USPS enhances package handling during 2024 Holiday rush

New York’s Staten Island — During the 2024 Christmas rush, the U.S. Postal Service has been quite busy sorting and delivering packages. Its distribution, shipping, and operating procedures are more effective than before.

Thanks to the latest Small Delivery Unit Sorter (SDUS), which can scan and sort up to 3,000 packages an hour, the Postal Service is on track to move around 8 billion items across the country this year, said Xavier Hernandez, a USPS Strategic Communications officer. “With the package loading machine, we are definitely working more efficiently this year,” says letter carrier Frederick King.

The suggested priority mail deadline is today.

Our suggested send-by dates for this year’s anticipated Christmas delivery within the continental United States prior to December 25 are as follows:

Dec. 19:Priority Mail service

December 21: Express Priority Mail Service

For a complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates, please visitusps.com/holidayshippingdates.

USPS is currently hiring letter carriers and several other positions. To apply, please go to USPS.com/careers.

Your things have been moved by the Manor Road Post Office. The newest equipment, the SDUS (Small Delivery Unit Sorter), which can process roughly 3,000 packages per hour, has made it more efficient this year. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

At a morning meeting at the Manor Road Post Office, the newly appointed Postmaster Ann Ko gives kudos to the employees. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

The SDUS machine is operated by Linda Daniel.Your things have been moved by the Manor Road Post Office. The newest equipment, the SDUS (Small Delivery Unit Sorter), which can process roughly 3,000 packages per hour, has made it more efficient this year. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

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Your things have been moved by the Manor Road Post Office. The newest equipment, the SDUS (Small Delivery Unit Sorter), which can process roughly 3,000 packages per hour, has made it more efficient this year. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

Your things have been moved by the Manor Road Post Office. The newest equipment, the SDUS (Small Delivery Unit Sorter), which can process roughly 3,000 packages per hour, has made it more efficient this year. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

At a morning meeting at the Manor Road Post Office, the newly appointed Postmaster Ann Ko gives kudos to the employees. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

Letter Carrier Frederick King sorts his letters ready to head out for the day at the Post Office at Manor Road. Jan. Somma-Hammel/Staten Island Advance, December 19, 2024Advance of Staten Island

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