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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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American Shipper

Postal Service moves half of long-distance mail by air just to satisfy UPS contract

The Postal Service is moving more mail by air to compensate for lower parcel volumes and avoid premiums for missing UPS volume guarantees when the stated policy is to rely more on surface transportation, according to a new audit.

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American Shipper

DHL Group raises earnings forecast after pre-tax income jumps 29%

DHL has raised 2026 guidance behind strong logistics demand and second-quarter results.

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E-commerce & Fulfillment

EU crackdown on small parcel imports kicks in

Cheap parcels entering the European Union are subject to a 3 euro customs fee as of July 1, forcing retailers to overhaul internal systems to ensure compliance and raising questions about whether shoppers will be put off by higher fees passed through to them.

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E-commerce & Fulfillment

Australia Post named delivery partner for Vinted’s Australia launch

E-commerce platform Vinted is entering the Australian market and has signed Australia Post to support all parcel shipments.

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PostalMag

Postal Service buys time before cash runs out, seeks federal subsidy

The U.S. Postal Service is borrowing employee retirement funds to maintain cash flow, but will run out of money in five years or more unless Congress passes structural reforms, the Postmaster General warned on Wednesday.

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USPS Employee Resources

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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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January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. birthday (Mon)
February 17 – President’s Day (Mon)
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December 25 – Christmas Day (Thu)

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