Amazon planning to cut number of packages sent through USPS
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Amazon is cutting the volume of packages it sends through USPS as it builds its own delivery network.
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USPS mail delivery service may become slower or less reliable as it loses revenue from Amazon shipments, affecting millions of Americans dependent on postal delivery.
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Amazon is planning to reduce the volume of packages it sends through the U.S. Postal Service, according to reporting of the company's strategic shift. The move follows reductions the retailer has already implemented in postal shipments, suggesting a deliberate long-term strategy to shift away from USPS. The change reflects Amazon's ongoing investment in its own logistics network, including delivery vehicles and regional hubs. USPS has relied heavily on Amazon volume, making the reduction potentially significant for the cash-strapped federal agency's finances. The shift underscores Amazon's broader effort to control more of its supply chain while reducing dependence on government mail services.
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