In the eyes of many shippers, the last few years have seen more change than the last few decades. 
2025 - just two months in - is no exception. GRIs have taken effect, carrier partnerships have shifted, de minimis import exemptions are in the crosshairs, and the U.S. Postal Service is making headlines week after week. 
We’re here to help you stay caught up.
In this episode of LeaderShipping, Jeremy Lee is joined by Mark Waverek, Managing Director at Plaidmark Management Consulting services, to discuss 2025’s early headlines, changes with the USPS (and greater parcel market), and how shippers can best navigate the shifting landscape.
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00:00 Introduction02:39 The state of the Postal Service05:08 USPS consolidator changes (2025’s biggest trends)07:09 The end of de minimis exemptions?14:22 The USPS’ transformation plan16:50 USPS Ground Advantage18:55 Ounce-based parcel rates20:37 Direct NSAs with the USPS22:37 The benefit of data visibility23:46 DHL and USPS’ evolving relationship27:22 Privatizing the USPS?28:46 The keys to shipping success in 202531:05 2025’s Good News33:20 Mark’s final advice for 202535:22 Building contingency plans with SiftedAI36:39 Get in touch with Mark38:09 SiftedAI’s tools