USPS plan to open hubs to rivals may cost agency its biggest customer: Amazon [View all]
Source: Scripps News
Posted 11:44 AM, Dec 24, 2025 and last updated 11:46 AM, Dec 24, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service's plan to raise cash by opening its distribution centers to other shipping companies could backfire, potentially costing the agency its biggest customer.
The USPS has a partnership with Amazon to deliver some orders to the online retail giant's customers. The contract brings in about $6 billion a year, which the struggling agency can't afford to lose.
But now, USPS plans to accept bids in late January or early February 2026 from other shippers for access to the service's distribution centers.
“We see this initiative as a compelling value proposition for many shippers who we know are wrestling with the need to deliver to their customer as quickly and reliably as possible," said Postmaster General and CEO David Steiner in a statement. "Our solution is to establish a fair bidding process that enables the marketplace to find the best mix of local shipping attributes for the best volume-driven pricing."
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