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UPS To Build New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar At Worldport

US 10/03/19Louisville, KYCustomer demand prompts growth in UPS air express network. The new hangar will be large enough to simultaneously accommodate two 747-8F aircraft, the largest in the UPS Airlines fleet. We are thrilled to see the company’s continued growth here,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. “UPS’ continued investments in our city have created opportunity throughout our economy and across specialized logistics sectors like high-tech, biomedical and rapid prototyping. ”The incentive

By UPS| 2019-10-02T17:00:00+00:00 October 2nd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

New Non-Stop Flight Speeds Shipments From U.S. To The Middle East

“The UAE trades with all 50 U.S. states and has grown to become the U.S.’s largest export destination in the Middle East. “Growth potential is great for companies accessing the UAE and other rapidly developing industrial and commercial sectors in the region. The new flight is currently operating on a weekly basis and will become a daily flight on February 27th, operating Tuesday through Saturday. “Our customers are demanding more capacity, and we’re providing it with this non-stop connection to

By UPS| 2018-02-04T23:53:00+00:00 February 4th, 2018|companies|0 Comments

Secretary Geithner Visits UPS Worldport in Kentucky, Highlighting Importance of Investments in Infrastructure

Earlier this month, President Obama sent to Congress the American Jobs Act, which creates jobs and cuts taxes for middle-class Americans. "One of the most important parts of the President's American Jobs Act is to put people to work right now rebuilding America's infrastructure," said Secretary Geithner. "In order to be as productive and efficient as possible, American businesses need the foundation of a strong, reliable, modern infrastructure - and that means they need government to do its part. UPS estimates that a five minute daily delay for every UPS vehicle costs the company $100 million annually. The Secretary's visit highlighted the value government investment in 21st century infrastructure provides by increasing productivity and efficiency in our economy and strengthening the competitiveness of American businesses.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T18:33:21+00:00 September 26th, 2011|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Operating Shenzhen Hub, Worldport Expansion Finished

The Shenzhen Asia Pacific Hub, located at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport in China's thriving Pearl River Delta, replaces a UPS hub in Clark, Philippines. The Shenzhen hub plays a different role by connecting all major Asian points for the transport of intra-Asia volume. "We want to be where our customers need us most," said Dan Brutto, president of UPS International. Last year, UPS opened a new International Air Hub at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, connecting China to the UPS global air network including U.S. and European destinations. UPS air operations encompass more than 1,700 flight segments each day and reach into more than 835 gateways around the world.