September 14, 2017 - Ship Option

UPS/Greenbiz Survey Finds Businesses Are Concerned About Impacts Of Urbanization

However, according to The Road to Sustainable Urban Logistics survey, only 47 percent feel prepared to address the associated business challenges. Further, respondents cite air quality (58 percent) and traffic congestion (53 percent) as top concerns over other urban challenges. “This research clearly highlights the complexity of logistics operations in urban environments,” said Mark Wallace, senior vice president, global engineering and sustainability. About the Research StudyThe 2017 UPS/GreenB

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UPS First Commercial Customer In U.S. To Use New Daimler Electric Delivery Truck

US 09/14/17Atlanta, GACompany to Initially Use Three FUSO eCanter EVsUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it will place in service three medium-duty electric trucks from Daimler Trucks Fuso brand, called the eCanter. The new EV trucks build on UPS’s Rolling Laboratory fleet of more than 8,500 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The vehicle’s electric powertrain contains six high voltage lithium ion battery packs with 420 V and 13.8 kWh each. The three FUSO eCanter vehicles join the mor

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The UPS Foundation Extends Relief Network To Florida, Pledges More Than $1 Million In Additional Support

This is in addition to the more than $1 million given toward Hurricane Harvey relief efforts on August 28. “We’re seeing unprecedented need in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation and chief diversity and inclusion officer. Also last year, The UPS Foundation provided in-kind support for 468 shipments of humanitarian aid and relief in 53 countries – almost $6 million worth of in-kind services. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads