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UPS Breaks Ground On Louisville Centennial Hub Expansion

The bulldozers are moving earth on UPS’s (NYSE: UPS) latest expansion project, bringing the rest of the Earth even closer to UPS customers in Kentucky and parts of Southern Indiana. This will improve accuracy and package integrity, while minimizing time in transit for UPS customers. “The additional capacity and hundreds of new jobs this expansion at the Centennial Ground Hub will create will help UPS play an even greater role in Kentucky’s economic development future. US 08/25/16Louisville, KY$300 million project to triple size, add 300 jobs and increase service capacity for customers. “This expansion by UPS, a premier global shipping and logistics company, will continue improving speed, service and volume for UPS customers while strengthening Kentucky’s already significant distribution and logistics industry,” Kentucky Gov.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:10:15+00:00 August 25th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Pursues Ambitious Sustainability Research Projects With U.S. Department Of Energy To Power The Future Of Trucking

“This is a potential game-changer for our electric vehicles,” said UPS Automotive Director Mike Britt. Researchers will attempt to develop a charger for electric trucks that’s embedded in the ground – flush with a UPS facility floor, for example. “As industry and policy makers look to identify sustainable solutions, grants such as the Department of Energy’s are an important building block for the next generation of technological advances,” Britt said. US 08/24/16Washington, DCA pair of Department of Energy grants awarded to UPS (NYSE: UPS) will enable the company and a world-class team of engineers to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at reducing emissions and revolutionizing the charging process for electric trucks. The proposed research could improve torque and horsepower, reduce costs, improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise levels.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:10:36+00:00 August 24th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Helps Canadian Businesses And Online Shoppers Get Packages Faster

From small packages to freight shipments, UPS helps exporters minimize customs holds and manage brokerage fees. For consumers, UPS My Choice® provides an email or text message the day before a shipment arrives. Canadian e-commerce grew by 17% in 2015 and 62% of Canadians already make purchases from American e-tailers.¹UPS capitalizes on this growth and delivers products to Canadian homes and businesses with UPS Standard®. UPS has been operating in the Canadian market for more than 40 years and covers every address in the country. US 08/18/16Atlanta, GAUPS Ground Packages Arrive 1 Day EarlierUPS today announced enhancements on routes from the U.S. to Canada that will help businesses and online shoppers receive their items purchased from U.S. shippers and retailers one day faster.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:10:49+00:00 August 18th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Wins 2016 CIO 100 Award For Package Network Visibility Tool

The award-winning CIO portfolio—CIO.com, CIO executive programs, CIO Strategic Marketing Services, CIO Forum on LinkedIn, CIO Executive Council and CIO primary research—provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. The CIO Executive Council is a professional organization of CIOs created to serve as an unbiased and trusted peer advisory group. The 29th annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. A business intelligence platform, NRT uses advanced analytics to take traditional network management, package tracking and package visibility tools to the next level. It provides UPS operations with the ability to see the state and performance of the service network across all packages moving through all modes of transportation and all buildings, for all UPS customers.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:11:13+00:00 August 15th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Worldwide Express Freight Service Expands Globally

UPS also expanded UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ service to over 2,110 zip codes in Mexico in June. Service reveals trade lane trendsUsage data of UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ service also reveals trade lane trends. Since its launch in 2013, the number of businesses using UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ service has increased more than 250 percent. “The growth of the UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ service in a relatively short time period shows it is fulfilling a critical market need for a reliable, urgent heavy freight international shipping service. For more information on UPS Worldwide Express Freight service, visit: ups.com/worldwideexpressfreight.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:11:27+00:00 August 9th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Report Shows “Smart Operations” Are Key To Manufacturing Excellence

“Smart operations are crucial to the long-term success of manufacturing companies,” said Derrick Johnson, vice president of marketing at UPS. Supply chain decision making: The data and analytic tools used in smart operations help manufacturers resolve issues in the supply chain faster. Buy-side value chain: Smart operations allow manufacturers to automate purchasing with their vendors and manage the inbound transportation of those supplies. Still, 47% of the survey respondents said their company’s progress toward smart operations exceeded that of their peers. Sell-side value chain: Smart operations allow manufacturers to change transportation modes and speeds as well as destinations based on shifting customer demand.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:11:44+00:00 August 8th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Board Announces Quarterly Dividend

US 08/05/16Atlanta, GAThe UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. Earlier this year, the UPS Board increased the regular quarterly dividend to the current level of $0.78 per share. You should consider the limitations on, and risks associated with, forward-looking statements and not unduly rely on the accuracy of predictions contained in such forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, changes in expectations, or the occurrence of unanticipated events after the date of those statements. The dividend is payable August 31, 2016, to shareowners of record on August 16, 2016.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:12:02+00:00 August 5th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Drives 1 Billion Cleaner Miles Meeting Goal Early

“The question wasn’t should we make alternative fuels work?” said Mike Whitlatch, UPS’s vice president of global energy and procurement. “While attaining this goal is new, our commitment to seeking out alternative fuels actually dates back to the 1930s when UPS tested electric vehicles. That continued investment, combined with supportive government policies, and a collaborative set of partners has helped to expand development and utilization of alternative fuels, vehicles and infrastructure throughout the world. It took UPS more than a decade to reach a point where the accumulation of miles driven by its fleet was rising nearly exponentially. By the end of 2016, UPS will have invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations globally since 2009.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:12:21+00:00 August 2nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Reporta Resultados Sólidos En El Segundo Trimestre

Perspectiva"UPS produjo resultados sólidos en el segundo trimestre, a pesar de la continua incertidumbre en la macroeconomía", dijo Richard Peretz, director financiero de UPS. Las mejoras en la productividad, reforzadas por la tecnología y combinadas con un menor costo de combustible, resultaron en una reducción del 0.2% en el costo por unidad en comparación con el mismo trimestre de 2015. Durante el trimestre, la industria del cuidado de la salud se convirtió en el sector con más altos ingresos en nuestro negocio de logística contractual. El crecimiento en las tasas bases compensó los cambios en la mezcla de productos y clientes. Paquetes internacionalesLa utilidad operativa internacional aumentó más de un 11% a USD$613 millones, lo que estableció un nivel récord en el segundo trimestre.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:13:03+00:00 July 29th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Registra Sólidos Resultados Para O 2º Trimestre

A receita por pacote sofreu queda de 1,9%, e em uma base de moeda neutra, a receita por pacote caiu 1,4%. Previsão"A UPS produziu resultados sólidos do segundo trimestre, apesar da incerteza contínua na macroeconomia”, disse Richard Peretz, diretor financeiro da UPS. A rota comercial da Europa para os EUA aumentou a um ritmo de dois dígitos, pois os clientes usaram a rede UPS para se beneficiar da força do dólar americano. Menores taxas de sobretaxa de combustível reduziram o crescimento da receita por pacote em cerca de 140 pontos base. A unidade Distribution registrou um forte crescimento da receita nos setores de saúde, aeroespacial e automotivo.