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Postal operators struggle to break even despite parcel growth

Modest parcel revenue growth cannot mask the financial pressure facing global postal operators amid rising costs, declining letter volumes and competition from private couriers, according to a new industry report.

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Fraud

Woman in $150M counterfeit postage shipping scheme sentenced to prison

A federal court in California sentenced a woman to prison for using counterfeit postage to ship millions of parcels through the U.S. Postal Service.

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E-commerce & Fulfillment

Maersk to run $100M Boston fulfillment center for large retailer

Maersk will fulfill orders for the Northeast region for a large e-commerce seller from a new Boston facility.

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Last-Mile Delivery

DoorDash teams with Shopify on delivery for small retailers

DoorDash has synced its marketplace with the Shopify app to enable small retailers with stores to utilize its on-demand delivery network.

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American Shipper

Fuel surcharges push parcel shipping rates near record high

Fuel surcharges continue to be a major component in rising parcel shipping rates, especially as FedEx and UPS jigger with their tables to maintain revenue even if fuel prices go down.

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PostalMag

Price of Forever stamp reaches 82 cents

The U.S. Postal Service has raised the price of First-Class mail to help stabilize its finances.

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USPS Employee Resources

USPS

USPS Employee Service Line

1-877-477-3273  |  TDD/TYY: 1-866-260-7507
PostalEASE (1); Bidding (2); Unscheduled Leave (4); Shared Services (5)

USPS National Employee Emergency Hotline: 1-888-363-7462

(enter the first 3 digits of your work location’s ZIP Code for facility and reporting information)

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