USPS Introduces New Package Sorting Machines

What:

Introduction of new parcel sorting machines

Who:

Len DeLeon, Manager, Seattle Mail Processing & Distribution Center

When:

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, 6 p.m.

Where:

USPS, 10700 27th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98168-1899

Background:

The U.S. Postal Service is modernizing its operations to accommodate growing customer demand for package delivery which was especially evident in the last holiday mailing season.  A total of 118 new package sorting machines are being installed throughout the U.S.  The machines can process thousands of packages an hour – up to 12 times faster than manual sorting. Deployment of these package sorter machines are part of USPS’ 10-year operating plan that includes a $40 billion investment in people, equipment and technology.

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