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The $10 Billion USPS Deal That Could Affect Millions of Online Orders

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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