The Postal Service has selected FedEx as its new alliance partner for delivery of Global Express Guaranteed (GXG), our date-certain international shipping product. The new contract with FedEx takes effect on July 1, 2004, replacing a previous agreement with DHL Worldwide Express.

The alliance offers more direct transportation links for GXG and adds service to countries like Japan and Brazil. More countries will be added in the future. See the International Mail Manual (IMM) available online at http://pe.usps.gov for specific countries and territories served.

The new GXG labels, which feature both the USPS and FedEx logos, are easier to complete and affix. The Postal Service will continue to provide guaranteed, high quality service, and there is no increase in prices as a result of the new alliance.