Shipping News

UPS ships less packages
UPS Ships Less Packages, Makes More Money
By shipping less packages, raising prices, and courting customers who generate more revenue, UPS has become more profitable than ever before.
UPS service commitments for Next Day Air change
UPS Service Commitments: Next Day Air Delivery Timeframe Gets Pushed Back
UPS Next Day Air now has a different service commitment for residential delivery, pushing back to 12pm delivery from 10:30am in some areas.
Amazon is hiring 150,000 seasonal employees
Amazon is Hiring 150,000 Seasonal Employees in the United States
In order to meet anticipated package volume for the 2021 holiday season, Amazon is hiring 150,000 seasonal employees in the United States.
Mail Carrier Costume
USPS Unveils Mail Carrier Costume for Children
Although it is illegal for civilians to dress as letter carriers, USPS has created an officially licensed mail carrier costume for children.
postal banking services from USPS
USPS Launches Postal Banking Services
USPS has rolled out a Postal Banking pilot program in select markets to experiment with offering financial services such as paycheck cashing.
Shipping rate increases
Shipping Rate Increases Put Stress on Online Shoppers
As rates for major shipping carriers such as UPS and FedEx continue to increase, these rising costs ultimately fall to the online consumers.
UPS peak surcharges
UPS Peak Surcharges Announced
UPS has announced peak surcharges from October 3rd, 2021 to January 22nd, 2022, though customers who use shipping software may not see them.
Australia blocks more international parcels
Australia Blocks More International Parcels
As Australia blocks all USPS parcels, shippers should consider temporarily using another private carrier other than USPS, like UPS or FedEx.
USPS ranks as America's Best Employer in annual Forbes survey
Forbes Ranks USPS America’s Best Employer by State
In its annual "America's Best Employers by State" Forbes survey, USPS ranked as the most recommended employer, coming at the top in 32 states.
Amazon is shipping outside cargo
Amazon is Shipping Outside Cargo to Compete with Major Carriers
Amazon is now not only transporting 72% of its products in its own global transportation network, but is also shipping outside cargo for USPS.
shipments going to Australia
Impacts on Shipments Going to Australia
Australia has blocked First Class Package International and Priority Mail International shipments due to COVID-19 limitations on flights.
Forever Stamp Price has increased
Forever Stamp Prices Have Increased
As of August 29, 2021, the price of USPS forever stamps has officially increased from 55 cents for mailing a one-ounce letter to 58 cents.