UPS Creates Global Partnership With Zipline And Gavi To Transform Delivery Of Humanitarian Aid And Life-Saving Vaccines With Drones

packagetracking-before-content CA 05/09/16 Mississauga, ON Rwanda Drone Network is Potential Model for Other Countries The UPS Foundation (NYSE: UPS) today announced a partnership with Zipline, a California­-based robotics company, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to explore using drones to transform the way life-saving medicines like blood and vaccines are delivered across the world. All too often, … Read more

UPS Shareowners Elect Board, Reappoint Deloitte & Touche

packagetracking-before-content US 05/05/16 Wilmington, DE Shareowners of UPS (NYSE: UPS) today elected a Board of Directors for a one-year term and ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accountants. Eleven directors stood for election to the Board and all were re-elected by substantial margins.  The eleven include: Chairman and … Read more

UPS Board Announces Quarterly Dividend And Reauthorizes Share Repurchase Program

packagetracking-before-content US 05/05/16 Atlanta, GA The UPS (NYSE: UPS) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares. The dividend is payable June 1, 2016, to shareowners of record on May 16, 2016. Earlier this year, the UPS Board increased the regular quarterly … Read more

UPS Taps Its Global Network To Provide Financial And Logistics Support To Aid Ecuador Earthquake Recovery

packagetracking-before-content US 05/04/16 Miami, FL Company Collaborating with WFP, UNHCR, CARE, UNICEF, MedShare and the U.S. Ecuadorian Embassy to Provide Vital Relief Supplies and Logistics Expertise The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced an initial cash and in-kind commitment of more than USD $500,000 to aid in response and recovery efforts … Read more

UPS Receives Prestigious Informationweek Elite 100 “Decade” Award

packagetracking-before-content US 05/04/16 Atlanta, GA Integration of UPS My Choice® delivery service and UPS Access Point™ network recognized for industry-leading innovation UPS (NYSE: UPS) was recognized with a Decade Award, given to 10 companies that have averaged the highest rankings on the annual InformationWeek Elite 100 list over the past decade. UPS ranked 17 on the … Read more

UPS Unveils Updated Hybrid Electric Fleet To Extend Range

packagetracking-before-content US 05/03/16 Long Beach, CA Rolling Lab Paves Way for Next Generation Vehicles UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced updates to 125 hybrid electric delivery trucks that extend their range and improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. A compact, quiet-running 2-cylinder engine replaces a prior 4-cylinder engine to extend their range, … Read more

UPS Named Top Logistics Company

packagetracking-before-content US 05/03/16 Atlanta, GA UPS ranked No. 1 on list of top logistics providers UPS is ranked No.1 in Transport Topics’ annual issue of Top 50 Logistics Companies in North America. UPS also ranked No. 8 on the top warehousing list, No. 10 on the top dedicated contract carriers list, No.15 for the top ocean … Read more

UPS Brazil Receives “Authorized Economic Operators” Certification

packagetracking-before-content US 05/02/16 Sao Paulo, Brazil AEO certificate allows UPS expedited processing of goods, enhance international trade and increase customer UPS Brazil has obtained an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification by Brazil’s Tax Authority, Secretaria da Receita Federal. Aiming to ensure better security and facilitation of global supply chains, the AEO certification allows UPS to offer its customers … Read more

UPS Packs on Flower Power for 2015 Valentine’s Day Season

packagetracking-before-content Miami, February 10, 2015 110 Million Flowers Flow through UPS Global Logistics Network Business is blooming leading up to Valentine’s Day. To get flowers, steaks, sweets and gifts to businesses and consumers by Feb. 14th it takes a global logistics network helping Cupid. UPS (NYSE: UPS) is shipping more than 110 million flowers, which … Read more

To Overcome Fears of Starting a New Business, Mentorship is an Important Key

packagetracking-before-content San Diego, March 18, 2015 Survey reveals concerns of small business owners; The UPS Store® offers guidance on “How to Start a Business While Working Full-Time” Starting a small business can be intimidating. According to survey results released today by The UPS Store of people who own or who have dreamed of owning a … Read more