The U.S. Postal Service is launching USPS Connect, a set of shipping options that use USPS’ new mail processing equipment and reconfigured network to provide next-day delivery.
The agency will launch the service with a ribbon-cutting event at 12 p.m. on June 1 at the Bloomfield Post Office.
The Hartford-area, including downtown Hartford and part of West Hartford, are among the 37 zip codes in Connecticut that are included in the new service.
USPS Connect includes four services:
- USPS Connect Local offers next-day service, with same-day delivery, Sunday delivery and pickup options in select locations for local businesses to reach local customers. Businesses may enter USPS Connect Local packages and mail at the receiving dock of a designated postal facility or select free en-route pickup from their carrier.
- USPS Connect Regional provides next-day regional entry and delivery of Parcel Select packages and Parcel Select Lightweight packages. Most packages will be delivered the next day within a specified region.
- USPS Connect National provides delivery of packages through First Class Package Service, Parcel Select Ground and Retail Ground.
- USPS Connect Returns is for businesses to offer customer returns, with free en-route pickup by their carrier or drop-off at a nearby location.
The postal service says its new shipping options give small businesses the same rates as larger businesses.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS Connect provides businesses “an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery.” The service is part of the 10-year Delivering for America plan, which is aimed at helping the agency achieve financial sustainability.
