USPS Overview
đŹ 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 â 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.
đ USPS Services Overview
USPS offers a wide range of services ideal for individuals, small businesses, and high-volume shippers:
đŚ First-Class Package Service â Lightweight parcels up to 15.999 oz, ideal for e-commerce
đŽ Priority MailÂŽÂ â Fast, trackable 1â3 day delivery for packages up to 70 lbs
âď¸ Priority Mail ExpressÂŽÂ â Overnight delivery with guaranteed service
đ International Services â First-Class International, Priority Mail International, and Express options
đ Return Services â Affordable return labels with nationwide reach
USPS is known for its affordable rates, nationwide coverage, and strong performance in last-mile delivery.
đ Using USPS with ShipGenius
ShipGenius provides full access to USPS services through our negotiated commercial agreements with the Postal Service.
â Instantly generate labels at discounted commercial rates
â Full tracking and delivery confirmation included
â Ideal for lightweight domestic and international packages
â Business accounts can bring their own NSA accounts
đĄ Our USPS integration makes it easy to ship quickly and cost-effectively, especially for lower-weight items and residential deliveries.
đ§ 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