Capitalizing
on strong growth in its shipping business, the United States Postal Service has
launched major changes to its Priority Mail line-up, with improved features
including free insurance, improved USPS Tracking™ and day-specific delivery
which are expected to generate more than a half a billion dollars in new
revenue over the next year.
“This
major upgrade of our Priority Mail products is one of the most dramatic new
offerings from the Postal Service that meets the strong marketplace demand for
core shipping features at affordable pricing,” said Patrick R. Donahoe,
Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe this Priority Mail
line-up positions the Postal Service very competitively in the shipping
marketplace and gives small businesses and other frequent shippers a continued
and compelling reason to do business with the Postal Service.”
Priority
Mail will now provide scheduled delivery – 1-day, 2-day or 3-day based on the
origin and destination of the package.1 The Postal Service also will provide
improved USPS Tracking™ for all Priority Mail products. Tracking and scheduled
delivery information will be prominently and conveniently located on customer’s
retail receipts and is also available online using Track and Confirm.
