Ohio news

Dec. 9, 2024

Latest Package Sorting Machine Installed in Cincinnati

What:

The United States Postal Service will host a facility tour of the Murray Post Office. This event showcases one of the 506 Package Sorting Machines in operation across the United States and the efficiency the American people can expect during the 2024 holiday season and beyond. 

Who:

Cincinnati Postmaster Karen Garber will be available for interviews.

When:

Tuesday, December 10, at 4:00 am. Please send your RSVP to naddia.n.dhalai@usps.gov.

Where:

Murray Post Office
5545 Murray Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227

Background:

This year, USPS is looking for a repeat of their successful 2023 holiday season in which the Postal Service processed more than 10 billion mail pieces and packages during the holiday season. On average, it took less than 3 days to deliver a mailpiece or package to its intended destination. 

In making 2024 an even greater success, USPS has continued it’s investment in the Delivering for America plan which has made significant investments, including:

Implementing 506 New Package Sorting Machines: These new machines are strategic investments in local community postal infrastructure enabling postal workers to sort and process packages of all sizes more quickly and reliably. To date, the Postal Service has installed 158 new package processing machines across the nation since our last peak season. This is part of the organization’s $40 billion investment in new technology and facilities under the Delivering for America plan. 

Increased Daily Processing Capacity to approximately 60 Million: USPS has expanded its daily package processing capacity to approximately 60 million. Increased package processing capacity allows for packages to move through the postal network more quickly and eliminates the need for the leasing of temporary annexes. 

Hiring 7,500 Season Employees: The Postal Service has focused on its Delivering for America initiative to stabilize its workforce – converting over 160,000 pre-career workers into career positions since October 2020. Due to this success, USPS anticipates the need to hire only an additional 7,500 seasonal employees.  

###

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; Threads and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel and like us on Facebook. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

MEDIA ADVISORY

Media contacts