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(8 articles)USPS Posts $2.5M Q3 Loss: What It Means for Last-Mile
The U.S. Postal Service's $2.5 million fiscal third quarter net loss signals ongoing financial strain in the critical last-mile delivery infrastructure that supply chain professionals depend on. While
USPS Warns Senate Zip Code Bill Would Cost $800M, Disrupt Deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service is mounting significant resistance to Senate Bill S. 4505, which would mandate unique zip codes for 83 communities currently experiencing split zip code boundaries. Postmaster
Counterfeit Stamp Ring Plea: $1.7M Fraud Highlights China Import Risks
A 48-year-old man pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with a $1.7 million counterfeit postage stamp scheme that exploited supply chain vulnerabilities to defraud the U.S. Postal Service.
USPS Diverts 50% of Mail to Air to Meet UPS Contract
The United States Postal Service has made a strategic operational shift, routing approximately 50% of its long-distance mail via air freight to fulfill contractual obligations with UPS. This departure
DHL Outsources Last-Mile Delivery to USPS in $10B Strategic Move
DHL has announced a major strategic outsourcing initiative, contracting the US Postal Service to handle last-mile parcel delivery operations under a $10 billion agreement. This represents a significan
USPS Boosts 2025 Peak Season with Upgrades, But Gaps Remain
The U.S. Postal Service implemented communication and processing improvements to handle 2025 peak season demand, achieving better operational performance than prior periods. However, the USPS Office o
USPS Proposes Limited Parcel Price Increases for 2024
The US Postal Service has announced a proposal for limited parcel price increases, marking a measured approach to rate adjustments in the competitive last-mile delivery market. Unlike broad-based rate
USPS Raises Parcel Prices 3-11% Starting July; Ground Advantage Hit
The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission to implement targeted price increases on domestic parcel services starting July 12, pending approval. These moves include