If you’ve been feeling like your USPS deliveries have taken the scenic route lately, you’re not imagining it. The USPS 10 Year Plan means service tweaks and price hikes, and for eCommerce sellers, that’s a combo worth paying attention to.
The Postal Service has been in overhaul mode, working through its ambitious Delivering for America roadmap. It’s a 10-year strategy aimed at modernizing operations, cutting costs, and staying relevant in a digital-first world. Some parts are showing progress. Others? Not so much.
Where It’s Working… and Where It’s Not
The USPS Inspector General just released a review of the plan’s progress. There’s some good news: they posted a net income of $144 million in Q1 FY2025. But customers in states like Texas, Virginia, and Georgia are already seeing slower delivery times and more hiccups as USPS adjusts its operations.
Shipping Rates Are Rising as the USPS 10 Year Plan Means Service Tweaks and Price Hikes
Starting July 13, 2025, USPS postage prices are climbing again:
- Forever Stamps: $0.73 → $0.78
- Metered Letters: $0.69 → $0.74
- Postcards: $0.56 → $0.62
- International Letters: $1.65 → $1.70
It’s part of a broader 7.4% increase to help USPS offset declining mail volumes.
What Sellers Should Be Doing Right Now
Whether you’re shipping once a day or by the truckload, these changes are your cue to revisit your shipping strategy. A few smart moves like mixing up carriers, automating processes, or adjusting how you price and promise delivery can help soften the impact.
Shipping Smarter While USPS Rethinks the Route
Ordoro gives you the flexibility to pivot fast. With shipping delays expected as the USPS 10 Year Plan evolves, you need a setup that adapts quickly. You can swap carriers, reroute orders, and sync across every sales channel, all from one dashboard. No scrambling, no spreadsheet acrobatics.
Need a shipping setup that doesn’t get rattled by rate hikes? Talk to an Ordoro expert and we’ll help you keep fulfillment fast, lean, and on point. No matter what USPS is up to.