(WDNews) — Amazon is considering a major change in how it delivers packages, according to national news reports. The company may end its longtime partnership with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and instead expand its own delivery system across the country.
Neither Amazon nor USPS has confirmed the reports. Newsweek said Amazon did not respond to questions and USPS said it had no comment “at this time.”
If Amazon makes this move, it could cause big changes in the delivery industry. It could also hurt USPS, which already struggles financially. The Postal Service brings in more than $6 billion a year from Amazon, its largest customer. Losing that partnership could make things even harder for the agency.
Sources told The Washington Post that Amazon may stop using USPS as early as late 2026. Talks about renewing their contract have reportedly stalled. Still, Amazon says the Postal Service remains an important partner.
“The Postal Service is a long-standing and trusted partner,” Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly said, adding that the company is looking at all options to keep deliveries running smoothly.
Experts warn the change could cause major ripple effects.
“There’s no business out there that can replace Amazon for the Postal Service,” Leo Raymond of Mailers Hub told the Post. Another expert, Elena Patel of the Brookings Institution, said losing Amazon would be a “fundamental threat” to USPS.
Amazon has also been testing new, faster delivery ideas. One trial program, Amazon Now, offers 30-minute delivery for groceries and household items in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia. Drivers pick up items from small storage centers set up close to neighborhoods.
Amazon’s current contract with USPS ends in October 2026. Reportedly, Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy and Postmaster General David Steiner met in November, leaving open the chance of a new deal.
If Amazon builds a fully independent delivery network, the company would need to invest heavily in trucks, workers and following shipping rules. Customers—especially those in rural areas—could see changes in delivery times, prices or service options.
For USPS, losing Amazon could make its financial problems worse and may force lawmakers to step in again.
