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Trump proposes savings package for USPS in President's budget
Trump Proposes Savings Package for USPS In President’s Budget
In the President's Budget, President Trump has proposed a savings package for USPS that includes pay cuts for employees and raising prices on most services.
Priority Mail Express International delivery guarantees temporarily suspended for China and Hong Kong
Guarantees for Priority Mail Express International to China, Hong Kong Temporarily Suspended
Due to widespread airline cancellations, USPS has temporarily suspended delivery guarantees for Priority Mail Express International to China and Hong Kong.
USPS Fairness Act Passed by US House of Representatives
House Passes the USPS Fairness Act
On February 5th, the House voted to pass the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal pre-funding legislation that has financially crippled USPS for 14 years.
Postal Reform Bill to be voted on by the House of Representatives will determine the future of USPS' financial health
House of Representatives to Vote on Postal Reform Bill
On February 5th, the House of Representatives will vote on a postal reform bill that would repeal legislation that has financially crippled USPS since 2007.
Thank a Mail Carrier Day
February 4th Is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day
Tuesday, February 4th marks National Thank a Mail Carrier Day in the United States. If you see your local mail carrier today, tell him or her "thank you!"
UPS increased shipments in Q4 are a direct result of Amazon
UPS Shipments Increased 9% in Q4 Thanks to Amazon
Since FedEx and Amazon went their own separate ways, UPS posted a 9% increase in shipments during 2019 Q4 as Amazon relied more on UPS for parcel delivery.
FedEx ground Sunday delivery service has begun
FedEx Sunday Ground Delivery Service Begins
In an effort to combat fallout from the recent split from Amazon, FedEx Sunday Ground delivery service was launched this past weekend on January 26, 2019.
Norway lifts VAT and customs fees for low-value goods
Norway Lifts VAT and Customs Fees for Low-Value Goods
Norway's government is lifting customs fees for low-value imports and imposing VAT taxes on online sellers with annual sales of 50000+ Kroner to Norwegians.
UPS launches eCommerce plug-ins for Magento, Woocommerce, PrestaShop, and OpenCart
UPS Launches Free Plug-Ins to eCommerce Platforms
In an effort to gain more market share in the eCommerce shipping world, UPS has launched free plug-ins for Woocommerce, Magento, OpenCart, and PrestaShop.
USPS releases five year turnaround plan
USPS Releases Five-Year Turnaround Plan
After months of deliberation, USPS has released its five-year turnaround plan to place the organization on healthier financial ground and avoid insolvency.
Brazil experiences delays on inbound mail and parcels due to significant volume increases
Brazil Experiences Delays on Inbound Mail and Parcels
Brazil is experiencing long delays on inbound mail and parcels due to significant increases in import volume, and hopes to resolve this by late February.
Baghdad airport
US Mail Temporarily Suspended at Baghdad Airport
Due to recent strife, USPS will temporarily suspend mail acceptance for mail and parcels passing through the Baghdad Airport starting on Monday, January 13.