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The Importance Of The Circular Economy To Business Expected To Double In Next Two Years, According To New Research By UPS And Greenbiz Group

“We are not surprised to see the growing importance of circular economy concepts to business,” said Ed Rogers, UPS senior director of global sustainability. Awareness of the Circular Economy is ExpandingNearly three in five respondents state that their organization is implementing circular economy principles in at least one of its product lines or service offerings. “As this research shows, focusing on ‘first mile’ logistics is crucial to helping businesses implement a cost-effective circular economy. An insufficient business case was cited as the greatest barrier to implementing an effective, global circular economy. “At UPS, we use our expertise in logistics to help enable and facilitate the circular economy,” said Rogers.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:39:26+00:00 March 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Adds More Than 12,000 Zip Codes To Earliest Delivery Service

In the U.S, the service UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M. is renamed UPS Next Day Air® Early to note that it is the first available delivery. The UPS Next Day Air Early service now reaches 94% of ZIP codes and 98% of businesses in the U.S. with the expansion. For more information on the UPS Next Day Air Early service guarantee and committed delivery times, visit ups.com/early. UPS already has an advantage over the competition in serving more ZIP codes by 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. than any other carrier. Small business and professional service providers, such as accountants, compete on service.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:39:59+00:00 March 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

State Farm receives the U.S. Postal Service Partnership for Growth Award

“State Farm is honored to receive the esteemed Partnership for Growth Award,” said State Farm Business Analyst Ken Metroff. Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan and Deputy Postmaster General Ronald A. Stroman presented the Partnership for Progress Award to State Farm at the National Postal Forum. “The Postal Service is a critical business partner to State Farm and our customers. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.comand usps.com/postalfacts. NASHVILLE — State Farm, America’s biggest home and auto insurance group, was recognized today by the U.S.

By USPS| 2016-09-07T00:03:06+00:00 March 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

U.S. Postmaster General unveils digital strategy to support mailing industry at National Postal Forum

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.comand usps.com/postalfacts. The National Postal Forum is an annual national gathering of the mailing industry’s most influential thought leaders, innovators and visionaries. Reporters interested in speaking with regional Postal Service public relations professionals should visit this link. NASHVILLE, TN — Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the Postal Service, today announced efforts by the Postal Service to lead an information and technology-driven reinvention of mail during a keynote speech at the National Postal Forum—the annual mailing industry trade show.

By USPS| 2016-09-07T00:02:56+00:00 March 21st, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

USPS resumes mail service to Cuba

The types of mail customers in the U.S. can send to Cuba include First-Class Mail International items, such as postcards and letter size envelopes, First-Class Package International Service items, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes. Postal Service is pleased to participate in the historic direct transportation of mail service with Cuba," said Postmaster General and CEO Megan J. Brennan. WASHINGTON — Today the United States Postal Service announced it resumed direct transportation of mail service with Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.comand usps.com/postalfacts. A comprehensive list of mailing conditions to Cuba can be found in the International Mail Manual at: http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/ce_017.htm#ep1416554.

By USPS| 2016-09-07T00:03:26+00:00 March 16th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

FedEx Corp. Reports Strong Adjusted Third Quarter Earnings

FedEx Corp. Reports Strong Adjusted Third Quarter EarningsMEMPHIS, Tenn., March 16, 2016 … FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today reported adjusted earnings of $2.51 per diluted share for the third quarter ended February 29, compared to adjusted earnings of $2.03 per diluted share a year ago. These benefits were partially offset by weaker operating results at FedEx Freight and FedEx Ground. Without adjustments, FedEx reported earnings of $1.84 for the third quarter compared to $2.18 per diluted share last year. This year’s quarterly consolidated earnings have been adjusted for expenses related to certain legal matters ($0.61 per diluted share) and the pending acquisition of TNT Express ($0.06 per diluted share). The outlook assumes moderate economic growth and excludes certain legal matters as well as any TNT-related costs or operating results.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:22:01+00:00 March 16th, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Invests $100 Million In Compressed Natural Gas, CNG Vehicles And Related Infrastructure

The use of natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions six to 11 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy¹. CNG is made by compressing natural gas to less than one percent of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. US 03/15/16Atlanta, GAHelping to Create and Support Nationwide Natural Gas MarketUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. United States Department of Energy, “Natural Gas Vehicle Emissions.” Accessed 03/31/2015 “CNG is part of a broad investment in a variety of alternative fuel vehicles.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:40:20+00:00 March 15th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

The UPS Foundation Commits $14 Million To Support Community Safety Programs

“Initiatives that aid refugees and advance community safety have never been more critical,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer at UPS. Fundación Gonzalo Rodríguez – in support of The Child Passenger Safety Educators Training Program, which provides training on child road safety. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community involvement to local, national, and global communities. Since the program’s inception, The UPS Foundation has given $12.5 million in total Road Code contributions. The UPS Foundation also will support the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation’s “Helmets for Kids” and “Safe Roads.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:40:40+00:00 March 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

Press Release

The Group launched a new Trend Report âRobotics in Logisticsâ revealing how collaborative robots will affect supply chains. Clemens Beckmann, Executive Vice President Innovation, Post - eCommerce - Parcel, Deutsche Post DHL Group, said: “Just like our children can’t picture a world without computers, it is likely that their children will feel the same way about robots. The Group trials collaborative robots in selected warehouse sites to find solutions for transforming supply chains. The speed of technological progress is increasing rapidly with new advancements and breakthroughs occurring almost daily. The outlook fo

By DHL| 2016-10-01T10:06:50+00:00 March 14th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Collaborative robots will transform logistics

Clemens Beckmann, Executive Vice President Innovation, Post - eCommerce - Parcel, Deutsche Post DHL Group, said: “Just like our children can’t picture a world without computers, it is likely that their children will feel the same way about robots. The Group trials collaborative robots in selected warehouse sites to find solutions for transforming supply chains. The speed of technological progress is increasing rapidly with new advancements and breakthroughs occurring almost daily. The outlook for robotics is very exciting and the world of logistics will benefit from the coming developments in robotic technology. The insights of the tests will be shared at the Group´s first Robotics Day on April 7 at the DHL Innovation Center in Germany, bringing together the leading minds in robotics.