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Parcel shipping demand to increase 4% during holidays, ShipMatrix says

Parcel carriers are expected to have their best peak season this year since 2022, according to forecasting from ShipMatrix.

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PostalMag

European postal operators gear up for surge in holiday volume

Posten Bring in Norway and Deutsche Post in Germany are beefing up locker networks and taking other steps to ensure smooth delivery service for the holidays.

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Parcel Freight

U.S. Postal Service prepared for peak season surge

The U.S. Postal Service says it has the proper staffing levels and systems in place to keep packages moving for the holidays.

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PostalMag

Australia Post CEO to retire as financial challenges continue

CEO Paul Graham has spent five years working to reform Australia Post, but is leaving the job soon to someone else to complete.

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Parcel Freight

UPS automates 4 additional facilities ahead of peak shipping season

UPS has completed several facility upgrades, increasing their capacity and productivity heading into peak shipping season.

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Air Cargo

Australia Post expands freighter fleet ahead of holiday e-commerce rush

Qantas Freight and Australia Post are big proponents of the Airbus A321 converted freighter, which hasn’t gained widespread popularity.

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USPS Employee Service Line

1-877-477-3273  |  TDD/TYY: 1-866-260-7507
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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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