US EditionUSPS Expands Last-Mile Service Bidding Amid Amazon Contract Risks
USPS plans to accept bids from multiple shippers for last-mile delivery to reduce $9 billion annual losses but risks Amazon reducing its contract, which brings $6 billion yearly.
- The U.S. Postal Service's plan to open distribution centers to other shipping companies could risk losing its partnership with Amazon, its biggest customer, which provides about $6 billion annually.
- USPS will accept bids from other shippers starting in early 2026, which may alienate Amazon during a crucial period for stable income for the agency.
- Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner stated that the initiative is a way to provide value to shippers seeking reliable delivery.
- An Amazon spokesman indicated that the uncertainty might lead the company to reduce its reliance on USPS, stating that it is evaluating all its options.
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