Blog: Shipping
All the USPS Business Mail Classes Explained
The U.S. Postal Service assigns mail into different services, called “classes.”
Each USPS mail class has its own features, service levels, postage prices and presort requirements. There are big benefits to understanding the mail classes, including service options, postal optimization,...
USPS Ground Advantage™: Simplified Shipping, Tracking, and Protection
On July 9th, the U.S. Postal Service introduced a new shipping service called USPS Ground Advantage™. This service consolidates and replaces USPS Retail Ground®, Parcel Select Ground®, and First-Class Package® services, thereby enhancing an array of USPS offerings for domestic shipping. In the...
USPS to Replace First-Class Package Service with USPS Ground Advantage
July 10, 2023 update: USPS Ground Advantage™ is now in effect.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced its plans to replace its existing First-Class Package Service category with a new offering called USPS Ground Advantage. This move comes as part of the USPS's ongoing...
Earth Day 2023: 5 Environmentally Friendly Solutions to Help Businesses Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle
Happy Earth Day!
5 Eco-Friendly Solutions That Are Good for the Earth and Good for Business
Earth Day is on April 22, 2023 and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” The topic was chosen specifically to get businesses, governments and citizens around the world to invest in our...
Understanding USPS Marketing Mail®: A Guide to Direct Mail Services
In today's digital age, it is easy to overlook traditional marketing channels such as mail. However, direct mail or marketing mail remain effective tools for reaching customers and promoting your business.
Marketing mail, also known as bulk mail, is a type of mail used for advertising and...
USPS Media Mail: The Affordable Shipping Solution for Your Media Needs
As someone who frequently ships media items, you know the importance of finding a reliable and cost-effective shipping solution. In this article, we explain what USPS Media Mail is and how it can benefit you, as well as provide tips for utilizing this service to its fullest...
New USPS®, Canada Post and Parcel Carrier Rates for 2023 Resources
Did you miss the recent Parcel Carrier Rate Change Webinar? Or maybe you’d like to review the information again?
You can now access the recording by watching it On-Demand. Our top mailing experts explain which rates and fees are changing, share insights, tips, and strategies for easing the...
2023 UPS Rate Increase
Mailing and shipping rate change season is here! UPS® announced their 2023 annual rate increase.
Effective December 27, 2022, these services will increase by an average of 6.9%:
- UPS SurePost
- Retail Rates
- UPS® Ground
- UPS Air
- International services
Additionally, also effective...
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