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.
NEWS UPDATE: New USPS rule clarifying postmark definition

Effective December 24, 2025, USPS announced a new rule clarifying that a postmark reflects the date a mailpiece is processed at a USPS facility, not the date it was deposited or handed to a carrier. This change will not affect metered mail.

While USPS operations have not changed, network modernization means mail may travel before being postmarked, creating potential gaps between deposit and processing dates. This clarification is important for time-sensitive mail where postmarks are often used to determine timeliness. Read more here.

USPS rate change overview

See how the approved postal rate changes will affect your business.
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NEW! USPS rates for January 2026

Learn more about the new USPS shipping rates that, if approved, will go into effect on January 18. 2026.
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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

We are excited to announce the Pitney Bowes + USPS Connect™ eCommerce (CeC) program providing clients deeper discounts on shipping.
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Pitney Bowes Webinars

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Seeing the Full Picture: How PitneyAnalytics Brings Clarity to Shipping & Mailing Spend
February 11, 2026 | 2:00pm ET

Join us for a live, interactive demo of PitneyAnalytics and see how it delivers unmatched visibility into your shipping and mailing spend, featuring the new General Rate Increase (GRI) feature, designed to help you forecast how upcoming carrier rate increases will affect your budget, so you can plan ahead with confidence.
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Rate Change Ready: Your 2026 Carrier Shipping Rate Guide
Recorded: January 21, 2026

With USPS, UPS, and FedEx announcing their rate increases for 2026, now is the time to prepare your shipping strategy for what’s ahead. Learn strategies to control shipping costs and optimize your multicarrier shipping process.
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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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Carrier Rates & Resources

Stay up to date with carrier rates

Stay up to date on all UPS® and FedEx® rate details. Pitney Bowes makes it easy to save on every package you send.
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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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2024 Parcel Shipping Index Report

The new index reveals significant shifts in carrier dynamics and consumer behaviors in 2024.
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Choose the right shipping carrier

Access the best shipping rates from reliable carriers such as UPS, USPS, and FedEx with PitneyShip®.
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Rate Change Support

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