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parcel processing stream [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mail Pickup and Distribution
  • Postal Service Operation
DEF

A processing stream which includes items which do not meet the criteria for letters and flats and which exceed either two pounds in weight or 150 cubic inches in volume.

OBS

processing stream: ... a flow of mail items of like physical characteristics, generally processed on different types of equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levée et distribution du courrier
  • Exploitation postale
OBS

Flot de grands objets plats à traiter.

Spanish

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