USPS Ground Advantage Gets Another Contract Boost Notice
Published Date: 2/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list. This change affects businesses using these services and could mean new pricing or options starting soon. The official notice was filed on February 6, 2025, so keep an eye out for updates that might save you money or speed up your shipments!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New USPS Negotiated Shipping Contract
If you run a business that ships with the U.S. Postal Service, the USPS filed a request on February 6, 2025 to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 615 to its Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List. The required notice date is February 19, 2025 and documents are available at the Postal Regulatory Commission dockets MC2025-1174 and K2025-1174.
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Previous: 2025-02783, Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its list of special contracts. This change affects businesses using these services and aims to offer competitive pricing starting soon after February 19, 2025. It’s a smart move to keep shipping affordable and flexible for customers who ship a lot.
Next: 2025-02785, Product Change-Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list starting February 19, 2025. This change affects businesses and customers who use these services by offering new negotiated rates and options. It’s a smart move to keep shipping competitive and possibly save money for those who ship a lot.