USPS Overview

📬 USPS (United States Postal Service)

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is one of the oldest and most essential institutions in American infrastructure, serving as the backbone of national mail and parcel delivery. Established in 1775 during the Second Continental Congress, USPS has evolved into a modern logistics provider that offers universal service — delivering to every address in the country, no matter how rural or remote.

With its unmatched last-mile delivery network and affordable pricing, USPS plays a key role in both personal correspondence and commercial e-commerce logistics.

🌐 USPS Services Overview

USPS offers a wide range of services ideal for individuals, small businesses, and high-volume shippers:

• 📦 First-Class Package Service – Lightweight parcels up to 15.999 oz, ideal for e-commerce

• 📮 Priority Mail® – Fast, trackable 1–3 day delivery for packages up to 70 lbs

• ✈️ Priority Mail Express® – Overnight delivery with guaranteed service

• 🌍 International Services – First-Class International, Priority Mail International, and Express options

• 🔁 Return Services – Affordable return labels with nationwide reach

USPS is known for its affordable rates, nationwide coverage, and strong performance in last-mile delivery.

🔐 Using USPS with ShipGenius

ShipGenius provides full access to USPS services through our negotiated commercial agreements with the Postal Service.

• ✅ Instantly generate labels at discounted commercial rates

• ✅ Full tracking and delivery confirmation included

• ✅ Ideal for lightweight domestic and international packages

• ✅ Business accounts can bring their own NSA accounts

🧠 When to Use USPS

USPS is a great fit when you:

• Ship lightweight parcels and want to keep costs low

• Need reliable delivery to PO Boxes and rural addresses

• Want nationwide last-mile coverage without surcharges

• Require affordable international options for small items