Postal Service Adds Yet Another International Shipping Contract
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new contract for Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and Commercial ePacket to its competitive product list. This change affects businesses and customers using these international shipping services and aims to improve options and pricing. The update was filed on May 15, 2025, and officially announced on May 22, 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New International Shipping Contract Added
If you ship internationally or buy international shipping, the Postal Service filed on May 15, 2025 to add a new negotiated contract (Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & Commercial ePacket Contract 6) to the Competitive Product List; the notice was published May 22, 2025. The change affects businesses and customers using these international shipping services and is intended to improve options and pricing for those users.
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