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2020 Holiday Shipping Season
2020 Holiday Season to See Record-Breaking Shipping Volume
As the 2020 holiday season approaches, all the major shipping carriers expect record-breaking volume they anticipated they wouldn't see until the year 2030.
USPS temporary price increase
USPS Temporary Price Increase Takes Effect
The USPS temporary price increase for commercial parcels has taken effect, and will run through December 27th. Learn how to best offset this price increase!
DeJoy will divest from XPO Logistics
Postmaster General DeJoy to Divest from XPO Logistics
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to divest from his sizable stake in his former company, XPO Logistics, in order to eliminate conflict of interest.
usps trucks catch fire
While USPS Trucks Catch Fire, Amazon Doubles Down on Electric Fleet
While USPS trucks keep catching fire, Amazon has unveiled new all-electric delivery vans by Rivian, and expects to have 100,000 units in its fleet by 2030.
Biden promises to save USPS
If Elected, Biden Promises to Save USPS
Former Vice President and Presidential candidate Joe Biden promises to save USPS with a cash infusion and an end to the Congressional pre-funding mandate.
Post Office locations may give Americans access to 5G
USPS May Help Give Every American Access to 5G
As mobile carriers race to build out 5G networks, Post Offices may be the perfect locations for tower infrastructure to grant every American access to 5G.
USPS delays cause eBay to move more shipment volume to UPS
USPS Delays Prompt eBay to Move More Shipments to UPS
Widespread USPS delays under Postmaster General DeJoy have prompted eBay, one of the Postal Service's largest customers, to move more package volume to UPS.
UK VAT
Prepare for the New UK VAT Fees
Beginning January 1, 2020, the UK will raise import taxes on international sellers. Read more about the new UK VAT structure and how you can prepare for it.
How do I vote by mail
How Do I Vote by Mail?
The 2020 Presidential election is only 50 days away at the time of publishing this post. Read about how you can request an absentee ballot to vote by mail!
DeJoy investigated
DeJoy Investigated for Allegedly Reimbursing Employees Who Donated to GOP Candidates
A House panel plans to investigate Postmaster General DeJoy for allegedly reimbursing employees who donated to GOP candidates while at New Breed Logistics.
USPS financial trouble
USPS Financial Trouble: What Caused It?
Low shipping rates aren't the reason for the USPS financial trouble. Read how pre-funding legislation crippled USPS ever since Congress enacted it in 2006.
Amazon delivery drones receive FAA certification
Amazon Delivery Drones Get “Air Carrier” Certificate from FAA
The FAA has granted Amazon's Prime Air delivery drone fleet "air carrier" status, making it the third company behind UPS and Wing to receive certification.