FedEx announces price changes

Starting in 2015, FedEx Ground will apply dimensional weight pricing to all shipments. Under these new rules, prices will be based on package volume—the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight.

Currently, FedEx Ground applies dimensional weight pricing only to packages measuring three cubic feet or greater. This change will align the FedEx Ground dimensional weight pricing with FedEx Express by applying it to all packages. Learn more at FedEx.

With shipping volumes on the rise for many organizations, this change represents one more reason why you must take care in ensuring your staff chooses the right carrier, for the right service level, at the right price, for each and every shipment. Automation tools such as SendSuite Live™ make it easy to compare options across multiple carriers—making even complex rules seem simple.


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Alert: Suspension of mail to Ukraine
The Ukranian State Postal Enterprise has informed postal authorities that delivery service has been suspended for international mail addressed to Crimea and Sevastopol. This impacts Ukrainian addresses with postal codes in the range 95000 – 99999.

The temporary suspension of service applies to Global Express Guaranteed®, Priority Mail Express International®, Priority Mail International®, and First-Class Mail International®, First-Class Package International Service™, International Priority Airmail™, International Surface Air Lift®, and M-Bag items.

Items in the mailstream that have not yet been delivered will be returned to sender. Mailers can request a refund from the Postal Service for postage and fees on mail returned. You can check for updates on service to the Ukraine and other markets at usps.com.

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New Rates When Mailing to Canada
New rates from Canada Post for U.S.A. Letter-post take effect March 31, 2014. With the new pricing structure, a single postage stamp will cost $1.20 for standard letters up to 1.06 ounces—and $1.80 for letters up to 1.76 ounces.

Customers using a postage meter to mail standard letters from the U.S. to destinations within Canada will pay $1.15 per letter—a 4% discount over single stamp purchases. Heavier letters, from over one ounce but less than two ounces, will cost $1.60 when using a postage meter—an 11% discount.

Standard mail Canada Post Rates as of March 31, 2014
U.S.A. Letter-postUp to 1.06 oz.Over 1.06 oz. up to 1.76 oz
Single Stamp$1.20$1.80
Meter or Postal Indicia$1.15$1.60


Meter users can save up to 15% on non-standard and oversized Letter-post as well.

Non-standard and Oversize Canada Post Rates as of March 31, 2014
Non-standard and oversizedUp to 3.5 oz.3.5oz. – 7 oz.7 oz. – 17.6 oz.
Single Stamp$2.95$5.15$10.30
Meter or Postal Indicia$2.50$4.52$9.05


Already in Canada? Then the savings you can achieve using your Pitney Bowes postage meter are even greater. Mailers can save up to 25% when mailing within Canada. To learn more about all of the changes at Canada Post, please visit our Canadian Rate Change site.

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USPS Promotion: Mail & Digital Personalization
Every marketer knows that personalized messages drive greater response and positive ROI. Today, you can take personalization even further with mail campaigns that direct the recipient to a personalized web page. When that web page includes highly relevant information, the recipient becomes more engaged—and more likely to act.

The USPS is encouraging business mailers to personalize their mail in new ways. As part of their Mail and Digital Personalization Promotion, you can take earn a 2% up-front postage discount on mail campaigns that drive traffic to personalized websites from May 1 through June 30, 2014.

To qualify for the postage discount, the mail piece must include very specific customer personalization, either factual or behavioral, within the body of the piece as well as a personalized URL or QR code. Eligible types of mail include:
  • First-Class Mail® Presort
  • Automation letters, cards, and flats
  • Residual pieces paying single-piece price that are part of an automation mailing may also qualify for the discount
  • Standard Mail® letters and flats,
  • Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats
You can register for the promotion between March 15 and June 30, 2014. For more information on the Mail & Digital Personalization Promotion, visit usps.com.

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USPS Promo: Earned Value Reply Mail
Mailers who use Business Reply Mail (BRM) and Courtesy Reply Mail (CRM) enclosures have a unique opportunity to save two cents or more on postage for every response received.

The USPS® Earned Value Reply Mail Promotion runs from April 1 to June 30, 2014. Mailers must register their Mailer IDs with the USPS and then apply a valid Intelligent Mail® barcode to their BRMs and CRMs. Every BRM and CRM that customers return during the promotion period will be scanned and counted. At the end of this campaign, the USPS will apply the earned credits to your permit account.

First-time participants will earn a two-cent credit on every piece returned. Organizations that participated last year will earn a three-cent credit per piece if the total volumes exceed the final count from the 2013 promotion. Registration is open from February 15 through March 31, 2014. For details, visit usps.com.

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USPS Promotion: Branded Color Mobile Technology

As QR Codes become more common, marketers are finding more creative ways to drive traffic to websites and stores. Now, when you add color and graphics to your mobile print technologies, you can save on postage, too. With the USPS® Branded Color Mobile Technology promotion, mailers can earn a two percent up-front postage discount.

Qualifying mail must contain a mobile barcode (QR code) or equivalent that leads recipient to a mobile optimized experience. This promotion runs February 1 – March 31, 2014. Registration is currently open via the Business Customer Gateway.




Eligible types of mail include: 
  • First-Class Mail® presort & automation letters, cards & flats
  • Residual pieces paying single-piece price that are part of an automation mailing may also qualify for the discount.
  • Standard Mail® letters and flats
  • Nonprofit Standard Mail letters and flats

The latest USPS Webinar provides all of the details.  If you want to discover how attention-getting QR Codes can help engage more customers and prospects, learn more about pbSmartTM Codes.


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New Meter Rate Now in Effect

On January 26, 2014, the USPS introduced a new First-Class Meter category that provides a one-cent discount off the single-piece rate for all First-Class letters.

Reports from the field indicate that some local Post Offices have not been updated on this news. As such, we advise all Pitney Bowes customers to print out the USPS Price List and bring it with you to your local office if you suspect any issues. This official USPS pricing schedule illustrates the discount in a clear, easy-to-read format.

Our Postal Rates provides more details on this discount and the ways you can save.

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New Metered-Mail Rate Saves You 2% on Postage

When the new USPS rates take effect January 26, 2014, Pitney Bowes customers will benefit from a new price category.

The new First-Class Meter category offers a one-cent discount off the single-piece rate for all First-Class letters. That equates to a 2% savings on postage on each and every letter you send, month after month.

  • Discount on all First-Class Letters up to 3.5 ounces
  • Valid for anyone who posts using PC Postage, Meter or Commercial Permit

So if you're already a Pitney Bowes customer, you don't have to make any changes-you qualify for these discounts automatically.  If you're not a Pitney Bowes customer and want to take advantage of these savings, learn how.

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