News on mail

Here are some recent news articles related to mail and postal services:

USPS

• USPS Reports $8.1 Billion Loss in 2020 (Source: USPS News Link) - The United States Postal Service (USPS) reported a net loss of $8.1 billion for the fiscal year 2020, citing declining mail volumes and increased costs.
• USPS to Test Self-Service Kiosks at Post Offices (Source: Postal Magazine) - The USPS is testing self-service kiosks at select post offices to improve customer convenience and reduce labor costs.

International Mail

• Canada Post to Increase International Shipping Rates (Source: Canadian Underwriter) - Canada Post announced plans to increase international shipping rates by an average of 3.5% due to rising costs and declining mail volumes.
• Royal Mail to Introduce New International Shipping Service (Source: Post & Parcel) - Royal Mail is launching a new international shipping service, called "International Tracked", which will provide real-time tracking and updates for customers.

E-commerce and Mail

• Online Shopping Boosts Mail Volumes (Source: The Guardian) - The rise of online shopping has led to a surge in mail volumes, with some postal services reporting significant increases in parcel deliveries.
• Amazon to Use USPS for More Deliveries (Source: CNBC) - Amazon has announced plans to use the USPS for more deliveries, citing the need for additional capacity to handle growing e-commerce demand.

Security and Fraud

• USPS Warns of Phishing Scam Targeting Customers (Source: USPS News Link) - The USPS has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting customers, in which scammers are attempting to steal personal and financial information.
• Royal Mail Warns of Parcel Fraud (Source: BBC News) - Royal Mail has warned customers about a rise in parcel fraud, in which scammers are stealing packages and selling them online.

I hope you find these news articles interesting!