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USPS Facility Changes Will Remain Halted Until 2025 Following recent scrutiny from Congress over mail & parcel delays across the country, Postmaster General DeJoy has halted USPS facility changes until 2025. Read More >
 
USPS Facility Changes Will Remain Halted Until 2025 Following recent scrutiny from Congress over mail & parcel delays across the country, Postmaster General DeJoy has halted USPS facility changes until 2025. Read More >
 
UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Newman to Step Down in June After UPS CFO Brian Newman announced that he will step down on June 1 due to health concerns, UPS said it will evaluate internal and external candidates to fill the role. Read More >
 
Amazon Prime Delivery Speeds Hit New Records While USPS Delays Mount Amazon Prime delivery speeds hit new records in the first three months of 2024, with over 2 billion items delivered to Prime members on either the same day or the day after an order was placed. Read More >
 
California Woman Pleads Guilty to $150 Million Postal Fraud Scheme A Southern California woman pleaded guilty to a postal fraud scheme that caused USPS over $150M in losses through counterfeit shipping labels. Read More >
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Featured Guides

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International Shipping for Beginners: The Basics
Need to send something to a different country? Check out these basics of international shipping with USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, and learn more about sending packages overseas!
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Choosing the Best Shipping Software
Shipping software is the best way to buy discounted USPS postage. Learn about some different shipping software options and which ones we recommend!
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How to Buy Postage Online
Buying postage online can save you time and money! Who wouldn't want that? Learn how to buy postage online and how to save the most money doing it.
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Recent Shipping Guides

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The Cheapest Way to Ship an Umbrella
UPS Ground Saver is often the cheapest way to ship an umbrella, though packages containing longer umbrellas may incur surcharges. Read more about sending umbrellas and how to access Ground Saver rates!
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Does USPS Deliver on Memorial Day?
Since Memorial Day is one of 10 federal holidays in the United States, USPS does not deliver any mail or packages on that day, and Post Offices are closed.
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Does USPS Own Planes?
Unlike other carriers, USPS does not own a fleet of planes and instead relies on domestic cargo flights to transport mail and packages across the country.
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How to Ship Furniture
Learn how to ship furniture items by creating custom cardboard packaging that fits your specific pieces, which service to choose, and how to save the most money on labels.
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How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
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How to Use Shipping Software to Buy Postage
Join Rockwell Sands as he gets different quotes for a package and uses the shipping software of his choice to buy the label at the cheapest price possible.
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Shipping 101: How to Ship Like a Pro
Rockwell Sands, Editor in Chief of Shipping School, gives a "How to Ship Like a Pro" presentation for beginning shippers navigating the eCommerce landscape.

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5 recent shipping questions…

Does USPS Deliver on Memorial Day?
Since Memorial Day is one of 10 federal holidays in the United States, USPS does not deliver any mail or packages on that day, and Post Offices are closed. Read More >
Does USPS Own Planes?
Unlike other carriers, USPS does not own a fleet of planes and instead relies on domestic cargo flights to transport mail and packages across the country. Read More >
Can I Use a Shipping Label Twice?
No matter which carrier you ship with, you cannot use a shipping label a second time once it has been scanned into your carrier's network. Read More >
Can I Ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico?
Ground Advantage shipments don't only travel to the 50 U.S. states; shippers can also ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico, military addresses, and other U.S. territories. Read More >
What is Bound Printed Matter?
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) is a specially-discounted mailing service for sending items such as phonebooks and catalogs, and it requires a special permit from USPS to access. Read more about BPM and how to access it! Read More >
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