Post Office Offers Drop-And-Deliver Service
[Updated] The Bermuda Post Office is “now offering a Drop-and-Deliver Service” which will allow vendors “the option of dropping-off mail items and packages to the Bermuda Post Office for local delivery within 24 hours.”
A Government spokesperson said, “As the Bermuda Post Office [BPO] continues to modernise and reinvent itself by offering services needed by local businesses, the Ministry for the Cabinet Office is pleased to advise the public that the BPO is now offering a Drop-and-Deliver Service. This service will further enhance those offered and allow local businesses to use the BPO to deliver products to their clients in Bermuda and overseas.
“This value-added service will allow local e-commerce, as well as the traditional brick-and-mortar vendors that do not have a delivery network, the option of dropping-off mail items and packages to the Bermuda Post Office for local delivery within 24 hours.
“As a bonus, they can also arrange for the Post Office to pick up packages weighing up to 25lbs from their place of business and deliver them for $7.50 per item, thus providing local businesses with an affordable last-mile delivery and logistics service.
“Additionally, as Bermuda based businesses now compete globally, Government must provide them with the resources to help them thrive. To that end, the Ministry is excited to advise the public of an add on feature of the Drop-and-Deliver service that will assist small business owners with expanding their reach internationally.
“Upon agreement, small businesses wishing to ship goods or merchandise overseas can arrange for pick up and overseas shipping by the BPO. Pick-up is free, and customers will find that the BPO postage rates for this service are consistently at least forty per cent [40%] of what couriers typically charge and can be reviewed at www.bermudapost.bm.
“At this time, it is essential to clarify that the Bermuda Post Office’s MyBermudaPost service agreement is with Access USA Shipping LLC and valued at $24,000; it falls below the threshold that requires procurement and Cabinet approval. The Ministry is aware of possible legal challenges relating to this agreement and cannot comment any further on the matter.
“Lastly, this Government remains committed to Bermuda and assisting local businesses with overcoming the economic challenges we now face by removing barriers that impede local and international growth.”
Bernews has submitted questions in relation to this statement, and we will update as able if we receive a response.
Update 6.55pm: Noting that the statement above said one service may be “40% of what couriers charge,” we asked how will this be done, will the lower cost result in further public spending, and if the cost will be 40% is there any concern of attaining such a large market share it impacts the courier private sector field.
In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry for the Cabinet Office explained that, “The Bermuda Post Office’s current infrastructure will be used, with no increase to current operational costs.”
“As such, the 40% savings reflect reductions in transport, clearing, delivery, and international shipping costs to customers that do not require overnight service. Customers will reap the benefits of these cost reductions and the comfort of knowing their shipments are secure and traceable from pickup to delivery.”
The Bermuda Post Office is “now offering a Drop-and-Deliver Service” which will allow vendors “the option of dropping-off mail items and packages to the Bermuda Post Office for local delivery within 24 hours.”
If I can get to the PO, I can deliver it myself.
Yes. Since the average time it takes to deliver a local letter is about ten days plus rain delays, there is no chance they will suddenly deliver things in one day.
so now Govt is calling the firm Access USA Shipping LLC …. what happened to MyUS? Or are they the same firm?
Same firm.
Of course, the 24 hour window will not apply if showers are forecast. Everyone knows no deliveries are made by postal workers if there is a chance of any rain.
Sounds like a good reason to hire more staff. After all we can’t expect the current staff who have little to do to do more.
It’s worse than ever right now. I will never walk into that building ever again unless I have absolutely no choice.
So the taxpayer is now subsidizing the an overseas company to compete with Bermudian businesses.
Why isn’t the overseas company paying the government for this?
It sounds ridiculous. And Furbert’s discussion of it on TV was pathetic,
These are the absolute last people I would trust go bring my things in,