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Introducing USPS Ground Advantage™
USPS is launching a new service, USPS Ground Advantage™, designed to streamline ground shipping for businesses of all sizes.
Making connections is what the USPS does best. Without a doubt, the USPS is a pivotal part of the United States economy. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USPS has grown tenfold by serving the community. The United States Postal Service ships to more American addresses than any of its competitors at over 157 million, and has been shipping for 240 years. Despite its name, the USPS is a self-funded entity and does not receive tax revenues to support its operations. It’s completely funded by the sales of postal products and services.
As of 2019, the USPS ranked 44th in the Fortune 500 and is a $71 billion business. That same year, the USPS delivered 143 billion pieces of mail to 160 million different addresses. The three major forms of business of the USPS are First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail, and Packages. In 2019, First-Class Mail produced a revenue of $24.4 billion in revenue. In more recent years, the USPS has continued to prove essential for shippers seeking to meet consumers' growing e-commerce shipping expectations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online merchants can access efficient, reliable shipping at a reasonable cost.
With the numerous important services that the USPS offers, let's explore how they can benefit your business:
Service Options
The USPS is a pivotal part of the U.S. economy and a small parcel logistics company. The USPS helps high-volume shippers, such as e-commerce businesses, ship cheaper and faster to meet consumer demand. The USPS offers negotiated rates based on shipping zones and volume of shipments per year or month. When it comes to USPS service options, online sellers have a wide range of options to choose from. Regardless of the delivery method you select, the USPS provides delivery six days a week for no additional charge, unlike other carriers who charge an additional fee for Saturday delivery.
Last Mile
The USPS is the king of Last Mile Logistics. The USPS serves more than 46 million rural addresses and for much of the rural United States, the USPS is their only shipping option. Last-mile delivery is by far the most expensive part of the fulfillment chain, costing an average of $10.1 per package delivered. Companies such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL pay the USPS to take packages the last mile, especially when the address is rural. At the end of the day, companies and residents rely on the USPS services. Long story long, the USPS is a pivotal part of the US economy and small parcel logistics company. The USPS helps high volume shippers, such as e-commerce businesses ship cheaper and faster to meet consumer demand. The USPS offers negotiated rates based on shipping zones and volume of shipments per year or month.
Cost Advantages
Shipping small parcels via the USPS can often be the most cost-effective option. Using USPS Priority Mail, most domestic packages arrive within two business days without any hidden fees or surcharges, and tracking is always included. Additionally, the USPS offers a variety of free shipping supplies as well as free package pickup. Whether at your home or workplace, USPS will pick up your packages for free. Moreover, if you use DesktopShipper to purchase and print your labels, you can schedule a free USPS pick up directly from our UI.
Improving USPS Shipping Through The Use of DesktopShipper and Pitney Bowes
DesktopShipper serves as the vital link connecting e-commerce retailers, warehouses, 3PLs, and carriers. Many savvy sellers leverage shipping software to streamline their USPS shipping operations while accessing attractive discounts through USPS shipping discount programs. Our platform goes beyond by offering an unparalleled array of carrier integration options, coupled with automated carrier selection based on predefined business criteria such as cost, capacity, performance, and reliability. Establishing strategic partnerships is crucial to automating this process and refining business rules. Thanks to collaborations with industry leaders like Pitney Bowes, DesktopShipper secures the most competitive USPS rates, empowering online retailers to significantly reduce shipping expenses. Pitney Bowes' expertise in delivering services that foster business growth is exemplified through features like Guaranteed Delivery and Consumer Connect, enabling retailers of all sizes to optimize their shipping operations effectively.
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