USPS offers Simple Packing Tips To Ship Holiday Gifts
October 21, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Packing and shipping gifts across town, across the country, or around the world for the holidays is easy, provided you follow simple tips from the United States Postal Service.
To ensure items arrive safely, leave space for extra cushioning inside the package.
For happier holidays, follow the Post Office guidelines to get all your cards and gifts to friends and on time. (USPS)
U.S. Postal Service gives Six Tips for Protecting Your Mail, Packages
October 17, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Every day, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service works to protect your mail, USPS employees and USPS facilities.
It’s just as important to it as it is to you that these items reach their destinations safely, and the Post Office could use your help to keep your mail and packages safe.
U.S. Postal Service Produces New Forever Stamps
July 20, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has released its newest Forever stamps, honoring the wholesome beauty of American produce, captured in still lifes. The Fruits & Vegetables stamps were dedicated in a virtual ceremony and are now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/fruits&vegetables.
“These Forever stamps will add elegance to any correspondence,” said dedicating official Isaac Cronkhite, USPS chief human resources officer and executive vice president. “The artwork is beautiful and there is a nice variety of fruits and vegetables featured on the stamps, including some of my favorites, like strawberries and heirloom tomatoes.”
Savor the Flavor with new USPS stamps
U.S. Postal Service Ready for Busiest Mailing Day
December 18, 2010
More Than 800 Million Pieces of Mail Expected Monday
Washington, D.C. – Monday, December 20th, marks the Postal Service’s busiest mailing day of the year with more than 800 million pieces of mail expected to enter the system. This represents a 40 percent increase in the average daily volume of 559 million pieces of mail.
“There’s still time to mail greeting cards and ship presents,” said Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe. “If customers get their cards and packages to us by Tuesday, December 21st, we’ll get them delivered by Christmas.”
December 20th is the recommended deadline for sending greeting cards and holiday letters to arrive in time for Christmas. December 21st is the recommended deadline for sending packages using Priority Mail. For those last-minute shoppers and procrastinators, the Postal Service recommends December 22nd as the last day to ship packages using Express Mail. [Read more]
