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Amazon Delivery Companies band together to create a network of last mile delivery service providers
Amazon Delivery Companies Form the FRONTDoor Collective
Over 100 small Amazon delivery companies have joined up to rival major carriers, and claim they can deliver up to 1 million packages per day.
2021 temporary price increase for USPS services
USPS 2021 Temporary Price Increase Announced
USPS has announced a proposed 2021 temporary holiday price increase that, if approved, will go into effect between October 3rd-December 26th.
slowing down mail
Postal Service Moving Forward With Slowing Down Mail
As part of the 10-year "Delivering for America" plan, USPS is officially moving forward with slowing down mail delivery starting October 1st.
DHL orders fleet of all-electric planes
DHL Express Orders Fleet of Electric Airplanes
DHL Express has ordered twelve all-electric eCargo planes from Eviation, the world's first manufacturer of electric, carbon-neutral airplanes.
Mask Mandate lifted by USPS for fully vaccinated workers
USPS Lifts Mask Mandate for Fully Vaccinated Workers
USPS has lifted its mask mandate for fully vaccinated workers, and will not require any employee to provide proof of vaccination at any time.
USPS experimenting with same-day delivery in Texas
USPS Experimenting with Same-Day Delivery
The US Postal Service is experimenting with same-day delivery for local small businesses in Texas, through a trial called USPS Connect Local.
PRC tells USPS slower mail won't help finances
PRC tells USPS Slower Mail Won’t Help Finances
The Postal Regulatory Commission has stated that USPS slowing nearly 40% of First-Class Mail delivery won't result in much improved finances.
Reroute Packages
USPS No Longer Offering Option to Reroute Packages
USPS has discontinued their package reroute service on their intercept page, instead now only offering Return to Sender and Hold for Pickup.
Thoma Bravo to buy out Stamps.com
Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo to Buy Stamps.com
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo announced a deal to take Stamps.com private at $320 per share, a ~67% premium to the stock's previous price.
second 2021 price increase
Lawmakers Urge USPS to Postpone Second 2021 Price Increase
Lawmakers have urged USPS to push the second price increase to the end of 2021, advocating for small businesses that rely on low mail rates.
USPS to consider slowing down First Class Package
USPS to Consider Slowing Down First Class Package
To help boost on-time delivery to 95%, USPS has proposed slowing down the delivery standard for First Class Packages to 5 days from 3 days.
USPS will raise rates a second time
USPS Will Raise Rates a Second Time in 2021
Beginning on 8/29/2021, USPS will raise rates for the second time this year. Learn which services the second rate increase applies to today.