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Amazon Prime Delivery Speeds Hit New Records While USPS Delays Mount Amazon Prime delivery speeds hit new records in the first three months of 2024, with over 2 billion items delivered to Prime members on either the same day or the day after an order was placed. Read More >
 
Amazon Prime Delivery Speeds Hit New Records While USPS Delays Mount Amazon Prime delivery speeds hit new records in the first three months of 2024, with over 2 billion items delivered to Prime members on either the same day or the day after an order was placed. Read More >
 
California Woman Pleads Guilty to $150 Million Postal Fraud Scheme A Southern California woman pleaded guilty to a postal fraud scheme that caused USPS over $150M in losses through counterfeit shipping labels. Read More >
 
Mail Issues Take Center Stage at Senate Hearing with Postmaster General DeJoy Postmaster General DeJoy testified before a Senate committee on mail issues seen in areas such as Atlanta where USPS is implementing modernization updates to its network. Read More >
 
USPS Proposes Increasing Stamp Prices to 73 Cents Each USPS has proposed increasing stamp prices in July 2024. If the PRC approves the change, the price of a Forever stamp will jump from 68 cents to 73 cents. Read More >
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Featured Guides

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International Shipping for Beginners: The Basics
Need to send something to a different country? Check out these basics of international shipping with USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, and learn more about sending packages overseas!
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Choosing the Best Shipping Software
Shipping software is the best way to buy discounted USPS postage. Learn about some different shipping software options and which ones we recommend!
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How to Buy Postage Online
Buying postage online can save you time and money! Who wouldn't want that? Learn how to buy postage online and how to save the most money doing it.
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Recent Shipping Guides

Can I Use a Shipping Label Twice
Can I Use a Shipping Label Twice?
No matter which carrier you ship with, you cannot use a shipping label a second time once it has been scanned into your carrier's network.
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can I ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico?
Can I Ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico?
Ground Advantage shipments don't only travel to the 50 U.S. states; shippers can also ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico, military addresses, and other U.S. territories.
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UPS Shipping Restrictions
UPS Shipping Restrictions: The Items UPS Restricts & Prohibits
Like all carriers, UPS prohibits and restricts certain items from being sent domestically and internationally through its network. Read more about UPS shipping restrictions
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how to intercept a UPS package
How to Intercept a UPS Package
You can request a package intercept from UPS either on UPS.com, by calling UPS, or by contacting the shipping software provider where you bought your label. Learn more about intercepting UPS packages!
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Featured Videos

How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
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How to Bring Your Retail Business Online
If you're struggling with bringing your retail business online and need some guidance from seasoned pros, watch our video for some simple tips and tricks!
How to Use Shipping Software
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How to Use Shipping Software to Buy Postage
Join Rockwell Sands as he gets different quotes for a package and uses the shipping software of his choice to buy the label at the cheapest price possible.
How to Ship Like a Pro
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Shipping 101: How to Ship Like a Pro
Rockwell Sands, Editor in Chief of Shipping School, gives a "How to Ship Like a Pro" presentation for beginning shippers navigating the eCommerce landscape.

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5 recent shipping questions…

Can I Use a Shipping Label Twice?
No matter which carrier you ship with, you cannot use a shipping label a second time once it has been scanned into your carrier's network. Read More >
Can I Ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico?
Ground Advantage shipments don't only travel to the 50 U.S. states; shippers can also ship Ground Advantage to Puerto Rico, military addresses, and other U.S. territories. Read More >
What is Bound Printed Matter?
Bound Printed Matter (BPM) is a specially-discounted mailing service for sending items such as phonebooks and catalogs, and it requires a special permit from USPS to access. Read more about BPM and how to access it! Read More >
Can You Mail a Passport?
You should not attempt to send a passport in the mail, as First-Class Mail doesn't offer the type of tracking services you need for sending important documents. Learn how to properly send a passport! Read More >
Which Carrier Offers the Best International Shipping Rates?
The carrier who offers the best international shipping rates depends on the size and weight of your package, but you'll always save the most money when you buy postage through shipping software. Read more about getting the best international shipping rates! Read More >
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