USPS Drops New Global Shipping Deal: Whoop-de-doo for Priority Mail Fans
Published Date: 3/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new international shipping deal for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and First-Class Package International services. This change affects customers who send packages overseas and aims to offer competitive pricing and options. The update was officially filed on February 21, 2025, and announced on March 5, 2025, so keep an eye out for new shipping choices soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New international shipping deal (Contract 57)
If you send packages overseas, the Postal Service filed a request on February 21, 2025 to add a new negotiated shipping agreement (Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service Contract 57) to the Competitive Product List; the notice was published March 5, 2025. The change is intended to offer competitive pricing and new options for customers who ship internationally.
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