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UPS Selected As One Of America’s Most JUST Companies

The list, now in its third year, ranks the largest publicly-traded corporations in the United States on corporate citizenship. The top 100 companies are celebrated for setting the standard in just behavior and serve as examples for the business community. “We are humbled to be named one of America’s most JUST companies for the third year in a row,” said Tamara Barker, UPS’s chief sustainability officer and vice president of environmental affairs. UPS is committed to operating more sustainably –

By UPS| 2018-12-10T16:00:00+00:00 December 10th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

The UPS Store To Mark Anniversary Of Literacy Program At 2019 Rose Parade®

The UPS Store, Inc.’s participation in the parade is the culmination of the annual Toys for Tots® Literacy Program, developed by The UPS Store, Inc. and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The literacy program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, provides books and educational resources to underserved communities. "The Rose Parade provides a unique and exciting opportunity to present the magnificence of floral art," said Tim Estes, president of Fiesta Parade Floats. The UPS Store locatio

By UPS| 2018-12-10T16:00:00+00:00 December 10th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Helps Small And Medium-Sized Businesses With Up To 40% Savings On Holiday Shipping

US 12/10/18Atlanta, GAPilot program broadened to reach more shippersOffers 40% off U.S. and international air, plus selected services to Mexico and CanadaOffers 20% off UPS Ground shipping in U.S. Helps businesses as consumers shop on #GreenMondayAs the deadline draws near for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to capture as much business as possible during the holiday season, UPS has introduced a promotion for significant savings on shipping within the U.S. as well as for packages going t

By UPS| 2018-12-09T16:00:00+00:00 December 9th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Super Hubs And New Network Technologies Enabling Superior On-Time Delivery Performance

“Our transformation initiatives are enabling UPS to perform at high levels, even as we handle nearly double the average daily package volume as the rest of the year. New Capacity and Super-Hubs Are Super-Charging the UPS NetworkUPS made significant investments to provide new capacity and network resources for the peak holiday season this year. Combined, these new facilities and retrofits have added more than 5 million square feet of capacity, increasing the flexibility and reliability of the UPS

By UPS| 2018-12-06T16:00:00+00:00 December 6th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Announces U.S. Rate Changes

US 12/05/18Atlanta, GAUPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced U.S. rate changes. Effective December 26, 2018, the rates for UPS® Ground, UPS Air and International services, as well as UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, will increase an average net 4.9%. UPS continues to make investments in capacity, technology and reach of our transportation network in order to support our customers’ growth, visibility, and service needs. Rate increases support ongoing expansion an

By UPS| 2018-12-04T16:00:00+00:00 December 4th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

The UPS Store Is Ready To Help Consumers During The Busy Holiday Season

To help consumers manage all the “ings” of the holidays, The UPS Store recommends the following tips. The UPS Store centers can receive and store your online shopping orders and holiday gifts until you’re ready to pick them up. When visiting The UPS Store for every “ing” for the holidays, add giving back to the list by making a donation to the Toys for Tots® Literacy Program in the designated boxes at participating The UPS Store® locations. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently o

By UPS| 2018-12-03T16:00:00+00:00 December 3rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Deploys Purpose-Built Navigation For UPS Service Personnel

UPSNav is a significant update to UPS’s On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION), which determines the optimal order for local UPS® package car drivers to make deliveries and pickups. With the new navigation tool, ORION gives drivers directions to all those stops in precise detail – even to loading docks and receiving areas that are often on opposite sides of a building’s main entrance. UPSNav provides UPS drivers with a new level of accuracy and precision, which enables them to op

By UPS| 2018-12-03T16:00:00+00:00 December 3rd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Offers Consumers Incentives To Make Holiday Shipping Easier And More Convenient

US 12/03/18Atlanta, GAConsumer rewards program launched for deliveries to UPS Access Point® locationsEligible shipments earn consumers rewards valued at up to $20Holiday parties. UPS (NYSE: UPS) understands that the most wonderful time of the year may also be your busiest. Known as UPS Access Point® locations, they include nearly 9,000 pick-up locations, including The UPS Store® locations and local businesses across the U.S. – such as neighborhood delis, dry cleaners and flower shops. To begin e

By UPS| 2018-12-02T16:00:00+00:00 December 2nd, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS Commends The Governments Of The United States, Canada And Mexico For Signing The USMCA

US 11/30/18Washington, DCUPS® (NYSE: UPS), a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, applauds the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for modernizing a pact that is vital to all three economies. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) brings the trilateral agreement into the 21st century with provisions that will boost economic growth and promote job creation. “The new USMCA will help to take time, cost and complexity out of trade between the United States, Mexico and Canada,” said

By UPS| 2018-11-29T16:00:00+00:00 November 29th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments

UPS and Teamsters Reach Handshake Agreements with Chicago Area Local Unions

US 11/16/18AtlantaUPS is pleased that we have reached handshake agreements (Tentative Agreement, or “TA”) with Teamsters Locals 705 and 710. These are balanced agreements that meet the needs of both sides, and should be ratified. The parties have agreed to contract extensions, and we expect ratification by Local 705 and 710 members in January. UPS is committed to deliver dependable service through the peak holiday season, and beyond. With a ratified agreement already in place for both the UPS Sm

By UPS| 2018-11-15T16:00:00+00:00 November 15th, 2018|companies, News|0 Comments