The World Wildlife Fund’s Farmers Post concept would connect farmers with consumers through the Postal Service’s delivery network.
The rate increases could generate needed revenue and profits, but they may narrow the price-service gap between the Postal Service and its rivals.
The agency’s revamp will likely include cost reductions, price increases and efforts to streamline what many consider a bloated organization.
The U.S. Postal Service is exploring the potential of bringing in commercial operators to handle outbound traffic.
The levy will apply to customers tendering 30,000 weekly parcels from Jan. 4 to Jan. 31.
The Postal Service’s Priority Mail Cubic may be the best value in parcel shipping, for those who qualify for it.
UPS cuts parcel-induction levies much deeper than FedEx, starting mid-January.
Experts warn of parcel backlog at U.S. entry points should CBP refuse entry to shipments.
Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.
A strange situation: Its competitors are also its customers and can plead with government officials to stop the USPS from taking actions it wants to implement
