USPS predicts 20% hike in festive package volumes
The US Postal Service is predicting a 20% increase in festive season package volumes this year, planning to deliver around 365m parcels in the run-up to Christmas.
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Delivery suspensions and delays in US, following Hurricane Sandy
The US East Coast is experiencing delivery service suspensions, disruptions and delays following last night’s arrival of Hurricane Sandy.
Read MoreWarnings of delays as US East Coast awaits “Frankenstorm”
The United States is once again battening down the hatches in expectation that a major hurricane will hit the East Coast, with mail and express delivery companies warning of delays to shipments.
Read MorePostal Digest – News from La Poste, Norway Post, Itella and USPS
Some more of the latest news from around the global postal sector, including a digital mail trial in Finland and a pledge by La Poste to help migrants access postal services.
Read MoreUS direct mail giant urges rethink on Standard Mail pricing
One of the US Postal Service’s major customers has called on regulators to block proposed price increases for Standard Mail next year, as it would mean direct mail customers continuing to subsidise the mailing of catalogues.
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