March 22, 2016 - Ship Option

FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder

FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorderRe-launch of Bongo International Marks Expansion of FedEx Global E-commerce PortfolioMEMPHIS, Tenn., March 22, 2016– FedEx Trade Networks, the international freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), today announced the re-launch of Bongo International as FedEx® CrossBorder . FedEx CrossBorder is a subsidiary of FedEx Trade Networks, Inc. and is comprised of innovative e-commerce cross-border enablement capabilities. “FedEx CrossBorder expands the FedEx portfolio and provides e-tailers with opportunities to ship locally and grow internationally. “Customers are looking for ways to tap into e-commerce markets internationally, and FedEx CrossBorder helps provide that access,” said James R. Muhs, president and CEO, FedEx Trade Networks. About FedEx Trade NetworksAs the international freight forwarding arm of FedEx Corp., FedEx Trade Networks connects 95 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) with its comprehensive suite of solutions.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T06:22:10+00:00 March 22nd, 2016|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Hosts ACE Export Webinar on March 31

Speakers include Pierre Clement, UPS Customs Compliance Manager; Rob Gonzalez, UPS Customs Brokerage Manager; and Greg Maddaleni, UPS Customs Brokerage Manager. This is the third ACE webinar UPS has hosted and will focus on the changes to U.S. export compliance. US 03/22/16Atlanta, GAUPS will present a webinar on U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) update on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. This approach is designed to provide all parties, including CBP, Partner Government Agencies and companies additional time for the transition. Formerly scheduled for Feb. 28, CBP implemented a staggered approach with the first mandate beginning March 31.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:38:19+00:00 March 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Expands Operations At Ontario International Airport

US 03/22/16Ontario, CANew technology-driven sorting facility to process international air volumeExisting ground package sorting facility to double capacity and add jobsUPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the addition of a new sorting facility and the expansion of its existing building at Ontario International Airport. The expanded ground sorting facility will be retrofitted with automated sorting systems and have twice the package processing capacity. Construction of the air sorting facility was completed in September 2015. The new building will process urgent, time-definite UPS Next Day Air® packages and will feature automated sorting capabilities. The expansion of the existing ground sorting building and addition of new automation technologies is currently underway.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T15:39:02+00:00 March 22nd, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

The Importance Of The Circular Economy To Business Expected To Double In Next Two Years, According To New Research By UPS And Greenbiz Group

“We are not surprised to see the growing importance of circular economy concepts to business,” said Ed Rogers, UPS senior director of global sustainability. Awareness of the Circular Economy is ExpandingNearly three in five respondents state that their organization is implementing circular economy principles in at least one of its product lines or service offerings. “As this research shows, focusing on ‘first mile’ logistics is crucial to helping businesses implement a cost-effective circular economy. An insufficient business case was cited as the greatest barrier to implementing an effective, global circular economy. “At UPS, we use our expertise in logistics to help enable and facilitate the circular economy,” said Rogers.