#UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION (UPU)

[stampsoftheworld]

Postes afghanes XIX-e Congrès Union postale universelle Hamburg 1984

Country: Afghanistan

Value: 40 AFS

Year: 1984

[the-bjd-community-confess]

Hello, this is your Oldie Chinese Diaspora Anon™️ I came across this Anon (https://the-bjd-community-confess.tumblr.com/post/757452685040631808/im-surprised-acbjd-isnt-an-official-dealer-for ) and their question-to-the-aether, and I think I know the answer. It’ll most likely answer a few other questions that have been floating around here as well. At least I think so, anyhow… I’ll try!

For starters, let me introduce you to something called the Universal Postal Union (Union postale universelle, UPU. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Postal_Union). For something so archaic, it is actually the largest reason why a lot of things that we complain about are the way they are. Anything shipped and mailed internationally follows the rate set up by the UPU. According to these international rates, it’s much cheaper to send anything by mail from Asia to Europe or North America. And it’s more expensive to send from South Korea than it is from China. This is why it makes sense that dealers based in China are able to offer free shipping – shipping is cheap enough originating from China that the dealers can absorb that cost. This is also why dealers based in China rarely deal for any company that are not Chinese in origin. It means the dealers will have to eat twice the amount of shipping (from country of origin to China and from China to final destination). It’s usually too cost prohibitive to do something like that, unfortunately.

This also reminds me of the question posted by an exasperated Anon a while back (https://the-bjd-community-confess.tumblr.com/post/748048371225346048/its-hysterical-that-divas-doesnt-understand-how ). Now, here’s a bit of a disclaimer: this specific dealer had shafted yours truly as well. After waiting for 2 years for a body with jointed hands, I was informed earlier this year that it was lost in transit. It’s a most dissatisfying result to a very long wait, and even if I was refunded the whole purchasing price, it was still left me with some distaste. I just wanted to make sure that nobody thinks the OCDA™️ is taking sides or deliberately speaking ill of either side of the conversation. Please understand, that is never the intention.

America-based dealers, like the ones mentioned in these conversations, are dealing with the unenviable position of paying two different shipping fees. They are also at a great disadvantage when it came to the UPU rates – shipping from the US is among one of the most expensive around the world, not to mention tariffs and import taxes. This is why Canadian collectors are usually disadvantaged when buying from US collectors. Even in the case where the overall distance between seller and buyer is shorter, as long as a package crosses national lines, the tariffs become significant.

Commercial shipping is, unfortunately, a little more complicated than someone shipping directly to the end-user after all. Trying to save on shipping becomes something that dealers try to do. One way of doing it is to take in the price difference and defray it on to the buyers, which is another reason why certain dealers have astronomical shipping/handling charges. Using land/water shipping is also a little cheaper than flying. But here is where the other conundrum lies – When a container tilts or falls into the water it’s considered lost. Recovery is a herculean task and it usually means the cargo in there is considered junked anyway (more information here: https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/what-happens-when-containers-are-lost-at-sea ) For smaller companies (BJDs are classified as micro-companies), they need to share containers with other people. This is something that’s actually badly controlled in China due to corrupt bureaucracy (so, once again, without taking sides, the OCDA™️ can vouch for what these guys said in this post to be true: https://www.facebook.com/BJDivas/posts/pfbid02tL96kt9R6vw546CZhe4V8EW7Fx7qqhx9NGzWjozVtbnqadR8yank69spfYjtMkn1l ) What they didn’t mention is what happens when a container falls over. While each container is insured, the value of the cargo is based on “What’s the declared content” and not “everything inside”. Imagine if a container that is filled with mostly clothes and it keels over, the insurance payout is relatively low due to the nature of -most- of its cargo. In that case, both the shipper and the receiver (the Dealer, in this case) incurs huge losses – a loss that cannot be defrayed on the final customer because they never received what they paid for.

As the child of parents who were importers and wholesalers, these intricacies of international shipping were something of a constant nightmare for us. You can imagine my surprise when I realised that the Chinese dealer ships to me for free… I was used the family business ordering enough stock to fill half a 50’ container about 6-12 months prior to it arriving. It’s the part of doing business that folks don’t really spend too much time thinking of, but it can really be at somewhere between 1/10 to 1/4 of the final MSRP. (If everything went well, of course. Because that’s not always possible for many, many reasons.) All of this need money, which means for a micro-company, the shipping is even more expensive. This is why while the labour cost in China is indeed quite low, the reason for the high price is -not- because of that.

Of course, the OCDA™️ would like to stress that while shipping is very difficult, it doesn’t fully absolve the dealer mentioned by the Exasperated Anon. There are a lot more things that could be done in terms of communication and streamlining the process. There’s just nothing for it. I’d like to extend my sympathy to anyone who feels that they are wronged by this dealer; heaven knows, I am one of you, too.

~Anonymous

[fan-person-forevernever]

I had a thought that I didn't know how mailing works globally from country to country. So I searched it up and I was learning about the UPU(Universal Postal Union)

and it turns out that today is WORLD POST DAY!!

What an amazing coincidence!

Happy world post day to those who celebrate, and who those who just found out it was today!!!!!!

[lickmystamp]

US postage stamp, 1989 “Traditional Mail Delivery” Scott #2434 - #2437

Issued: November 19, 1989 - Washington, DC Quantity: 40,956,000 Designer: Mark Hess Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Lithographed & engraved)

The block of four Traditional Mail Delivery stamps was issued to commemorate the United States’ hosting of 20th Universal Postal Union Congress. It was the first time the US hosted the UPU in 92 years. The stamp issue, and the congress, also coincided with World Stamp Expo ’89.

[deadbabyartyom]

Thank upu

Im not thanking the universal postal union for anythinf

[pooma-today]

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝗜𝗗𝗨𝗞𝗞𝗜

On October 11, 2024, the Peerumed Post Office in Idukki became a beacon of community spirit and global connectivity as it celebrated World Postal Day. This event, coordinated by Deepu RS Chadayamangalam of The National UN Volunteers-India, highlighted the indispensable role of postal services in our lives.

𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗬 𝗗𝗥. 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗠𝗜

The celebration was inaugurated by Post Master Dr. Guinness Madaswami, whose inspiring words underscored the historical and ongoing significance of postal services. He emphasized how the postal network has been a lifeline, connecting people across distances, fostering communication, and supporting economic development.

"𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗡" 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬

A highlight of the event was the “Postothon” Walk Relay, symbolizing the relentless journey of postal services in bridging gaps and delivering messages of hope and unity. Participants from various walks of life joined hands, reflecting the collective effort required to maintain and enhance this vital service.

𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡

This celebration also paid tribute to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which has been a cornerstone of global communication for 150 years1. The UPU’s mission to ensure accessible and reliable postal services for all continues to be as relevant today as it was at its inception.

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

The event at Peerumed Post Office was more than a celebration; it was a reaffirmation of the power of community and the enduring importance of postal services. It reminded us that, even in an age of digital communication, the postal network remains a crucial thread in the fabric of our society, ensuring that no one is left behind.

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World Post day happens each year on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which started in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was the start of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over the world. World Post Day started in 1969. Since then, countries all over the world take part in celebrations to highlight the importance of the postal service. Many things happen on this day. Post offices in some countries hold special stamp collection exhibitions; there are open days at postal measures and there are workshops on postal history. The UPU organises an international letter writing competition for young people.

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[rabbitcruiser]

World Post Day

World Post Day is October 9 and we’re pumped for a throw back to communication methods of the past with some good old-fashioned letters. Mail carrier services have been in existence since ancient times, and even though we can communicate almost anything (literally) at the touch of a button, there’s no denying the importance of our local postal services…or the excitement of receiving a package in the mail! World Post Day marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union, and it’s from this humble wellspring that the global communications revolution started and continues to this day.

When is World Post Day 2024?

World Post Day is on October 9 every year. The date was selected as it marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.

History of World Post Day

Sending a letter is one of the most iconic acts of showing someone you care. While we may not pay much attention to the processes or regulations that go into zipping our mail around the globe after we lick the stamp, it takes an international team to get birthday cards and online shopping from point A to B.

Origins of what we now know as the postal service date to Ancient Egypt circa 2500 BC, while the oldest official postal service is found in 550 BC Iran. Various civilizations utilized a courier service to pass letters, messages, news, and parcels across empires spanning thousands of miles, inspiring the modern idea of the mailman. The US’s own postal service dates back to Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general in 1775.

On October 9, 1874, the Universal Postal Union was established as a means of cooperation and regulation amongst its member states’ mail services —  today it allows mail to flow freely from your mailbox to Timbuktu, and everywhere in between!  In 1969, World Post Day was inaugurated at the Tokyo Universal Postal Congress.

Each year, the UPU’s 192 member countries celebrate World Post Day on October 9 to mark the importance of universal mail and the UPU’s contributions to society and the global economy. Countries hold special stamp exhibitions and launch new postal initiatives; India hosts a week-long celebration each year over the week of October 9.

As a testament to bringing people together, the UPU hosts an International Letter Writing competition for children up to age 15. Winners are selected from each country and the world champion is selected by a UPU panel. Not only does the program promote literacy, but it keeps the excitement of waiting for the mail alive and well.

World Post Day timeline

550 B.C. First Postal Service Established

The first organized postal system originates in Ancient Persia on the orders of King Cyrus the Great.

225 B.C. Oldest Piece of Mail Sent

The oldest example of an official post comes from third century B.C. Egypt.

1840 Postage Stamp Invented

Englishman Sir Rowland Hill introduces the world’s first postage stamp.

September 15, 1874 First Postal Conference Hosted

Representatives from 22 nations gather in Bern, Switzerland, to plan for an international postal union.

October 9, 1874 Treaty of Bern Held

The General Postal Union is established — later to be called the Universal Postal Union.

1969 World Post Day Established

The Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo establishes World Post Day.

World Post Day FAQs

Who celebrates World Post Day?

Everyone across the globe! World Post Day was created by the Universal Postal Union, which was established to create and maintain a free-flowing system of international mail regardless of country lines.

Where is the Universal Postal Union?

Anyone can visit the UPU in the Swiss capital of Bern, where it was founded in 1874. You can also visit an extensive exhibit on the UPU at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C., along with exhibits on national and international mail and stamps.

What types of mail does the Universal Postal Union handle?

The UPU deals with everything from personal letters and classified documents to e-commerce and online shopping packages.

Why do dogs go crazy over mail carriers?

Dogs are territorial — as far as they’re concerned, your friendly mailman is a daily threat to their domain. Plus, they come bearing a bag full of unfamiliar smells from across the globe; that stimulation is enough to drive Buster bananas!

World Post Day Activities

Surprise someone with a letter

Thank a mail carrier

Contribute to a food drive

Everybody loves to receive a letter in the mail. And since we do most of our communicating online these days, sending something "the old-fashioned way" is a perfect way to honor our shared postal heritage.

They come to our houses nearly every day. Maybe we should take the time to say hello and introduce ourselves — and to thank them for their service.

The U.S. postal service organizes a food drive for the second Saturday in May. Help out those less fortunate by contributing. The USPS says they've delivered more than 1.6 billion pounds of food through this program.

5 Amazing Facts About The Postal System

It processes 5,000 letters a second

It receives no help from Uncle Sam

It has ancient English origins

It used to walk like an Egyptian

It started ZIP codes

The U.S Postal Service processes more than 5,000 pieces of mail every second.

The USPS receives no tax dollars for operating expenses.

The word "mail" comes from a Medieval English word referring to a traveler's bag or pack.

The earliest documented evidence of a courier system is from Egypt (around 2400 BC).

ZIP stands for Zone Improvement Plan, begun in 1963 by the USPS.

Why We Love World Post Day

It reminds us to stay in touch

Postal workers deserve recognition

There's nothing like getting a letter or a postcard

John Lennon once sang that "life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." And in the hustle-and-bustle world, it's good to take the time to reach out to those we love. The postal service lets us do that — quickly, efficiently, and for a good price, too!

Although the U.S. Postal Service has no official motto, it is often associated with a quote from the Ancient Greek historian Herodotus: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." The quote is a fitting tribute to postal workers the world over who are tasked with delivering our most precious correspondence.

Sure, most of us communicate via the internet these days. But there's just something extra special about opening the mailbox to find a handwritten note from someone far away.

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[worldpostday]

On the Road to Abidjan.

It has been an honour to lead the Universal Postal Union (UPU) through some of the most tumultuous years of the UN specialized agency’s history.

Learn more about On the Road to Abidjan.

[kikotapasando]

Minister Charles Cooper Riba 4 di yüni, ami huntu ku BTP i CPost tabata tin un seshon ku Sr. Metoki, Direktor General di Union Postal Universal (UPU).

[saeeddaily]

اتحادیه جهانی پست

اتحادیه جهانی پست (به انگلیسی: Universal Postal Union یا UPU) نخستین انجمن در جهت همکاری بین کارکنان بخش پست و از مؤسسات تخصصی وابسته به سازمان ملل متحد است. اتحادیه جهانی پست با تصویب معاهده برن در سال ۱۸۷۴ تأسیس شد.

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How the Postal Code was Created?

The creation of postal codes, also known as ZIP codes in the United States and postcodes in many other countries, is rooted in the need for a standardized system to efficiently sort, process, and deliver mail and parcels. The development of postal code systems evolved over time in response to the growing volume of mail, expanding geographic regions, and advancements in technology and logistics. In this article, we'll explore the origins and evolution of postal codes, the factors driving their creation, and their significance in the global postal system.

1. Origins of Postal Codes:

The concept of postal codes dates back to the early days of mail delivery when postal services relied on manual sorting and routing of mail based on geographic proximity and address information. As mail volumes increased and postal networks expanded, the need for a more systematic approach to sorting and delivery became apparent. The first postal code systems emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom introducing numeric or alphanumeric codes to facilitate mail sorting and routing.

2. Standardization and Efficiency:

The development of postal codes was driven by the desire to standardize addressing formats and improve the efficiency of mail delivery. Standardized postal codes provided a structured framework for organizing mail into geographic regions, allowing postal workers to quickly and accurately route mail to its intended destination. By assigning unique codes to specific areas, postal services could streamline sorting operations, reduce processing times, and optimize delivery routes, resulting in faster and more reliable mail service.

3. Technology and Automation:

Advancements in technology, particularly in the fields of automation and information processing, played a crucial role in the creation and implementation of postal code systems. The advent of mechanized sorting machines, optical character recognition (OCR) systems, and computerized databases enabled postal services to automate the sorting and processing of mail based on postal codes. These technologies increased the speed and accuracy of mail sorting operations, allowing postal services to handle growing mail volumes more efficiently.

4. Geographic Hierarchy and Coding Structure:

Postal codes are typically structured hierarchically to reflect the geographic hierarchy of the areas they represent. Larger geographic areas, such as countries or states/provinces, are assigned broader postal code prefixes, while smaller areas, such as cities or neighborhoods, have more specific postal code suffixes or extensions. This hierarchical coding structure allows postal services to organize mail into manageable geographic regions and efficiently route mail to its final destination.

5. Implementation and Adoption:

The implementation and adoption of postal code systems varied across countries and regions, with some countries introducing postal codes relatively early and others adopting them later. The process of implementing postal codes often involved extensive planning, coordination, and public education efforts to ensure widespread adoption and acceptance. Governments, postal authorities, and international organizations such as the Universal Postal Union (UPU) played key roles in promoting the adoption of postal codes and facilitating interoperability between different postal systems.

6. Benefits and Significance:

Postal codes offer several benefits and are essential components of the global postal system:

Efficient Mail Sorting: Postal codes streamline the sorting and processing of mail by providing a standardized addressing format that facilitates automated sorting and routing.

Accurate Delivery: Postal codes help ensure accurate delivery of mail to its intended destination by providing precise location information for postal workers and delivery routes.

Improved Service: By organizing mail into geographic areas, postal codes enable postal services to provide faster and more reliable delivery service to customers, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Geographic Targeting: Postal codes allow businesses and organizations to target specific geographic areas for marketing, distribution, and delivery purposes, enabling more effective and efficient mail campaigns.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the creation of postal codes was driven by the need for a standardized system to efficiently sort, process, and deliver mail and parcels. The development of postal code systems evolved over time in response to advancements in technology, expanding mail volumes, and the growing complexity of postal networks. Postal codes play a crucial role in the global postal system by providing a structured framework for organizing mail, streamlining sorting operations, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of mail and parcels to their intended destinations.

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[lickmystamp]

US postage stamp, 1989 “Traditional Mail Delivery - UPU Congress Souvenir Sheet” Scott #2438

Issued: November 29, 1989 - Washington, DC Quantity: 2,047,200 Designer: Mark Hess Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Lithographed & engraved)

The block of four Traditional Mail Delivery stamps was issued to commemorate the United States’ hosting of 20th Universal Postal Union Congress. It was the first time the US hosted the UPU in 92 years. The stamp issue, and the congress, also coincided with World Stamp Expo ’89.

[aryansagri]

World Post Office Day

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world #moringabenefits #moringa #moringaoleifera #postoffice #postoffice #postofficebox

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