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UPS Names George Brooks President Of The Americas Region

US 11/01/18Miami, FLUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced that George Brooks has been appointed president for the Americas Region. I look forward to continuing to provide strong leadership, increase our client portfolio, advance our business, and be part of the numerous philanthropic projects that are empowering communities in South Florida and throughout the region”, said George Brooks, president of UPS Americas region. He was promoted to President for the Southeast Region in 2004 and four years later assum

By | 2018-10-31T17:00:00+00:00 October 31st, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Names Romaine Seguin President Of Global Freight Forwarding

US 11/01/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today that Romaine Seguin has been appointed president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding. She will oversee air, ocean, and rail freight forwarding as well as brokerage and supplier management for the 220 countries and territories UPS serves around the world. Seguin began her career with UPS in the Missouri District in 1983 as a part-time hub supervisor and most recently was president of the UPS Americas Region. She’ll relocate from Miami to Atlanta a

By | 2018-10-31T17:00:00+00:00 October 31st, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

Game Servers Done Right

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By | 2018-10-30T17:00:00+00:00 October 30th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Recognized By EPA With Smartway Excellence Award

US 10/31/18Atlanta, GAAward recognizes exceptional achievement in supply chain sustainability and freight transportation efficiencyThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) earlier this week presented UPS (NYSE:UPS) with a SmartWay Excellence award, which recognizes leading carriers who have made significant contributions to reducing the impact of freight transportation on air quality. UPS operates one of the largest alternative fuel and advanced technology fleets in the U.S. In addition to

By | 2018-10-30T17:00:00+00:00 October 30th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Recognized by CECP: The CEO Force for Good As “Top Quartile,” Leading Global Brand in Social Investment

To be in the “Top Quartile” of total giving, companies gave at least $55.3 million in 2017, or 1.82 percent of pre-tax profit. Median total giving increased by 15%. Almost six out of ten companies increased giving in a three-year matched set between 2015 and 2017. Median total giving increased by 15%. Deeper impact of grants: Companies are seeking deeper impact of their grants through a more strategic distribution of grants.

By | 2018-10-29T17:00:00+00:00 October 29th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

Press Release

The report reveals that the fast-paced evolution underway in the sector is changing the way that shippers think when purchasing a transportation solution. Through this approximately EUR 700 million deal, Deutsche Post DHL Group and S.F. Holding enter a 10-year strategic partnership to grow supply chain operations in ChinaDeutsche Post DHL Group's supply chain China business to be incorporated into S.F. The transaction involves the supply chain business in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, herein after referred to as "China". Holding will have access to Deutsche Post DHL Group's best-in-class supply chain services, management expertise, transpor

By | 2018-10-25T17:00:00+00:00 October 25th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS To Launch First-Of-Its-Kind U.S. Urban Delivery Solution In Seattle

The cargo eBikes will operate in the historic Pike Place Market and downtown Seattle area on sidewalks and in designated bike lanes. If successful, UPS will expand the route and consider additional cargo eBike deliveries in other areas of the city. The UPS® cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The success of the UPS eBike was first demonstrated in 2012 i

By | 2018-10-24T17:00:00+00:00 October 24th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS 3Q18 Earnings Per Share Up More Than 20%

Third-quarter adjusted results exclude a pre-tax charge of $97 million, or $0.09 per share after tax, due to transformation-related costs. 3Q 2018 Adjusted3Q 2018 3Q 2017 Revenue $10,437 M $9,651 M Operating profit $949 M $988 M $1,011 MFor the U.S. Operating profit was up 24% to $242 million and adjusted operating profit increased 33% to $260 million. Transformation Strategy CostsWe supplement the presentation of our operating profit, operating margin, pre-tax income, net income and earnings pe

By | 2018-10-23T17:00:00+00:00 October 23rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

Signing The STOP Act Helps Stem The Flow Of Dangerous And Illicit Goods Into U.S.

“The STOP Act will provide the necessary tools for our law enforcement agencies so they can better screen and intercept dangerous inbound packages,” said David Abney, Chairman and CEO of UPS. “While private shippers like UPS already provide advanced data on every single package they import into America, postal operators have no such obligation. This legislation will close a loophole in our border security by ensuring that every package coming into the U.S. from abroad will receive consistent and

By | 2018-10-23T17:00:00+00:00 October 23rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments