News / US Postal Service eyes partnerships with private services for parcel exports

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The US Postal Service (USPS) is looking to broaden its options of shipping parcels to international destinations.

It has invited public comment on a preliminary proposal to partner with private commercial services for final-mile delivery of its outbound parcel shipments.

So far, USPS has relied exclusively on other postal agencies for delivery of exports and its management argues that the lack of commercial alternatives is hampering its flexibility and ability to be fully competitive in the market.

If it obtains the green light ...