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Reims IV

The negotiations of the new REIMS IV Agreement started in April 2009 and were finalized after intensive negotiations in September 2009, thus allowing it to enter into force on 1 January 2010.

The main features of the new REIMS IV Agreement are:

• more attractive Terminal Dues levels for Priority and Non-Priority mail items
• the introduction of E-Format and Non-Priority Quality of Service measurement
• a bonus system, in addition to the already existing penalty system, for achieving a high quality of service
• changes to the IDM product in order to make it more attractive and to attract higher volumes

In addition, an amended transitional period for REIMS East parties will provide the basis for a wide application of the REIMS system rules.

All REIMS agreements are cost based and incorporate incentives to provide quality of service. Postal operators must meet delivery quality of service targets in order to receive the full REIMS payment. REIMS IV is designed to continue the cost and quality basis but to provide a system that reflects better changes in the postal market since REIMS was first negotiated more than ten years ago.