USPS aviation network reviewed
A new Unites States Postal service (USPS) audit shows that the agency’s switch to UPS as its primary air cargo provider in late 2024 has reduced transport spending by 43% in Q1 of financial 2025. The USD 10 billion contract follows a strategic move to consolidate volumes and cut costs, announced in April 2024.
While air volume dropped by 7%, auditors found shortcomings in service monitoring. USPS lacks reliable performance data to assess UPS delivery quality. In addition, some hazardous items were mistakenly routed through the new air network, raising safety concerns. Scanning failures at surface sites further limit visibility.
The audit recommends corrective action to restore control and improve oversight. USPS management agreed to implement all five measures. The UPS contract is central to the USPS’s 'delivering for America' strategy and marks a major shift in US domestic mail logistics. (ah)