USPS Adds Fresh Priority Mail Deals to Contract Roster
Published Date: 1/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list. This change affects businesses using these services and could mean better rates or options starting early 2026. Keep an eye out if you ship with USPS—this update might save you money or speed up your deliveries!
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USPS Files New Negotiated Shipping Contract
The Postal Service filed on January 6, 2026 (notice date January 13, 2026) with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic Negotiated Service Agreement covering Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Products List (docket MC2026-147; K2026-147). If your business ships with USPS, this filing could lead to a new special contract for those services; related documents are available at www.prc.gov.
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