Amazon plans drastic cut in packages it sends through US Post Office, source says - Reuters
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Amazon plans to drastically reduce package shipments through the US Postal Service.
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USPS may face financial strain and delivery delays for millions of Americans relying on affordable postal service.
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Amazon is planning a significant reduction in the volume of packages it routes through the U.S. Postal Service, according to a source familiar with the company's strategy. The move reflects Amazon's broader effort to build out its own logistics network and reduce reliance on USPS for last-mile delivery. This shift could have substantial financial implications for the Postal Service, which has become increasingly dependent on package revenue from e-commerce giants to offset declining mail volumes. Amazon has been investing heavily in its delivery infrastructure, including its own fleet of planes, trucks, and regional sorting facilities. The reduction would mark another step in Amazon's vertical integration of its supply chain, though the exact timeline and scale of the cuts have not been disclosed.
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