USPS May Soon Be Able To Ship Wine And Beer

USPS May Soon Be Able To Ship Wine And Beer

USPS May Soon Be Able To Ship Wine And Beer

Up until now, alcohol companies have only been able to ship their products through UPS and FedEx — not the United States Postal Service — but that could soon be changing. New legislation being introduced would allow the USPS to mail wine, beer, and other spirits directly to those who are of legal drinking age (in states that allow direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping). Why is this a game-changer for the USPS now? Simply put, more and more Americans are taking advantage of getting their household items delivered directly to them. Overall, there are currently forty seven states that allow shipments of wine, with ten of those (plus Washington, D.C.) also allowing the shipping of spirits. On top of that, since the start of the pandemic there has been a rise in at-home bars, and six additional states have now allowed for temporary in-state shipping from distillers to consumers. If Congress decides to reverse the ban on alcohol shipping, officials say it could increase the USPS revenue by a projected $180 million.

Recommended Posts

Loading...