# PostNL Slows Mail Delivery in Netherlands | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-07-13T11:09:02+00:00
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## Resource

PostNL is ditching next-day mail delivery for standard letters in the Netherlands, extending it to two days starting July 12th — a move driven by plummeting mail volume and rising costs. If you need it faster, a pricey priority service costs €3.95 per letter (up from €1.40). They’re even eyeing a three-day standard for regular mail next year. With letter volume down 70% over two decades and a €35 million loss last year, PostNL is slashing costs by potentially eliminating Saturday deliveries and reducing mailboxes. Parcels? Still mostly next-day — just not on Sundays or Mondays. Snail mail is slowing down, but your packages are still speedy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11c25151ca46bf61

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