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39 U.S.C. § 5603. — Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express · Congress.wiki

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39 U.S.C. § 5603.Chapter 56

§ 5603

Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

39 U.S.C. § 5603.Chapter 56

Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

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The Postal Service may require that mail be transported by freight or express when—

((1)) there is no competition on a water route and the rate or compensation asked is excessive; or

((2)) no proposal is received.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)