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USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in August 2026

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The Postal Service is continuing to modernize existing infrastructure through the installation of new, upgraded package processing equipment. New and upgraded equipment will increase package sorting throughputs, automation capabilities for larger packages, increase sortation accuracy, and improve machine reliability. During installation of the new package sorters, some facilities require temporary volume shifts to alternate package … Read more

USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in June 2026

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June 3, 2026 The Postal Service is continuing to modernize existing infrastructure through the installation of new, upgraded package processing equipment. New equipment investments will increase package sorting throughputs, increase automation capabilities for larger packages, increase sortation accuracy, and improve machine reliability. During installation of the new package sorters, some facilities require temporary volume shifts … Read more

Postal Service Ending All Open Area Mail Processing (AMP) Studies

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August 12, 2022 The Postal Service today announced it is ending all open area mail processing (AMP) studies to consolidate mail processing facilities. This process ramped up in 2011 with hundreds of facilities being studied for consolidation. Currently, 57 AMP studies are still open, and these open studies will be ended. The Postal Service is … Read more

USPS: Video explains recent price changes

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A new Postal Service video explains the price changes that took effect Jan. 27. The changes raised Mailing Services product prices approximately 2.5 percent. Shopping Services price increases vary by product. USPS released the 1-minute, 10-second video this week. The Retail and Customer Service Operations Blue page has a 2019 price change kit for Postmasters. … Read more