The Postal Service implemented temporary holiday shipping price changes for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select. (USPS)
If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.
By the numbers:
The price hikes affect Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel Select and will remain in effect through Sunday, Jan. 18.
The temporary price increases range from 90 cents to $16 depending on the package service and delivery zone.
Prices for shipping are based on zones determined by how far the delivery destination is:
- Zone 1: Destinations within 50 miles (outside the PO).
- Zone 2: Destinations within 51–150-mile radius.
- Zone 3: Destinations within 151–300-mile radius.
- Zone 4: Destinations within 301–600-mile radius.
- Zone 5: Destinations within 601–1000-mile radius.
- Zone 6: Destinations within 1001-1400 mile radius.
- Zone 7: Destinations within 1401–1800 mile radius.
- Zone 8: Destinations within an 1801 mile radius or further.
- Zone 9: Destinations within freely associated states.
A complete list of the temporary price increases can be found on the USPS website.
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What they’re saying:
The Postal Service says the increase is part of their 10-year strategic plan and will “support the creation of a revitalized organization capable of achieving its public service mission — providing a nationwide, integrated network for the delivery of mail and packages at least six days a week — in a cost-effective and financially sustainable manner over the long term.”
The Source: Information for the story was sourced from the US Postal Service. This story was reported from Orlando.
