USPS: Special Handling — Fragile delivery option ended July 10

Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 by 21cpw

July 18, 2022 The Postal Service has discontinued the Special Handling — Fragile delivery option, as of July 10. Special Handling — Fragile was an extra service that offered preferential handling of packages for a fee but did not include insurance. After a thorough study, USPS concluded that operational concerns warranted ceasing the service entirely….

Latest Postal Bulletin offers reminders on ‘Caution Heavy’ and ‘Special Handling — Fragile’ labels

Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by 21cpw

The Postal Service is reminding employees about two labels for mailpieces that are heavy or require special handling: • Caution Heavy (Label 035CH) is for packages that weigh 35 pounds or more. Retail associates should affix this label to packages at retail counters. Business mailers can order these free labels from the online Postal Store….