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Rwanda Launches World’s First National Drone Delivery Service Powered By Zipline

The drones and delivery service are built and operated by Zipline, a California-based robotics company. The work in Rwanda is being further supported by an international partnership between Zipline, UPS and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. “This project will also act as an important test for whether drones are a viable way to improve targeted vaccine delivery around the world. Founded in 1951, The UPS Foundation leads its global citizenship programs and is responsible for facilitating community invol

By UPS| 2016-10-13T22:02:19+00:00 October 13th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

The UPS Store Elevator Pitch Series Invites Small Business Owners to Take a Ride with Marcus Lemonis

In each episode, three small business owners have the chance to give their most compelling, yet concise elevator pitch for their business – in an actual elevator. To find The UPS Store nearest you and learn more about the ways The UPS Store supports small business owners, visit theupsstore.com/small-business-solutions. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). For additional informatio

By UPS| 2016-10-13T08:51:41+00:00 October 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Holiday 2016 mailing and shipping deadlines.

Postal Service today announced the 2016 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations as customers begin to prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. International Mail Addressed To Global Express Guaranteed (GXG)*** Priority Mail Express International (PMEI) Priority Mail International (PMI) First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) Africa Dec 20 Dec 08 Dec 01 Dec 01 Asia/Pacific Rim Dec 20 Dec 15 Dec 08 Dec 08 Australia/New Zealand Dec 20 D

By USPS| 2016-10-13T08:53:16+00:00 October 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Worldwide Express Plus Service Guarantees Morning Delivery To More Places Around The World

The UPS Express Plus service offers guaranteed delivery on the next business day as early as 8:00 a.m., depending on the destination. J.Hilburn, a luxury menswear brand, uses the UPS Worldwide Express Plus service for their inbound shipments of made-to-measure suits and custom shirts from Portugal and Malaysia to the U.S. “Before using UPS Worldwide Express Plus, we couldn’t start processing customer orders until midday. Automotive customers depend on the UPS Worldwide Express Plus service for c

By UPS| 2016-10-13T08:52:01+00:00 October 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

DHL Express opens new sorting center at its European air freight hub in Leipzig

Thanks to the state-of-the-art sorting facility, bulkier and heavier shipments can now be sorted on a fully automated basis at Europe’s most modern shipment sorting facility. Investment of EUR 230 million1,300 jobs created since beginning of expansionUnique, fully automated sorting facility for heavier shipmentsCapacity increase of about 50 percentDHL, the global leader in international express services, today officially opened the new sorting center at its express hub in Leipzig. Thanks to the state-of-the-art sorting facility, bulkier and heavier shipments can now be sorted on a fully automated basis at Europe’s most modern shipment sorting facility. The investment

By DHL| 2016-10-13T22:00:10+00:00 October 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Postal Service Announces 2017 Mailing Services Prices

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of price changes for Mailing Services products to take effect next year, following the end of the holiday mailing season. Today’s filing does not affect Postal Service Shipping products and services. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For reporters interested in speaking with a

By USPS| 2016-10-13T08:52:54+00:00 October 12th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

The New FedEx Freight CNG Fleet

The New FedEx Freight CNG FleetToday, FedEx Freight, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) celebrated the addition of a compressed natural gas (CNG) tractor fleet and fueling station to their expanded Oklahoma City Service Center. FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 CNG tractors, and has contracted with Clean Energy Fuel Corp (Nasdaq: CLNE) to design, build and maintain the CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Service Center is part of the FedEx Freight net

By FedEx| 2016-10-13T08:50:36+00:00 October 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Delivering the Holidays to Diplomatic and Military Service Members Worldwide

Postal Service and for friends and family members of military and diplomatic personnel serving their country around the world. The price includes a $2 per box discount for mail sent to APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) destinations worldwide. Use the Military Care Kit to Send Presents and Care PackagesThe Postal Service has created a free Military Care Kit based on the items most frequently requested by military families. The kit contains:Two Priority Ma

By USPS| 2016-10-11T18:32:47+00:00 October 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Adds 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles To Alternative Fuel Fleet

US 10/11/16Atlanta, GAUpdated Engine Technology Extends Range and Improves Performance and Fuel EconomyUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it plans to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 2-cylinder engine and E-GENTM chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year. In addition to hybrid electric vehicles, the company’s fleet includes all-electric, hydraulic hybrid, compressed natura

By UPS| 2016-10-11T18:31:37+00:00 October 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Joins White House ‘First Job’ Initiative

“FedEx is working to close the skills gap, and to create pathways to meaningful employment and economic opportunity. There are many pathways to success and that is why our support focuses on education, job training and access to employment,” said Judy Edge, FedEx Corporate Vice President of Human Resources. Employment Pathways is the FedEx commitment to creating pathways to meaningful employment and economic opportunity for underserved populations. FedEx peak seasonal workers help the company ma

By FedEx| 2016-10-11T18:30:43+00:00 October 11th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments