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USPS still uses mules to deliver mail
In the Age of Teslas, USPS Still Uses Mules
Did you know that USPS still uses mules? Six days a week, mules haul mail and packages to residents of Supai, Arizona at the bottom of the Grand Canyon!
USPS unveils Year of the Boar stamp
USPS Unveils Year of the Boar Forever Stamp
Each year to celebrate the Lunar New Year, USPS unveils a new forever stamp. 2018's Lunar New Year Stamp was the Dog, and 2019's colorful stamp is the Boar.
USPS market share keeps increasing
USPS Market Share Increases Over Competitors
According to the Postal Regulatory commission, USPS market share has steadily increased over competitors since 2007, no doubt due to the eCommerce boom.
government shutdown
Does the Government Shutdown Affect USPS?
As the longest government shutdown in United States history continues to roll on with no clear end in sight, the US Postal Service will remain operational.
USPS had the highest percentage of on-time deliveries this holiday season
USPS Leads On-Time Deliveries for 2018 Holiday Season
The 2018 holiday season was a stellar time for all the major shipping carriers, while USPS led the pack at staggering 98.8% rate of on-time deliveries.
UPS and FedEx stock prices continue to fall
UPS and FedEx Stock Prices Continue to Slide Along with Broader Market
UPS and FedEx stock prices keep falling, as the two private shipping carriers were amongst some of the worst performers in the broader stock market in 2018.
2018 holiday season sees huge boost in retail revenue
2018 Holiday Season Sees Huge Boost in Retail Revenue
The 2018 holiday season has brought the biggest surge of retail revenue in 6 years, with a huge portion coming from online stores.
USPS First Class Package is now zone based
Why USPS Changing First Class Package to Zone-Based Makes Sense
On January 27th, 2019, USPS First Class Package will change to zone-based pricing instead of flat rates like in the past.
Farm Bill legalizes hemp and CBD
How the Farm Bill Can Potentially Legalize Shipping Hemp and CBD
Learn how the recently-passed $867 billion Farm Bill could affect your ability to ship hemp and CBD products.
USPS to raise postage prices
USPS to Raise Postage Prices in 2019
USPS will raise postage prices for all of their mailing and shipping services, taking effect on January 27th, 2019.