Shipping News Archives - Stamps.com Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:28:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg Shipping News Archives - Stamps.com 32 32 2025 U.S. Holiday Shipping Deadlines https://www.stamps.com/article/us-holiday-shipping-deadlines/ https://www.stamps.com/article/us-holiday-shipping-deadlines/#respond Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:12:03 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247718 In order to keep your customer satisfaction high during the busiest time of the year, it’s crucial to communicate holiday shipping deadlines—the final dates to send a package for it to reach its destination by the holidays—to your customers. Holiday shipping deadlines allow carriers to account for the higher shipping volume, ensuring orders are under […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/us-holiday-shipping-deadlines/feed/ 0 2025 USPS Rate and Service Changes https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/ https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/#respond Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250205 Updated as of 10/5/2025. The United States Postal Service (USPS®) adjusts postage rates at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently. These changes can have an impact on your mailing and shipping costs, that’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed so you can manage your expenses effectively. In this blog, we’ll break down […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/2025-usps-rate-changes/feed/ 0 The Story Behind NetStamps and its New Look https://www.stamps.com/article/the-story-behind-netstamps-and-its-new-look/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:38:50 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=253479 From Innovative to Iconic: The Evolution of NetStamps® In 1996, Stamps.com revolutionized the mailing industry by introducing NetStamps®: The first USPS®-approved adhesive labels that allowed users to print exact postage amounts for First-Class Mail® directly from their computers . This innovation eliminated the need for traditional postage meters, offering businesses and individuals a digital, more […]

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]]> Plan ahead: Navigating the CUPW strike  https://www.stamps.com/article/plan-ahead-navigating-the-cupw-strike/ Wed, 21 May 2025 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=249718 For the latest updates on this ongoing situation, visit our status page. On November 15th, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began a national strike, resulting in a total shutdown of Canada Post operations until December 16, 2024. Collective agreements were reached that extended through May 22, 2025, which ensured no further disruptions until […]

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]]> Newfound Flexibility: Mail and Ship on Your Terms https://www.stamps.com/article/mail-and-ship-on-your-terms/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=250119 You know running a small business requires juggling countless tasks. Between client work, doing your own sales prospecting, managing your own accounting, even the most mundane activities can be a burden on your precious time. The usual way of shipping and mailing with limited schedules, inconvenient locations, and unpredictable wait times can significantly hinder productivity. […]

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]]> USPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Rate Increase https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/#respond Tue, 01 Oct 2024 21:31:29 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247748 The United States Postal Service (USPS) is temporarily raising rates for select package services from October 6th to January 19th. This is a common practice among major carriers like FedEx and UPS during the holiday season to accommodate the surge in shipping volume and maintain service quality. Commercial Pricing vs. Stamps.com Discounts As a reminder […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-2024-holiday-surcharges/feed/ 0 USPS HAZMAT Label Update 2024 https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/ https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247869 Beginning May 15th, shipping services for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) will be temporarily restricted to only Ground Advantage™. As a result, we’ll continue to support HAZMAT shipping through this ground service.  Shipping hazardous materials correctly is important to Stamps.com and USPS. In fact, hazardous materials cause damage if shipped incorrectly. That’s why many dangerous goods are […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/usps-hazmat-label-update/feed/ 0 New: Stamps.com System Status Page https://www.stamps.com/article/new-stamps-com-system-status-page/ https://www.stamps.com/article/new-stamps-com-system-status-page/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247221 Stamps.com is excited to announce the launch of our System Status page, located at http://status.stamps.com/. We built this page to provide you with real-time, 24/7 information on the status of Stamps.com servers and networks. If we experience an interruption in service, we will post a notice on the page and will continue to update the […]

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