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USPS Opens Last-Mile Delivery Network for New Revenue

12/21/2025

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The U.S. Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to shippers to diversify revenue.
Bids for contracts will start in January or February 2026 from large and small companies.
Postmaster General David Steiner notes the network reaches over 170 million addresses six days a week.
The Postal Service reports a net loss of $9 billion this budget year and will refine the plan based on partner interest.

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Story summary

The U.S. Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to shippers to diversify revenue.
Bids for contracts will start in January or February 2026 from large and small companies.
Postmaster General David Steiner notes the network reaches over 170 million addresses six days a week.
The Postal Service reports a net loss of $9 billion this budget year and will refine the plan based on partner interest.