UPS vs. USPS: 2026 Rates, Speed & Service Comparison
UPS vs. USPS: Quick Answer USPS is cheaper for packages under 2 lbs, especially to residential addresses. UPS wins for packages over 5 lbs and business-to-business shipments. USPS Ground...
USPS Shipping Insurance: 2026 Cost, Coverage & Claims Guide
USPS Insurance Cost: Quick Answer USPS insurance costs $0 for packages up to $100 value with Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express. For additional coverage, USPS charges $2.05 for...
USPS Increases Taking Effect July 14, 2024: Biggest Changes in Nearly 20 Years
USPS announced a general rate increase (GRI) for both Mailing and Shipping Services that will go into effect on July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase...
[Table] How the Last 5 USPS General Rate Increases Compare to July 14, 2024’s Increases
Peak and Demand Surcharges Considerations for Your Holiday Shipping Matrix
This article first appeared in Total Retail on Sept. 26, 2023 Written by: Gordon Glazer USPS will not raise pricing by applying a peak season surcharge this holiday season....
Ground Advantage vs Parcel Select: What Shippers Need to Know
Get the facts on ground advantage vs parcel select and see how USPS Ground Advantage streamlines shipping for businesses with simple, reliable service.
USPS 2023 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
USPS announced a general rate increase (GRI) for shipping services to go into effect on January 22, 2023. This year’s changes come on the heels of last year’s massive...
FedEx vs USPS: Cost, Speed & Reliability Compared
Get a clear comparison of FedEx vs USPS for shipping speed, cost, reliability, and services so you can choose the best carrier for your business needs.
USPS 2022 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
Written By Gordon Glazer Senior Consultant, USPS Specialist, Shipware, LLC USPS announced a general USPS rate increase for shipping services to take effect on January 9, 2022. This year’s changes come...
USPS 2020 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
Christmas has come early for USPS Shippers with a relatively mild 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI) compared to last year. The smaller increase is a direct result of increased...