USPS Enters into New Agreements with Package Consolidator Companies

The Postal Service has been implementing a new strategic approach with respect to its contracts with package consolidator companies – ones that consolidate large volumes of packages for entry into various points of the USPS network. These contracts no longer reflect operational and financial realities in today’s market, the Postal network, or USPS’ refreshed product offerings. As a result, while the Postal Service has and will enter into new agreements with package consolidator companies consistent with its current business strategy, the Postal Service will no longer offer discounted rates through Negotiated Service Agreements (NSAs) for packages entered by consolidators at Post Office Delivery Units.

“As we engage in the process of modernizing our network, we are also changing our product and pricing strategies to ensure that they are aligned with our operating model and goals,” said Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. “As one part of this new approach, we have decided that it is appropriate to make changes to how we utilize NSAs in the provision of our Parcel Select product. In that regard, to more effectively utilize our network and realize enhanced economies, we no longer intend to provide discounted rates through NSAs that incent parties to aggregate mail volume from multiple shippers and to bring such volume directly to our delivery units.”
more at: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0911-usps-enters-into-new-agreements-with-package-consolidator-companies.htm

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