USPS® and carrier rate updates

USPS, UPS® and FedEx® issue mailing and shipping updates every year, and some can have a profound effect on business. Stay up to date on the latest news and updates from all carriers and how Pitney Bowes can help you save money through every change.
NEW WEBINAR: Beat the peak: 3 strategies to control holiday shipping costs

September 22, 2026 at 2:00pm ET: The 2026 peak shipping season is approaching fast. Temporary demand surcharges and other carrier changes could put added pressure on your shipping budget as we move into Q4. Now is the time to prepare. Join Pitney Bowes experts for a live, interactive webinar focused on practical ways to control costs, navigate carrier complexity, and keep your shipping strategy on track during the busiest time of year. Register here. 

USPS rate change overview
See how the approved postal rate changes will affect your business.
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New USPS holiday rates
Learn more about the new USPS mailing and shipping rates that will be in effect for the 2026 holiday peak season.
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The countdown is on
All mailers will need to adopt USPS Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) postage device technology. Learn more about what this means for your organization.
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Postal Rate Guide
Download this quick reference guide for the latest mailing and shipping rates and ways to save.
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Access even better USPS shipping rates
The Pitney Bowes + USPS Connect™ eCommerce (CeC) program provides clients deeper discounts on shipping.
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Pitney Bowes webinars

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Beat the peak: 3 strategies to control holiday shipping costs
September 22, 2026 | 2:00pm ET

The 2026 peak shipping season is approaching fast. Temporary demand surcharges and other carrier changes could put added pressure on your shipping budget as we move into Q4. Now is the time to prepare.
Register today
A clear path through USPS complexity
Recorded: June 10, 2026

The USPS July 2026 rate changes are bringing more than higher prices. Along with postage increases, the USPS is introducing new rules and updates that could affect how businesses send mail and packages every day. Join our postal experts as they walk through the biggest changes and how they may affect your sending processes.
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Save with USPS shipping labels
Use this guide to determine what qualifies for discounts with Pitney Bowes shipping solutions and how our software makes it easy to save.
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Parcel Shipping Index Report
The new index reveals significant shifts in carrier dynamics and consumer behaviors.
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Access the best shipping rates from reliable carriers such as UPS, USPS, and FedEx and more with PitneyShip®.
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UnBoxed podcast | Your source for all things shipping
Turn rising shipping costs into competitive advantage

In this episode of UnBoxed, Pitney Bowes experts David Bilodeau and Chris Giles explore how smarter shipping decisions come not just from comparing carriers, but from truly understanding carrier performance and what your own data can tell you. As Chris says, “When you control the data, you control the conversation.”

 
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