Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz for large First-Class Mail envelopes and parcels, the maximum weight is 13 oz.Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.20.Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.60.Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.44.

Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $0.99.Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.60.Standard Letter & Postcard Sizes See Insurance & Extra Services Letters One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards.Eligible for delivery confirmation services such as Certified Mail ®.Insurance for loss or damage up to $5,000 for merchandise only.Best priced service for items up to 13 oz.Small packages delivered in 2–5 business days.Under the new model, USPS will rely on trucks and central sortation centers, rather than air transport, to route parcels to the entire nation. Ultimately, the agency chose a model that would cut costs and increase the Postal Service's control over its supply chain, despite the strategy's effects on delivery times. USPS used a 'logistics industry optimization software, Blue Yonder Transportation Modeler' to look at various network scenarios and pick a strategy, according to a USPS spokesperson. 'Our surface network has proved more reliable, and our trucks currently have available space for additional packages.' When we transport mail and packages via air, we are subject to uncontrollable factors such as weather, delays, and space availability on charter flights,' according to a USPS fact sheet. Customers who need speedy delivery can still use Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail to ship domestically within 1 to 3 days, according to the agency.

USPS said continuing to offer a three-day delivery standard for FCPS would force it to rely on air transportation and incur higher costs. The Postal Service has also proposed changes to First-Class Mail, but the changes differ from parcel and reflect the different challenges in shipping standard letters versus small packages. 'It is expected that FCPS will maintain its competitiveness in lightweight, under one pound, shipping based on the product attributes of price, access, and service,' a USPS spokesperson said via email. Postal Regulatory Commission to deny the agency's proposed changes, Reuters reported.īut USPS maintains it can remain competitive in parcel delivery despite the changes to service. USPS is the main provider of mail delivery services nationwide, while the parcel delivery market is more competitive. And nearly half of states' attorney generals are urging the U.S. The surcharges will go in effect next month.Ĭritics say USPS should focus on improving mail service, not parcel delivery. UPS announced higher surcharges for several domestic shipments to ensure service runs smoothly amid increased demand. To handle high volume, FedEx is investing in technology updates and building out its fulfillment infrastructure to prepare for this year's peak season. The surge in volumes is affecting all parcel providers in the U.S.

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