The $10 Billion USPS Deal That Could Affect Millions of Online Orders
Summary
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has signed a new multiyear deal worth over $10 billion with DHL eCommerce. Under this agreement, USPS will handle the final delivery step for DHL eCommerce packages across the U.S., helping both companies meet growing online shopping demand.Key Facts
- The new contract between USPS and DHL eCommerce is for more than $10 billion.
- USPS will manage the "last mile" delivery, which is the delivery from a local center to the customer’s address.
- This deal builds on a 25-year relationship and is much larger in scale than previous agreements.
- DHL eCommerce will continue to pick up, sort, and transport packages before handing them to USPS.
- USPS delivers to over 170 million addresses six days a week, covering more than 41,550 ZIP Codes.
- The last mile is often the most expensive and challenging part of shipping.
- Using USPS for last-mile delivery helps reach remote areas more efficiently than private companies alone.
- The deal aims to provide stable service for customers and reduce extra delivery vehicles on the road.
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