Postal carrier Marc Jacques delivers the mail in a neighborhood on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday said it is seeking to impose a temporary 8% fuel surcharge for package and express mail deliveries to deal with rising transportation costs, which include higher oil prices as a result of the Iran war.If approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, the surcharge would take effect April 26 and remain in place until Jan. 17, 2027, the Postal Service said in a notice on its ...

Amazon passed the U.S. Postal Service as the largest domestic parcel carrier in 2025, anchoring a broader market shift away from traditional couriers, as it in-sourced a large amount of last-mile delivery work previously handled by UPS, according to data published Monday by ShipMatrix Inc. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) handled 6.7 billion parcels last year, up 9.8% year over year, compared to an 8.3% decline for the U.S. Postal Service to 6.6 billion pieces. UPS (NYSE: UPS) also experienced an 8.3% volume decline ...

Parcel revenue was essentially flat on a volume decrease of 243 million pieces, or 12.1%. Strong demand for USPS Ground Advantage, the organization’s economy product with two-to-five day service standards, and price increase for package services (catalogs and other large printed media) helped offset revenue decreases in Priority Mail and Parcel Select services resulting from increased last-mile competition for e-commerce delivery, in-sourcing from major customers like Amazon, and the trend away from expedit ...

This story was originally published on Supply Chain Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Supply Chain Dive newsletter. The U.S. Postal Service's last-mile facilities are open for business — at the right price. The agency is enabling shippers to reserve capacity at thousands of locations nationwide via an online bidding process, part of Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner's efforts to better monetize the USPS network. Winning bidders will be able to inject volume into ...

Core Insights - The U.S. Postal Service has launched a bidding platform for last-mile delivery services, aiming to increase revenue under the leadership of new Postmaster General David Steiner [1][2] Group 1: Business Strategy - The new bidding platform allows e-commerce shippers of all sizes to access last-mile delivery services, which were previously limited to large customers [2] - The Postal Service is adapting its business strategies to meet the evolving needs of American commerce and consumers, particularly in response to trends in the shipping marketplace and post-pandemic conditions [3] Group 2: Financial Expectations - The Postal Service anticipates generating billions of dollars in revenue from last-mile deliveries, which would help mitigate a $2.8 billion operating loss from the previous fiscal year [4] - The new process enables shippers to reserve capacity at over 170 local processing units and 18,000 local post offices across the country [4] Group 3: Market Dynamics - Customers can propose combinations of volume, pricing, and tender times for same-day or next-day delivery, allowing for pricing that reflects supply and demand [5] - There is speculation that higher prices may lead Amazon to reduce its reliance on USPS for last-mile delivery services [5] - The Postal Service has seen increased interest from e-commerce businesses wanting to utilize its extensive delivery network, which is particularly valuable in less densely populated areas [6] Group 4: Contractual Agreements - The Postal Service plans to formalize accepted bids for its Parcel Select product through negotiated service agreements, which offer customized pricing based on volume and mail preparation requirements [7]