USPS to implement second phase of service standard refinements

  USPS to implement second phase of service standard refinements

"The first phase of changes took effect in April...On July 1, USPS will expand:

• The applicability of its service standard bands as a result of earlier surface transportation dispatch times from regional processing and distribution centers. This will increase the reach of two-, three- and four-day service standards for First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage.

• The geographic scope of “turnaround” volume, which refers to mail and package volume originating and destinating within a processing facility’s service area. Turnaround volume of single-piece First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage will receive a two- or three-day service standard.

The added geographic coverage area and expansion of bands will add value for USPS customers.

Service standard refinements previously announced on April 1 included:

• Adding one day to the service standard for USPS Ground Advantage, single-piece First-Class Mail and Periodicals originating in a five-digit ZIP Code that is more than 50 miles from the nearest regional processing and distribution center. ..."

Reference: news.usps.com