USPS Ground Advantage Hits Contract 13 in Latest Notice
Published Date: 4/2/2025
Notice
Summary
The USPS is adding a new shipping deal called USPS Ground Advantage Contract 13 to its list of special service agreements. This change affects businesses using USPS for ground shipping and could mean new pricing or service options starting soon. The official notice was filed on March 28, 2025, and announced on April 2, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New USPS Ground Advantage Contract Filed
If you run a business that ships packages, the Postal Service filed a request on March 28, 2025 to add "USPS Ground Advantage Contract 13" to its Competitive Product List and gave required notice on April 2, 2025. This change affects businesses using USPS for ground shipping and could mean new pricing or service options under that negotiated agreement.
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