(COLORADO) — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) said it is ready to deliver service during the 2024 holiday rush thanks to investments and strategies as part of its 10-year plan. “Thanks to the substantial progress we have made under the Delivering for America plan, we are ready and confident to handle the holiday surge,” said USPS Chief Retail and Delivery Officer and Executive Vice President Dr. Joshua Colin. “Our ability to move packages and mail throughout our network has never been stronger. USPS continues to be the most affordable and reliable way to ship packages and mail this holiday season and year-round.” USPS outlined key investments ahead of the 2024 peak holiday season: Utilizing 83 revitalized sorting and delivery centers and revamping its network of nearly 19,000 delivery units which are the final stop for mail before they are delivered by letter carriers. These improvements have allowed USPS to expand its daily package processing capacity. Adding 506 new package sorting machines allows faster and more reliable sorting. Increased daily processing capacity, stabilized workforce, improved operating precision, and well-planned transportation practices. Handling 95% of package volume by ground transportation. Hiring 7,500 seasonal employees. The initial release of the next-generation delivery vehicles. “The United States Postal Service’s portfolio of shipping products make holiday shipping easy,” said Steve Montieth, USPS chief customer and marketing officer and executive vice president. “Both USPS Ground Advantage and USPS Priority Mail are priced lower than competitors, meaning customers can save more this holiday season. So, ship early and enjoy your holiday season.”