USPS New IMI Implementation Guidelines To Ensure IMI Compliance In 2024 Navigating USPS New Mailing Indicia Regulations to Ensure IMI Compliance The United States Postal Service (USPS) is introducing new Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) compliance regulations that could significantly impact your business. To ensure IMI compliance, we will explore the history of the mail barcode certification, the significance of...

  Navigating The July 2023 Postage Rate Changes New Postage Rates Approved To Battle USPS Rising Costs From Inflation Adaptation is the key to success in the ever-evolving landscape of mailing and shipping. As July 2023 rolled in, so did a set of changes to postage rates for businesses and individuals to adapt to. The changes were first filed by...

It’s here! The new postal rates have been approved, and take effect on January 22nd, 2023. In this article, you can discover what you need to know about the rate increase and why it’s essential for your business.     What You Need To Know About The Updated Postage Rates In January 2023   On November 10th, 2022, the United...

You need to ship mail, but which mailing service is best for your business? Which one will deliver your packages and mail in a timely manner without breaking the bank? This is a struggle every business has to go through, almost like a rite of passage. You can make it less of a struggle by finding out the differences between...

Postage technology is progressing every year, and if you want to keep sending cost-effective mail, it’s important for your business to keep up with the changes. One example of this is the new IMI compliance standard which goes into effect on December 31, 2024. Since 2000, the USPS has been using the IBIP, or Information Based Indicia Program. It’s a...

What You Need To Know About The Updated Postage Rates That Took Effect on July 10, 2022The United States Postal Service (USPS) is invaluable for several reasons. For one, it is the core of America’s $1.6 trillion mailing industry. Their mailing services brought in $77 billion in 2021, the most out of any other in the mailing industry. The USPS...

*Update: The PRC has approved the 2021 postage rate increase proposal....

Welcome to rate change season! FedEx released their official rate change announcement. New rates will roll out phases, with the first effects taking place on January 18, 2021. Read below for main takeaways and resources: On January 18, surcharge changes for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Freight will take effect. Learn More Starting June 2021, a 6% late feed...

  The USPS proposed a rate change set to occur on January 24, 2021. “The proposed prices, approved by the Postal Service Board of Governors, would raise Mailing Services product prices approximately 1.8 percent for First-Class Mail and 1.5 percent for other categories.” At this time, these are the proposed prices. Upon confirmation, this information will be updated. The proposed...

Temporary Price Increase Goes Into Effect October 18 On Sept. 4,2020, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved a temporary price increase for commercial parcel shipping. THE PRICE INCREASE GOES INTO EFFECT ON OCTOBER 18. You can view the Quadient guide HERE. Below is a table of highlights for most commonly used solutions as well as an official update from MSMA...