News

March 28, 2007

USPS Rate Change -- Shape-Based Pricing Initiative
Announcement

The USPS has approved a rate change for May 14, 2007 in order to face rising costs. The May 2007 USPS rate change is much different than any previous rate change. Instead of simply increasing postage rates based on mail class or weight, they are now calculating postage based upon the size, shape and thickness of the mail, in addition to the weight. These changes are being classified as Shape-Based Pricing.

The USPS is migrating to a Shape-Based Pricing structure to create a more efficient mail system. The USPS has assessed their operation, identifying the items that both add and reduce costs, and have built their Shaped-Based price structure accordingly, thereby introducing a rate change for different mail types and classes. The USPS has stated that these changes will position themselves positively for future growth.

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