What happens when we send a mail

What happens when we send a mail? Here's a step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Preparation

  1. You write a letter or send a package to someone.
  2. You affix the correct postage (stamps or a postage meter) to the envelope or package.
  3. You fill out the recipient's address on the envelope or package.

Step 2: Collection

  1. You deposit the mail at a mailbox or a post office.
  2. The mail is collected by a postal carrier or a mail truck.

Step 3: Sorting

  1. The collected mail is taken to a local post office or a mail processing center.
  2. The mail is sorted by zip code, city, or region using automated machines or manual sorting.
  3. The sorted mail is then bundled together with other mail going to the same destination.

Step 4: Transportation

  1. The sorted mail is transported to a larger mail processing facility or a regional sorting center.
  2. The mail is loaded onto trucks, planes, or trains for transportation to its destination.

Step 5: Processing

  1. At the regional sorting center, the mail is further sorted and processed using automated machines or manual sorting.
  2. The mail is scanned and tracked using barcodes or RFID tags.
  3. The mail is then prepared for delivery to the local post office or delivery point.

Step 6: Delivery

  1. The mail is delivered to the local post office or delivery point.
  2. The mail is sorted and prepared for final delivery to the recipient's mailbox or doorstep.
  3. The mail is delivered by a postal carrier or a delivery person.

Step 7: Delivery Confirmation

  1. The recipient receives the mail and signs for it (if required).
  2. The postal service updates the tracking information and confirms delivery.
  3. The sender receives a delivery confirmation email or notification (if opted for).

That's the basic process of how mail is sent and delivered!