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USPS cracks down on letter carrier robberies
USPIS Cracks Down on Letter Carrier Robberies, Other Postal Crimes
USPS & USPIS announced they are cracking down on crimes against USPS employees, such as letter carrier robberies, which have led to an increasing number of arrests compared to last year.
UPS return to office mandate takes effect
UPS Return to Office Mandate for Corporate Workers Takes Effect
Corporate workers at UPS returned to the office the week of March 4th, 2024, as the company's policy of working five days per week in person took effect.
USPS aims to reduce emissions significantly by 2030
USPS Aims to Reduce Emissions Significantly by 2030
USPS announced new initiatives to significantly reduce its emissions by 2030 through cost-cutting measures as part of the agency's 10-year "Delivering for America" plan.
UPS begins Saturday Residential Delivery in Canada
UPS Standard Now Offers Saturday Residential Delivery in Canada
UPS now offers Saturday residential delivery in Canada for UPS Standard, which features ground delivery to customers in most Canadian cities. Read more about Saturday residential delivery for UPS Standard service!
UPS layoffs
UPS Layoffs Hit 12,000 Employees in Global Workforce
UPS announced layoffs that will affect 12,000 employees in its global workforce following a yearly revenue decline of 9.3% compared to 2022.
USPS stamp price increase takes effect
USPS Stamp Price Increase Takes Effect
As of January 21, 2024, the price increase for USPS stamps has officially taken effect. One Forever stamp now costs $0.68, up 2 cents from the previous price of $0.66.
FedEx is Launching a New eCommerce Platform
FedEx is Launching a New eCommerce Platform Called FDX
FedEx announced that it is launching a new eCommerce platform called fdx, making it the first U.S. shipping carrier to offer a full suite of commerce solutions for online businesses of all sizes.
eBay cyberstalking case leads to a $3 million fine
eBay Cyberstalking Case Yields $3M Fine
eBay will pay a $3 million fine after a Massachusetts couple operating an eCommerce blog became the target of harassment and cyberstalking starting in 2019.
USPS package volume
USPS Package Volume in Q1 2024 Rises 7% Year-Over-Year
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS package volume during the Q1 2024 rose by about 7% year-over-year, which he attributed to the rollout of Ground Advantage service in July 2023.
UPS ends remote work for corporate employees
UPS is Ending Remote Work for Corporate Employees
UPS is ending remote work for its corporate employees, mandating that workers return to the office on UPS campuses five days per week starting on March 4th, 2024.
Amazon cargo pilots vote to authorize a strike
Amazon Cargo Pilots Vote to Authorize a Strike
Pilots for a cargo airline that transports Amazon packages from its fulfillment centers to airports in the U.S. voted to authorize a strike, threatening to disrupt the eCommerce giant's logistics network in 2024.
Amazon deliveries overtake UPS
Amazon Deliveries Overtake UPS & FedEx in the United States
A Wall Street Journal report shows that Amazon deliveries in the U.S. have overtaken both UPS & FedEx, with the company estimating 5.9B deliveries by the end of 2023.