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BBC Global News brings audiences new series on global trade, delivered in association with FedEx Express

BBC Global News brings audiences new series on global trade, delivered in association with FedEx ExpressBBC Global News – the BBC’s international commercial news division – and FedEx Express have struck a commercial sponsorship and branded content deal around a brand new multi-platform series on global trade. To appeal to an even wider audience base, the series will also be subtitled into local languages to appear on international BBC News sites including BBC Afrique, BBC Brasil, BBC Chinese, BB

By FedEx| 2019-09-25T17:00:00+00:00 September 25th, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Responds to Questions on the National Rifle Association, Gun Safety and Policy

FedEx Responds to Questions on the National Rifle Association, Gun Safety and PolicyUpdate – February 27, 2018 –FedEx is aware there are some continuing concerns related to the NRA, and we want to provide important, clarifying facts. For shipping from its online store (http://www.nrastore.com/shipping-information), the NRA uses UPS and not FedEx . FedEx remains committed to all our customers and the pricing we provide them independent of their political affiliations and views. February 26, 2018

By FedEx| 2018-02-25T23:53:00+00:00 February 25th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

The UPS Foundation’s Martinez Named to International Association for Volunteer Efforts Board

US 09/12/14Atlanta, GAMartinez to also chair IAVE's Global Corporate Volunteer CouncilUPSandreg; (NYSE: UPS) announced the appointment of Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation, to the Board of Directors of the International Association for Volunteer Efforts (IAVE), effective immediately. As a member of the Board, Martinez will support IAVE's mission to promote, strengthen and celebrate the development of worldwide volunteerism, which closely aligns with The UPS Foundation's focus on global volunteer efforts. In addition to serving on the IAVE board, Martinez will also serve as the chairman of IAVE's Global Corporate Volunteer Council (GCVC), a network for 56 multi-national leaders with the common interest of developing and activating international employee volunteer programs. As a leader on the IAVE board, Martinez aims to share UPS's approach to global citizenship, engagement of UPSers and NGO partners in causes around the world to promote the impact of volunteer efforts by the private sector. "Non-profit and NGO organizations around the world critically rely on volunteers to support their mission and help their communities," said Martinez.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T16:51:03+00:00 September 12th, 2014|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

National Bar Association Presents Maynard Jackson Award to UPS

The National Bar Association is the nation's oldest and largest bar association of African-American lawyers, judges and law students. US 07/29/14Atlanta, GAAward Recognizes Corporate Efforts to Support CommunitiesThe National Bar Association (NBA) presented the 2014 Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Legacy award to UPSandreg; (NYSE: UPS) in recognition of the company's community leadership efforts. According to the National Bar Association, the Jackson Award is given to an honoree for "empowering the future and providing leadership of our communities as did the late Honorable Maynard H. Jackson Jr."Jackson was Atlanta's first African-American mayor, serving three terms (1974-1982 and 1990-1994). "Maynard Jackson was a visionary and UPS - along with so many others - is the beneficiary of his vision, his commitment, and his advocacy for Atlanta," McClure said. "We chose the Atlanta that Maynard Jackson helped to build, the one in his own vision," McClure said.

By UPS| 2016-09-13T16:56:13+00:00 July 29th, 2014|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

The Association For Manufacturing Technology and UPS Announce Collaboration

US 10/15/13McLean, VAAs part of the continued effort to forge relationships that enhance the manufacturing technology industry, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology today announces a major new relationship with UPS. AMT members and exhibitors at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) will benefit by harnessing the power of UPS's infrastructure to enhance manufacturing technology trade around the globe. In addition to IMTS, AMT members and IMTS exhibitors will notice increased participation by UPS at all key events. Our members, exhibitors and partners will benefit from the wide range of shipping and logistics solutions UPS offers to manufacturers." The world's largest transportation company, UPS will now be recognized as an official "Global Logistics Provider to IMTS and AMT."

By UPS| 2016-09-13T17:26:40+00:00 October 15th, 2013|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

Make Mommy Proud

WASHINGTON — The day before Mother’s Day, make mom proud by contributing non-perishable foods to help Stamp Out Hunger. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers will deliver for America by conducting the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation: 152 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes. “The Postal Service is proud to again join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, and other partner organizations to conduct the nation’s largest single-day food drive,” said Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

By USPS| 2016-09-07T01:17:12+00:00 May 8th, 2013|News, shippers, Shipping, usps|0 Comments

Huang Elected to Top Post at National Association for Business Economics

Huang Elected to Top Post at National Association for Business EconomicsWASHINGTON, DC—The National Association for Business Economics (NABE) has elected Gene Huang, chief economist and a vice president for FedEx Corporation, president of NABE for 2011-2012. "I am honored to be elected president of NABE," Huang said. He is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee, the Blue Chip Consensus Panel, the Wall Street Economic Panel, BusinessWeek Magazine’s Business Outlook Panel, and ABC News’s Economic Panel. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and those who use economics in the workplace. He is also an elected member of the Conference of Business Economists (which he served as chairman from 2009-2010), the National Business Economic Issues Council, the European Council of Economists, and the Harvard Industrial Economists Group.

By Ship Option| 2016-09-02T07:38:20+00:00 September 7th, 2011|fedex, News, shippers, Shipping|0 Comments

UPS Joins The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)

PL 04/12/11WarsawUPS (NYSE: UPS), has joined the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the preeminent industry association dedicated to advancing electric drive as a core technology on the road to sustainable mobility. EDTA supports the sustainable commercialization of all electric drive transportation technologies by providing in-depth information, public policy advocacy, education, industry networking and international conferences and exhibitions. "In joining EDTA, UPS will be working with others at the forefront of the industry to lead the charge for electric drive infleets and across the transportation sector." As the unified voice for the electric drive industry, EDTA's membership includes a diverse representation of vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy providers, component suppliers and end users. "We are very pleased to welcome UPS, a leader in alternative fleets, as an EDTA member," said EDTA President Brian Wynne.