Now, there are even more great reasons to ship with Priority Mail® service.
“By adding insurance and delivery day predictability, we’re making Priority Mail better than ever,” said Nagisa Manabe, chief marketing and sales officer, about the changes coming to the expedited product lineup. “It’s simply the right choice for America’s shipping, bar none.”
Effective July 28, 2013, insurance will be included with most domestic Priority Mail shipments. Depending on the postage payment method used, customers will receive up to $50 or $100 of insurance coverage against loss, damage, or missing contents. Customers will also receive day-specific delivery estimates that are based on their packages’ destinations. Labels, retail receipts, and the Track & Confirm site at usps.com will let customers know if their packages are scheduled to reach their destinations in one, two, or three days.
“Customers want to know how long it will take for their packages to get there, and now we’ll give them the specifics,” said Manabe.
Express Mail is getting a new name — Priority Mail Express® — and still includes the same money-back service guarantee and insurance up to $100. Express Mail International will be renamed Priority Mail Express International® and the Express Mail Corporate Account will be called USPS Corporate Account.
And, of course, when customers ship with Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail, they also get USPS Tracking and free Package Pickup, as well as Flat Rate and online postage payment options.
“All these features add up to great value in shipping, which is why we’re reminding customers about the benefits of shipping with the Postal Service right on redesigned boxes and envelopes,” said Manabe. “The choice is simple for our customers — pick Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail.”
New packaging will be introduced on July 28, although postal locations will deplete current supplies before switching to the redesigned versions.
“We’re meeting customer needs and staying competitive in the shipping marketplace,” said Manabe. “We want to be America’s shipper of choice. These steps will help us achieve that goal.”
— Domestic Products,
Marketing and Sales, 7-25-13
