Published in the January/February 2026 Issue of Mailing Systems Technology.
If you want to learn more about “Navigating the January 18, 2026 USPS Increase” then check out this article written by Postal Advocate President/CEO, Adam Lewenberg. The article can be found on pages 20-21.
“There is one thing to count on every year, and that is postal and shipping rate increases. On January 18,
2026, the Postal Service raised its prices, and the good news is that most mail categories will not have an increase
until the next rate change, which is expected in July. What is changing are the “Competitive” classes, which, in essence, are services that compete with UPS and FedEx. In this article, we will go over the details
so you can properly plan and budget for the changes, as well as find ways to save money by optimizing your
carrier services.”
