USPS Issues Report to Congress
The Postal Service has released its annual Report to Congress, which includes a Comprehensive Statement of Operations for fiscal year (FY) 2023 as well as the FY 2024 Performance Plan. In an introduction to the report, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Chairman of the Board of Governors Roman Martinez discussed the intent of the March […]
USPS Announces Opening of Charlotte RPDC and Closing of Mid-Carolina P&DC
) The last day of operation for the Mid-Carolina P&DC (NASS: 281) located at 1820 W Pointe Drive Charlotte, NC 28214-9106 is Friday, December 29, 2023. Industry Alert
Opening of Charlotte RPDC – Effective Saturday, December 30, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023 is the first day of operation for the Charlotte RPDC (NASS: 280RP) located at 524 Scalybark Road, Gastonia, NC 28054-9994.
USPS Posts Updated and Republished Mail Direction Files and Labeling List 605
The December Mail Direction File with an effective date of January 1, 2024 was republished today. The republication of the files will allow Mailers to claim the NDC discounts for ZIP codes 832 and 834. The December Labeling List 605 with the effective date of January 1, 2024 was also republished today. The Labeling […]
USPS to Eliminate Parcel Select Lightweight
Effective January 21, 2024, Parcel Select Lightweight (PSLW) will be eliminated; all handling, attributes, and requirements will no longer exist or be available. Parcel Select (PS) will be enhanced to include pricing at 4, 8, and 12 ounces. Packages at the 15.999 ounces will be available as Negotiated Service Agreement (NSA) only. Shippers with questions […]
USPS Announces Scheduled Commercial System Release
On Sunday, January 7, 2024, the United States Postal Service has scheduled software updates for the following system:– PostalOne! System Release 59.0.0.0*– There will be a new Mail.dat client 59.0.0.0_PROD available after this release. New client 59.0.0.0_PROD will become mandatory client after January 7, 2024, release, and current Mail.dat client 58.0.0.0_PROD will no longer be […]
Postal Service Announces Five More P&Dcs To Be Consolidated
The Postal Service has informed the unions and management associations of its intent to conduct Mail Processing Facility Reviews (MPFR) at five more locations: • Buffalo, NY P&DC into Rochester, NY P&DC • South Charleston, WV P&DC into Pittsburgh, PA P&DC and Warrendale, PA P&DC • Eastern Maine (Hampden) ME P&DC into Scarborough, ME P&DC […]
USPS Reports $6.5 Billion Loss and Projects $6.3 Billion Loss in FY 2024
The Postal Service lost $6.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023 and is looking at another $6.3 billion loss in FY 2024. This compares to net income of $56 billion for the prior year and the projections in theDelivering for America (DFA) plan that FY 2023 would be a break-even year for the Postal Service. […]
Illinois Mail Disclosure Act
The state of Illinois passed a law to clamp down on deceptive advertisements mostly targeted at seniors. Mailings are designed to look like statements. It now requires that if you send a post card or letter including such material you have to have language saying this is not an actual statement. -Postal Policy Call Notes
January 2024 Market Dominant Price Change Filing Webinar
On Friday, October 6, 2023, the United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes to take effect January 21, 2024. Fiona Machado, Director, Pricing & Costing, will lead a webinar to provide an overview of the January Market Dominant Price Change filing on Tuesday, October 31 at 2:00 – […]