Revolutionary changes are taking place in the preparation, rate calculation and mailing and shipping processes of todays mail and parcels, much of it being driven by the USPS in an effort to identify ways... View More
Most shippers are aware that the United States government has recently passed a law, The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which allows the United States Postal Service (USPS) the flexibility... View More
The rules for Move Update are changing effective November 23, 2008, and the USPS is re-engaging its efforts to enforce Move Update Compliance. In the past, the USPSs efforts to evaluate a mailers compliance... View More
Welcome to the special spring issue of PARCEL. This, the U.S. Postal Service sponsored issue, is dedicated to the products and services of the Postal Service and its business partners. Our sponsored issues... View More
Recycling has become an increasingly important issue in todays environmentally conscious society. Environmental risks from outdated and improperly discarded electronics, fluorescent light bulbs and... View More
The U.S. Postal Service continues to provide reliable universal services at affordable prices. For many companies, the Postal Service is often the least costly method of shipping, both domestically and... View More
I love my job, shares Postmaster General John E. Potter. And how could he not? Hes at the head of the United States Postal Service during a time of innovative changes, exciting new laws and ground-breaking... View More
Green, in fact, may be the color of money, but the green that is making headlines concerns the environment. Whether you are a tree hugger or a hard-nosed operations manager, you have to acknowledge that... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission today established Docket No. PI2008-3 and invited public comment on universal postal service and the postal monopoly in the United States. The Postal Accountability and... View More
OTTAWA-- Canada Post Corporation and FedEx Express Canada have combined forces in the development of Priority Worldwide, a new international express service that will be sold in Canada through Canada Posts... View More
WASHINGTON, DC The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service will meet in Washington, DC, at Postal Service Headquarters, 475 LEnfant Plaza, SW, on May 6-7, 2008. The public is welcome to observe the... View More
An advance copy of the Federal Register notice proposing the use of Intelligent Mail barcodes on automation mailings of letters and flats is now available on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. This... View More
Global import and export merchandise trade is valued at nearly $12 trillion according to the World Trade Organization, some 75 times larger than in the mid-1960s*. Yet despite this huge growth, most companies... View More
Certain dates each year prompt calls to action. January 1 calls for New Years resolutions, such as eating less junk food and visiting the gym more often. Memorial Day kicks off the family vacation... View More
The Postal Regulatory Commission launched its new website on Monday, April 7, 2008. The enhanced site will provide seamless access to Commission information and will be easier for users to navigate with... View More
ATLANTA, April 8, 2008 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it had lowered its first quarter earnings expectations to $0.86 or $0.87 per diluted share from a previously anticipated range of $0.94-to-0.98.... View More
New Mailing Standards for International Shipping Services On usps.com/prices we posted an advance copy of the Federal Register notice supporting the May 12 mailing standards changes for international... View More
With supply chains becoming ever tighter and order sizes becoming smaller, more companies are turning to parcel shipping in an effort to meet their customers' expectations at a price point they can afford.... View More
This white paper highlights the common misconceptions regarding import compliance and the resulting risk exposures for businesses engaging in cross border trade. Overview To improve the speed... View More
Youve been considering an online solution to your global supply chain management needs. But how do you know what kind of solutions will work for you? What do you need to do in order to prepare your company... View More
