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USPS to End Discounts for Consolidators Including UPS, DHL

The U.S. Postal Service said Sept. 11 that it is ending discounts that shipping consolidators such as UPS and DHL use to get packages to the nation’s doorsteps.

September 11, 2024
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USPS Proposes Changes to Save $3 Billion a Year

The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks.

August 30, 2024
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UPS to Become the Primary Air Cargo Provider for USPS

UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service after FedEx said it wasn’t able to reach an agreement on mutually beneficial terms to extend its contract.

April 1, 2024
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USPS Adds Security Features to Many Mail Collection Boxes

Amid a nationwide security crackdown, the U.S. Postal Service has made changes to its collection boxes, adding electronic locking mechanisms that make it harder to access mail receptacles.

March 13, 2024
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USPS Installs EV Chargers in Atlanta, Will Expand Nationwide

This week, USPS unveiled its first set of EV charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center, the first of hundreds that will be installed at centers nationwide this year.

January 23, 2024
BusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Major Shippers Don’t Predict Issues Meeting Holiday Demand

Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS Inc. have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike.

November 21, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogisticsTCA

USPS Pressured to Provide Water for All Mail Carriers

WASHINGTON — Texas lawmakers prodded the U.S. Postal Service on Aug. 9 to provide bottled water to mail carriers in San Antonio, which workers say stopped last month despite extreme heat.

August 10, 2023
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Ship and Sip? Bill Would Let USPS Mail Alcohol

Wine- and brewing-industry officials are supporting the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that would allow alcohol to be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service.

June 12, 2023
GovernmentLogisticsTCA

The Pony Express Rides Again

This week, mail enthusiasts, horseback riders and onlookers are celebrating the Pony Express’ 163rd anniversary with a nearly 2,000-mile trek from Old Sacramento, Calif., to St. Joseph, Mo.

June 7, 2023
GovernmentLogisticsTCA

Get Ready to Pay More for a Stamp in July

The U.S. Postal Service is set to raise the cost of a first-class stamp from 63 cents to 66 cents, effective July 9.

April 12, 2023