US EditionPostal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
USPS will let shippers bid for access to over 18,000 delivery distribution units nationwide to enable same- or next-day last-mile deliveries, aiming to boost revenue and efficiency.
- The U.S. Postal Service will open up its valuable last mile delivery network to more shippers, allowing them to bid for access to its 18,000 delivery destination units nationwide.
- Shippers can propose a combination of volume, pricing and tender times at each location, with USPS providing same-day or next-day delivery.
- The Postal Service aims to increase revenue and offer a competitive last-mile delivery service by leveraging its existing delivery operations that visit every U.S. address six days a week.
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Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS.
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U.S. Postal Service Announces Bid Solicitation for Access to Last-Mile Delivery Network
/PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service today announced that it will open up entry to its valuable last mile delivery network. Shippers large and small will be...
USPS moves to open last-mile network to retailers in 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service plans to open its last-mile delivery network to retailers, carriers, and other shippers through a competitive bidding process starting in early 2026, a move that coincides with negotiations over its expiring delivery contract with Amazon.USPS announced it will start accepting bids in late January or early February for access to over 18,000 delivery destinations nationwide. The program aims to enable same-day …
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