{"id":34681,"date":"2023-11-21T10:55:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:55:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=34681"},"modified":"2023-11-21T10:55:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:55:30","slug":"usps-strongly-positioned-ahead-of-holiday-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2023\/11\/21\/usps-strongly-positioned-ahead-of-holiday-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS Strongly Positioned Ahead of Holiday Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Modernized Delivery Network and Efficient New Facilities Key to Consumer Savings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 11\/20\/23 – As the holiday season approaches and online shopping activity intensifies, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is strongly positioned to handle the expected surge in package and mail deliveries in a superior and routine manner ahead of and following Black Friday and Cyber Monday.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur commitment is unwavering, and our preparation is thorough. We have been strategically planning early and leveraging significant investments in our people, infrastructure, delivery network, and technology,\u201d said Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy. \u201cThanks to the Delivering for America plan, we will be the most affordable way to ship and mail holiday cheer this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

USPS is built for the holidays with affordable, reliable shipping services to help its customers send more joy this season. The ongoing transformation of the Postal Service includes efficient new facilities and a modernized delivery network to better serve its customers this holiday season, and year-round.<\/p>\n

To help customers experience seamless shipping and mailing during the holidays and beyond, USPS offers the following tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Send Early<\/strong>. Avoid the last-minute rush by sending items well before the recommended holiday shipping and mailing dates available online\u00a0here<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Use Online Tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Customers can use\u00a0Click-N-Ship<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to purchase shipping labels, order Priority Mail packaging, and schedule free carrier pick up directly from their home or office. The Postal Service also offers stamps, shipping supplies, collectibles, and unique items to customers online at\u00a0The Postal Store<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Stay Informed<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Sign up for\u00a0Informed Delivery<\/em><\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0a free service from USPS that shows customers preview images of incoming mail, plus status updates about incoming and outbound packages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Ship Safely<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices. More information on shipping hazardous materials is available online\u00a0here<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Stay Updated<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Utilize the Postal Service\u2019s convenient online USPS Holiday Newsroom at\u00a0usps.com\/holidaynews<\/em><\/a>\u00a0to find resources, tools, and expert advice to help make holiday shipping and mailing effortless.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            No Holiday Surcharges<\/strong><\/p>\n

            The Postal Service previously announced it will not levy any additional surcharges for customers this holiday season, offering increased predictability in pricing for customers. There will be no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery or for minimum volumes. USPS will continue to be the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.<\/p>\n

            Key Investments Ahead of the Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n

            In preparation for the 2023 peak holiday season, USPS made strategic investments under the Delivering for America plan, including:<\/p>\n