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UPS Revenue Accelerates In 4Q And Produces Record $61 Billion For 2016

4Q 2016 operating loss of $570 million; adjusted operating profit was $1.3 billion. International Segment 4Q 2016 Adjusted4Q 2016 4Q 2015 Adjusted4Q 2015 Revenue $3,335 M $3,175 M Operating profit $281 M $706 M $580 M $624 MInternational segment produced strong volume growth across all major products. 4Q 2016 operating profit was $281 million; adjusted operating profit was $706 million. Currency-neutral revenue and revenue per piece are calculated by multiplying prior period reported U.S. dollar

By UPS| 2017-02-01T10:39:21+00:00 January 31st, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Houston in Advance of Super Bowl LI

FedEx Delivers Vince Lombardi Trophy to Houston in Advance of Super Bowl LIIconic Tiffany & Co.-Crafted Trophy Delivered to NFL Experience Prior to The Big GameMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 28, 2017—As players, coaches and fans head to Houston in preparation for Super Bowl LI, one special piece of hardware has already arrived via FedEx® delivery services. As the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL and the Super Bowl, FedEx provided safe and on-time delivery of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the NF

By FedEx| 2017-01-31T09:23:05+00:00 January 28th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

David J. Bronczek promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corp. David L. Cunningham to succeed as President and CEO of FedEx Express

David J. Bronczek promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corp. David L. Cunningham to succeed as President and CEO of FedEx ExpressMEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2017— FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that David J. Bronczek is assuming a new role as President and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corporation, effective February 1, 2017. Bronczek will be responsible for marketing, sales, and all FedEx operating companies. He is uniquely qualified to take on the position of President

By FedEx| 2017-01-23T17:30:34+00:00 January 23rd, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS To Release 4th Quarter Results On Tuesday, January 31, 2017

US 01/23/17Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) will announce its 2016 fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time. ET, UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Abney and Chief Financial Officer Richard Peretz will lead an investor conference call. This call will be open to reporters and the public via a live Webcast. To listen to the live Webcast, go to http://www.investors.ups.com and click on Earnings Webcast. The Webcast audio will remain accessible o

By UPS| 2017-01-23T17:30:47+00:00 January 23rd, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Three FedEx Freight drivers named to America’s Road Team

Three FedEx Freight drivers named to America’s Road TeamFedEx Freight drivers Steve Brand, Chris Outen and Tim Taylor have been named to the 2017-18 America’s Road Team, announced by the American Trucking Associations. The ATA named 20 drivers to America’s Road Team for 2017-18. “We are extremely proud of Steve, Chris and Tim’s accomplishments,” said Michael Ducker, president and CEO of FedEx Freight. Brand, Outen and Taylor are part of a lengthy list of FedEx Freight drivers who have served as

By FedEx| 2017-01-17T21:20:45+00:00 January 17th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

The UPS Store Introduces On-Demand Delivery Service For Online Print Products

The one-hour* print delivery service is the first of its kind and is available now at more than 180 The UPS Store locations in Chicago and Dallas. The Print on Demand service enhances The UPS Store product and service offerings by adding a new level of convenience for printing and rapid delivery. 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 information on The UPS Store, inc

By UPS| 2017-01-17T21:21:11+00:00 January 17th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Teams up with Stop Hunger Now

Corporate, civic and faith-based groups from North Carolina to California have committed to packaging meals to support Stop Hunger Now’s mission of working to end hunger in our lifetime. This is the fourth year that FedEx has worked with Stop Hunger Now to orchestrate the nationwide event and provide employees with an opportunity to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. “FedEx is proud to again mark Dr. King’s birthday by supporting Stop Hunger Now,” said Rose Flenorl, manager, FedEx Global C

By FedEx| 2017-01-17T21:20:39+00:00 January 16th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Corp. VP Gloria Boyland Named to U.S. DOT Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation

FedEx Corp. VP Gloria Boyland Named to U.S. DOT Advisory Committee on Automation in TransportationWashington, D.C., January 11, 2017 – FedEx Corporate Vice President for Operations and Service Support Gloria Boyland has been named to the new Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation (ACAT). The recently created Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Automation in Transportation is comprised of 25 leading professionals and experts in their field.

By FedEx| 2017-01-17T21:20:31+00:00 January 12th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

Walgreens and FedEx Team Up to Offer FedEx Dropoff and Pickup at Thousands of Walgreens Locations Nationwide

Walgreens and FedEx Team Up to Offer FedEx Dropoff and Pickup at Thousands of Walgreens Locations NationwideWalgreens and FedEx customers to benefit from additional convenient and secure delivery locationsMEMPHIS, Tenn., and DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan 11, 2017—FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and Walgreen Co., one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, announced a long-term alliance agreement that will offer convenient access to FedEx dropoff and pickup services at thousands of Walgreens locations across th

By FedEx| 2017-01-17T21:20:08+00:00 January 11th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

FedEx Joins Americans For Modern Transportation

FedEx Joins Americans For Modern TransportationToday the Americans For Modern Transportation (AMT) coalition launched with FedEx as a founding member. The coalition is being formed at a pivotal time as we lay the groundwork for safe, efficient and sustainable future for our nation’s transportation system, which is at the core of FedEx daily operations. Updating the country’s transportation network will help millions of U.S. businesses connect with customers and suppliers around the world and pro

By FedEx| 2017-01-17T21:20:17+00:00 January 11th, 2017|News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments