USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS plans to open its last-mile delivery network, offering access to over 18,000 DDUs to more shippers through a bidding process. This initiative aims to boost revenue, improve financial sustainability, and enable retailers to achieve same-day or next-day delivery. Experts believe this move could reshape the US logistics landscape, but its success hinges on effective execution. The strategy represents a significant shift for USPS and could have a wide-ranging impact on e-commerce and supply chain operations.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Pitney Bowes Introduces Sameday Delivery Through Sendpro Online

Pitney Bowes Introduces Sameday Delivery Through Sendpro Online

Pitney Bowes launched a "Same-Day Delivery" service, integrating local logistics providers through the SendPro Online platform. This aims to provide merchants and consumers with a cost-effective same-day delivery solution. The initiative seeks to improve logistics efficiency and enhance customer experience, signaling a trend towards more refined and personalized logistics services. By leveraging local delivery networks, Pitney Bowes hopes to offer a competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape and meet the growing demand for faster delivery options.

01/29/2026 Logistics
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Retailers Form Alliance to Rival Amazon in Ecommerce

Retailers Form Alliance to Rival Amazon in Ecommerce

The MonarchFx alliance integrates resources to provide retailers with efficient and flexible 'post-click logistics' services, competing with Amazon to achieve same-day and next-day delivery, and enhance competitiveness. This strategic alliance aims to empower retailers by streamlining their fulfillment processes and improving delivery speed, ultimately enabling them to better serve their customers and thrive in the evolving e-commerce landscape. By offering a robust and agile logistics solution, MonarchFx helps retailers overcome the challenges posed by Amazon's dominance in the market.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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USPS Announces 10year Plan to Modernize Services Stabilize Finances

USPS Announces 10year Plan to Modernize Services Stabilize Finances

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has released a ten-year strategic plan aimed at achieving financial revitalization and service upgrades by expanding its package business, increasing infrastructure investment, transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet, and optimizing customer experience. The plan focuses on 'last mile' delivery, introducing USPS Connect to connect urban and rural businesses, offering same-day and next-day delivery services. Analysts believe the plan presents both opportunities and challenges, emphasizing the importance of details and execution for its success.

01/26/2026 Logistics
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Yiwus Solar Fan Hats Boom in Crossborder Ecommerce Amid Tiktok Trend

Yiwus Solar Fan Hats Boom in Crossborder Ecommerce Amid Tiktok Trend

Yiwu-produced solar-powered fan hats have become a viral hit on TikTok due to Father's Day marketing, achieving monthly sales exceeding 10,000 units. Practical gifts and customized products are trending. Cross-border sellers should focus on timeliness, cultural relevance, and seasonal product planning. Leveraging social media platforms for precise marketing is crucial to capitalize on holiday effects and seasonal demands. Focus on products that resonate with the cultural nuances of Father's Day celebrations and ensure timely delivery to meet customer expectations.

02/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Jit Enterprise Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with IP Solutions

Jit Enterprise Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with IP Solutions

Guangzhou Jite Intellectual Property focuses on intellectual property services for cross-border e-commerce, providing one-stop solutions such as trademark registration, patent application, copyright registration, European VAT registration, and US company registration. With experienced professionals, high efficiency and quality, dedicated one-on-one consultants, and a professional overseas lawyer team, we help cross-border e-commerce businesses operate in compliance and expand into overseas markets.

01/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ozon Expands Sameday Delivery in Russian Ecommerce Market

Ozon Expands Sameday Delivery in Russian Ecommerce Market

Russian e-commerce platform Ozon achieves same-day delivery in major cities through its self-built logistics network, intelligent warehousing, and localized distribution. Its key components are a three-tier architecture of 'forward warehouses + local sorting + last-mile delivery,' an AI demand forecasting model, and a flexible capacity pool. Integrating with Ozon's logistics network is crucial for sellers aiming for same-day delivery. Ozon's logistics system offers valuable lessons for other e-commerce platforms looking to improve their delivery speed and efficiency within the Russian market.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Compete in Logistics

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Compete in Logistics

USPS plans to open its delivery network, allowing shippers to bid on using its postal delivery units to expand delivery reach and achieve same-day/next-day delivery. This initiative aims to leverage USPS's existing infrastructure for faster and more flexible last-mile solutions. By allowing shippers to tap into the USPS network, the organization hopes to increase efficiency and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. The move could potentially disrupt traditional logistics models and provide shippers with a wider range of delivery options.

01/17/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS Expands Lastmile Delivery to Outside Bidders

USPS plans to open its last-mile delivery network, allowing shippers of all sizes to bid and leverage its extensive infrastructure for faster, more cost-effective delivery. This move aims to boost USPS revenue and enable retailers to offer same-day or next-day delivery options. Industry experts have mixed opinions, citing execution, pricing strategies, and service quality as key determinants of its success. The initiative could significantly impact the competitive landscape of last-mile delivery, but faces challenges in balancing cost efficiency with reliable performance.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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