WASHINGTON — Commercial shippers seeking an economical solution for delivery of small packages now have a new service available from the U.S. Postal Service. Introduced April 17, Parcel Select Regional Ground offers competitive pricing for high-volume business-to-consumer shippers. With an attractive value proposition for delivery of small packages within short-range destinations, Parcel Select Regional Ground can provide big savings for qualified commercial shippers.
“This new service is designed as a solution for e-commerce merchants looking to boost sales by offering free or discounted shipping charges for online purchases,” said Gary Reblin, vice president, Domestic Products. “It has tremendous appeal for commercial shippers requiring a cost-effective ground service for delivery of packages over shorter distances.”
Shippers choosing Parcel Select Regional Ground must have a customer commitment agreement with the Postal Service and meet annual volume commitments of 10,000 mailpieces. Mailpieces must weigh 5 pounds or less and measure 0.35 cubic foot or less. Packages must be machinable and use an Intelligent Mail package barcode or Confirmation Services barcode.
Delivery Confirmation service is included at no additional cost. Insurance, Signature Confirmation and Hold For Pickup services also are available.
Pricing is based on entry at designated Postal Service Sectional Center Facilities or Network Distribution Centers. Parcel Select Regional Ground is available for commercial customers who use electronic manifesting and pay postage through permit imprint.
Additional details and pricing for Parcel Select Regional Ground are available at usps.com/parcelselectregionalground. Commercial customers also can contact their Postal Service account manager or the Office of Commercial Pricing at commercialpricing@usps.gov.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
“This new service is designed as a solution for e-commerce merchants looking to boost sales by offering free or discounted shipping charges for online purchases,” said Gary Reblin, vice president, Domestic Products. “It has tremendous appeal for commercial shippers requiring a cost-effective ground service for delivery of packages over shorter distances.”
Shippers choosing Parcel Select Regional Ground must have a customer commitment agreement with the Postal Service and meet annual volume commitments of 10,000 mailpieces. Mailpieces must weigh 5 pounds or less and measure 0.35 cubic foot or less. Packages must be machinable and use an Intelligent Mail package barcode or Confirmation Services barcode.
Delivery Confirmation service is included at no additional cost. Insurance, Signature Confirmation and Hold For Pickup services also are available.
Pricing is based on entry at designated Postal Service Sectional Center Facilities or Network Distribution Centers. Parcel Select Regional Ground is available for commercial customers who use electronic manifesting and pay postage through permit imprint.
Additional details and pricing for Parcel Select Regional Ground are available at usps.com/parcelselectregionalground. Commercial customers also can contact their Postal Service account manager or the Office of Commercial Pricing at commercialpricing@usps.gov.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
