Highlights:
- USPS is fully prepared for the 2024 holiday season with enhanced services and strategies, thanks to its 10-year “Delivering for America” plan.
- USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail offer affordable and fast shipping options, with Priority Mail priced 35% lower than competitors.
- Key improvements include 83 revitalized sorting and delivery centers, 506 new package sorting machines, and 7,500 seasonal hires.
- The Postal Service is focused on boosting efficiency and reliability with the deployment of next-generation delivery vehicles.
The USPS has announced its readiness for the upcoming 2024 holiday season, emphasizing that customers can expect “exceptional service” during the peak period. A major factor in this readiness is the ongoing success of the 10-year Delivering for America plan, which has enabled the Postal Service to make significant improvements in its operations and capabilities.
Among the upgrades are USPS Ground Advantage, which offers a simple, reliable, and affordable way to ship packages across the contiguous U.S. in just 2-5 business days. For faster shipping, Priority Mail will remain a strong offering, with an average price 35% lower than similar competitor services. USPS officials, including Steve Montieth, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, encourage customers to ship early in order to enjoy a smooth and cost-effective holiday season.
The USPS has also highlighted several key initiatives aimed at improving service during the holiday rush. These include the revitalization of 83 sorting and delivery centers, the addition of 506 new package sorting machines, and the hiring of 7,500 seasonal workers to handle the increased volume. Furthermore, the Postal Service continues to improve efficiency by utilizing more reliable ground transportation and has begun rolling out its new next-generation delivery vehicles to further enhance operational capacity.
These efforts will enable USPS to handle up to 60 million daily package deliveries, ensuring that customers receive their packages on time throughout the busy holiday season.