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News

Here’s where we’ll be keeping you informed with the latest stories and updates from the world of mailing and distribution.

USPS: First class is set to become slower!

The Postal Service, in addition to pursuing services changes that would slow 40% of first-class mail, is pursuing a new service standard that would slow delivery of about a third of small, lightweight packages.  USPS executives told the Postal Regulatory Commission...

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UKP Worldwide Celebrates 20 Years

A message from our CEO, Lee Bucktrout... Having worked in the mailing and fulfilment industry for near on 30 years, I have been fortunate to gain a wealth of experience during this time.  Early on in my career, I developed a passion for the mailing industry and this...

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Making informed choices for your international mail

A piece from our Sales Director, Guy Cliffe... When you’re posting a marketing campaign, or magazine overseas, it’s very easy to choose the cheapest supplier without thinking through the ramifications of your choice – particularly during these crazy COVID times. Some...

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USPS Temporary Price Increase Approved

As covered in our news story on the 17th August, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a temporary price increase. Unfortunately, on 4th September 2020, the PRC approved this temporary change, taking...

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International Postage Service Update

As many of you will have experienced over the last few months, delivery times for postage of mail and parcels has been dramatically affected around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite these challenging times, we are pleased to report that we have kept...

read more

USPS Announces Temporary Price Increase

The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of a temporary price change taking effect on 18th October 2020.  The planned temporary price adjustments are in response to increased expenses and heightened demand...

read more

US Postage Price Hikes!

Are you affected by the price hikes on post to the US from July 1st? Prices are literally doubling from some suppliers - with Royal Mail announcing a £4.46/kg increase for all formats as well as further increases to their price per piece for eCommerce items. Why the...

read more

Latest Coronavirus update from UKPW

It's been a week since we touched base and for the most, it is still business as usual for UKPW. The previously mentioned measures and protocols put in place still stand and our team are getting used to new ways of working, whether that's by preparing shipments whilst...

read more

Coronavirus Update 24.03.2020

UKP Worldwide would like to take the opportunity to update you, our customers, following Boris Johnson's latest briefing, on 23rd March 2020, announcing that non-essential businesses were to close until further notice. For the most it is business as usual, as...

read more

USPS: First class is set to become slower!

The Postal Service, in addition to pursuing services changes that would slow 40% of first-class mail, is pursuing a new service standard that would slow delivery of about a third of small, lightweight packages.  USPS executives told the Postal Regulatory Commission...

read more

UKP Worldwide Celebrates 20 Years

A message from our CEO, Lee Bucktrout... Having worked in the mailing and fulfilment industry for near on 30 years, I have been fortunate to gain a wealth of experience during this time.  Early on in my career, I developed a passion for the mailing industry and this...

read more

Making informed choices for your international mail

A piece from our Sales Director, Guy Cliffe... When you’re posting a marketing campaign, or magazine overseas, it’s very easy to choose the cheapest supplier without thinking through the ramifications of your choice – particularly during these crazy COVID times. Some...

read more

USPS Temporary Price Increase Approved

As covered in our news story on the 17th August, the United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a temporary price increase. Unfortunately, on 4th September 2020, the PRC approved this temporary change, taking...

read more

International Postage Service Update

As many of you will have experienced over the last few months, delivery times for postage of mail and parcels has been dramatically affected around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite these challenging times, we are pleased to report that we have kept...

read more

USPS Announces Temporary Price Increase

The United States Postal Service (USPS) filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of a temporary price change taking effect on 18th October 2020.  The planned temporary price adjustments are in response to increased expenses and heightened demand...

read more

US Postage Price Hikes!

Are you affected by the price hikes on post to the US from July 1st? Prices are literally doubling from some suppliers - with Royal Mail announcing a £4.46/kg increase for all formats as well as further increases to their price per piece for eCommerce items. Why the...

read more

Latest Coronavirus update from UKPW

It's been a week since we touched base and for the most, it is still business as usual for UKPW. The previously mentioned measures and protocols put in place still stand and our team are getting used to new ways of working, whether that's by preparing shipments whilst...

read more

Coronavirus Update 24.03.2020

UKP Worldwide would like to take the opportunity to update you, our customers, following Boris Johnson's latest briefing, on 23rd March 2020, announcing that non-essential businesses were to close until further notice. For the most it is business as usual, as...

read more