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USPS Plans To Move Connect Local From Experimental To Market Dominant Product In 2025 Paid Members Public
USPS files request with Postal Regulatory Commission to make Connect Local Mail delivery a permanent Market Dominant product offering in 2025.
eBay USPS Ground Advantage Glitch Shows No Discounts & Massively Inflated Rates Paid Members Public
eBay sellers report glitch in USPS Ground Advantage rates showing no negotiated discount or clearly wildly inaccurate estimates when listing.
USPS Plans To Discontinue Dual Labels For Private Shippers, Saying They No Longer Serve Postal Service Interests Paid Members Public
New USPS rule would discontinue use of dual shipping labels by private shippers, saying they "no longer serve the interests of the Postal Service."
USPS Seeks PRC Opinion On Operational Improvements & Service Standards Refinements Paid Members Public
USPS requests Postal Regulatory Commission opinion on operational & service standards refinements to improve mail processing & transportation.
USPS, FedEx & UPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines Paid Members Public
The holiday shopping season kicks into gear with USPS, FedEx, & UPS releasing shipping deadlines to ensure Christmas packages arrive on time.
USPS Announces No January Price Hike For Stamps & Other Market Dominant Products Paid Members Public
USPS says price of stamps & other Market Dominant products will not see usual January increase as PM DeJoy looks to blunt criticism of Delivering For America plan.
Etsy Sellers Confused By USPS Priority Flat Rate Variations Due To Zip Code Based Rate Hike Paid Members Public
Sellers confused by USPS Priority rate variations as Etsy failed to advise of zip code based changes to negotiated rates through the platform.
USPS Cuts Discounted Rates For Shipping Consolidators In Bid To Reduce Volume From UPS, DHL & More Paid Members Public
USPS announces it's ending discounts for shipping consolidators like UPS & DHL in effort to slow losses - will consumers pay the price?
USPS Announces Holiday 2024 Peak Season Rate Hike Starting October 6 Paid Members Public
USPS announces Holiday 2024 rate hike for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & Ground Advantage starting October 6th.
USPS Zip Code Rate Increase Mimics Rural Delivery Surcharge For Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Paid Members Public
USPS is increasing rates for Priority Mail & Ground Advantage in 17,000+ zip codes, prompting questions about rural surcharges & discrimination.
USPS Ends Support For FedEx Ground Economy Drop Offs July 14, 2024 Paid Members Public
USPS is ending support for drop offs of FedEx Ground Economy shipments, effective July 14, 2024.
USPS Negotiated Rate Changes For Priority & Ground Advantage July 1, 2024 Paid Members Public
Shipping provider Pirate Ship warns users of upcoming increases to USPS Priority & Ground Advantage rates set to take effect July 1, 2024.
USPS Regulator Approves July Rates, But Urges Governors To Exercise Business Judgement Paid Members Public
Postal Regulatory Commission approves July 2024 rates but urges Governors to exercise business judgement before increasing postage costs.
USPS July 2024 Rates - Parcel Select Increase; No Change For Ground Advantage, Priority & Express Paid Members Public
USPS Parcel Select rates will increase ~25% in July 2024, Ground Advantage, Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express rates will stay the same.
USPS Rate Increase On Market Dominant Products Like Media Mail For July 2024 Paid Members Public
USPS proposes rate changes for Market Dominant products July 14, 2024, raising the cost of some mailing services approximately 7.8% on average.
Atlanta-Area USPS Delays Worry Online Sellers - Will Marketplaces Step Up With Protections? Paid Members Public
USPS delays in and around the Atlanta area have caught congressional attention and online sellers are worried about impacts to their businesses.
eBay Will Finally Support USPS Cubic Rates With January 21 Postage Update Paid Members Public
UPDATE 1-21-24 eBay sellers are confused as cubic rates go into effect as many expected these rates would be a separate option they would have to select when purchasing shipping labels. Cubic ShippingThe late announcement regarding shipping indicated that : Great news! Cubic services are now available for USPS Ground Advantage
USPS Reports 5%+ Decline In On Time Delivery For Q4 2023, Calls Performance "Stable" Paid Members Public
USPS says delivery performance is stable despite only 85.4% of first class mail delivered on time October 1 - December 29.
