Status: 
Ongoing
Carrier: USPS
Service Impacted: Priority Mail Express (PME)
Start Time: Mar 2, 2026 — 3:00 PM EST
Expected End: Mar 6, 2026 — 12:01 AM EST
Cause: Chemical spill at the FedEx hub in Memphis, TN
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a temporary embargo on Priority Mail Express (PME) due to extended operational impacts from a chemical spill at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee.
Because USPS relies on FedEx for transportation of Priority Mail Express shipments, the incident has temporarily disrupted this service nationwide.
Beginning 3:00 PM EST on Monday, March 2, 2026, USPS will not accept Priority Mail Express shipments at:
USPS retail counters
USPS acceptance units
Commercial shipping platforms, including Deliveri
Priority Mail Express will not appear as an available shipping option in Deliveri during this embargo.
USPS expects Priority Mail Express acceptance to resume at:
12:01 AM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026
USPS continues to monitor the situation with FedEx and may lift the embargo earlier if conditions improve.
Deliveri will update this page if service resumes sooner.
During the embargo, Deliveri customers can use alternative services such as:
USPS Priority Mail
USPS Ground Advantage
UPS Next Day Air
UPS 2nd Day Air
These services remain available within Deliveri.
A chemical spill at the FedEx hub in Memphis, TN has disrupted transportation operations used by USPS for Priority Mail Express shipments.
USPS and FedEx are working together to resolve the situation and restore normal service.
Deliveri will update this article if:
The embargo is lifted early
USPS announces new guidance
Service availability changes
If you have questions about shipping alternatives or existing shipments, please contact Deliveri support.
(919) 804-1779
help@ondeliveri.com
