U.S. Code > Title 39 Postal Service > PART V—TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL (§§ 5001—5605) > CHAPTER 56—TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY VESSEL (§§ 5601—5605) > § 5603. Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

§ 5603. Transportation of mail by vessel as freight or express

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.
A common carrier by water that fails or refuses to transport the mail when required to do so under this section shall be fined not more than $500 for each day of refusal.