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The US Postal Service plans to expand its last-mile delivery services to other shippers to address a $9 billion annual loss, risking its key Amazon contract, which is vital for its revenue. This move could lead Amazon to reduce its use of USPS, further threatening the agency's financial stability, which is already strained by declining mail volume and the need to fulfill universal service obligations.
UPS plans to lay off 321 mostly part-time workers at its Swan Island facility in Portland by April 19, 2024, as it eliminates its day sorting shift due to a decline in package volume. The closure will affect both part-time and full-time employees, as well as managers, at the facility.
Small towns, including Bemidji, Minnesota, have experienced disruptions in mail services due to an influx of Amazon packages. Postal workers claim they have been instructed to prioritize Amazon deliveries, causing delays in delivering essential mail such as checks, credit card statements, and health insurance documents. The situation is not limited to Bemidji, as rural communities across the country have also been affected. The Postal Service, which has a contract with Amazon, has faced financial challenges and sees increasing package volume as crucial to its future. Amazon states that it collaborates with the USPS to balance delivery needs and available capacity.