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UPS Flight Forward Attains FAA’s First Full Approval For Drone Airline

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded UPS Flight Forward a Part 135 Standard certification on Friday. This first ever revenue-generating service demonstrated the business case for drone delivery of medical products and specimens. “UPS Flight Forward is benefitting from our knowledge as one of the world’s leading airlines. On The Horizon for UPS Flight ForwardUPS Flight Forward is forging paths to create innovative new services for customers. These include:Expansion of the UPS Fl

By UPS| 2019-09-30T17:00:00+00:00 September 30th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Express shares Ramadan proceeds with Manzil Center

FedEx Express shares Ramadan proceeds with Manzil CenterDUBAI, June 16 2019 — To celebrate the month of Ramadan, FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company and a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has donated a portion of its revenue earned from its network of retail service centers in the UAE during the month. The proceeds will support initiatives of the Manzil Center, an educational organization for people with special needs, based in Sharjah. The center provides an

By FedEx| 2019-06-15T17:00:00+00:00 June 15th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Express Strengthens Operations and Services with the Opening of New Ramp at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport

FedEx Express Strengthens Operations and Services with the Opening of New Ramp at Luis Muñoz Marin International AirportSAN JUAN, P.R., February 6, 2019 – FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the official inauguration of its new state-of-the-art San Juan Airport ramp operation located at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The opening of the new facility is part of the

By FedEx| 2019-02-05T16:00:00+00:00 February 5th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

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

Press Release

The Swedish fashion chain decided to engage DHL Global Forwarding based on the company’s effective vendor communication, strong sustainability agenda, and cost-efficient solutions across all of the fashion company’s active markets. DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has assumed all freight operations for Lindex. The Swedish fashion chain decided to engage DHL Global Forwarding based on the company's effective vendor communication, strong sustainability agenda, and cost-efficient solutions across all of the fashion company's active markets. Lindex' fashion assortment is available in around 490 stores across 18 Markets as well as via e-commerce in 30 countries. DHL Global

By DHL| 2018-10-21T17:00:00+00:00 October 21st, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Ground Expands U.S. Operations to Six Days Per Week Year-Round

For example, the record volume day in the history of FedEx 10 years ago was 12 million shipments. FedEx Ground will once again run six- and seven-day operations through the holiday season, and will continue six-day operations throughout its U.S. network year-round. Autonomous, driverless tugger technologies are enabling FedEx Ground to more effectively handle large, non-conveyable packages, which comprise more than 10 percent of FedEx Ground package volume. FedEx Ground yard management systems,

By FedEx| 2018-09-11T17:00:00+00:00 September 11th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

John A. Smith Named FedEx Freight President and CEO

John A. Smith Named FedEx Freight President and CEOWill succeed Michael L. Ducker August 16MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 30, 2018— FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today that John A. Smith has been named President and CEO of FedEx Freight effective August 16, 2018. Smith, 56, currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations at FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. Smith will succeed Michael L. Ducker, whose pending retirement was announced earlier this month. Along with being responsible fo

By FedEx| 2018-04-29T17:00:00+00:00 April 29th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Promotes Charlene Thomas To West Region President

US 04/23/18Atlanta, GAThomas will lead small package operations in eight districts covering 25 states. UPS (NYSE:UPS) today said it has promoted Charlene Thomas to West Region President, responsible for small package business operations in 25 states, succeeding George Willis, who took the role of UPS President of U.S. Operations. “We’re pleased Charlene has accepted the role of West Region President,” Willis said. “She has deep experience in UPS operations as well as broad business experience in

By UPS| 2018-04-22T17:00:00+00:00 April 22nd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

George Willis Named UPS President Of U.S. Operations, Myron Gray To Retire

US 04/16/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE: UPS) today appointed George Willis to the position of president of U.S. Operations, effective May 1. Willis, a 30 year veteran of UPS operations, will report to Jim Barber, UPS chief operating officer. Willis succeeds Myron Gray who has chosen to retire after a distinguished 40-year career at the company. Before serving as West Region president, Willis served as U.K., Ireland and Nordics district manager. In this role, he was responsible for operations, business

By UPS| 2018-04-15T17:00:00+00:00 April 15th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Executives Named to Black Enterprise’s 2017 List of Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America

FedEx Executives Named to Black Enterprise’s 2017 List of Most Powerful Executives in Corporate AmericaGloria Boyland, Shannon A. Brown and Matthew Thornton III have all been named to Black Enterprise’s 2017 List of Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America. Gloria R. Boyland is Corporate Vice President of Operations & Service Support at FedEx Corporation and has been with the company since 2004. For more information about Black Enterprise’s 2017 List of Most Powerful Corporate Executives, v

By FedEx| 2017-12-11T23:53:00+00:00 December 11th, 2017|companies|0 Comments