The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS. Last-mile delivery is the most expensive part of the shipping process and it’s the final leg of delivery to millions of individual homes and businesses. The agency will award contracts in 2026 based on where it can provide same- and next-day delivery service at a profit. Postmaster General David Steiner says this plan will help businesses save money and the postal service generate much-needed revenue. It reported net losses of $9 billion this budget year.
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