UPS Routing Program ORION Helps Drivers Trim Miles, Reduce Costs
To help drivers with the challenge of finding the most efficient route to make their deliveries, UPS has developed ORION, a program that calculates an optimized delivery order aimed at reducing miles traveled, transit time and fuel consumption.
UPS Expands Express Service
UPS Inc. announced it has expanded UPS Express package delivery service into new parts of the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa, adding a total of 52 new countries and territories.
August 8, 2016UPS Raises 2Q Net Income on Higher Package Volume
UPS Inc. boosted net income in the second quarter by 3.2% to $1.27 billion, or $1.43 per share, helped by internal company improvements as well as stronger international and domestic package profitability.
UPS Drives 1 Billion Miles Using Alternative Fuels
UPS Inc. has completed a project to drive 1 billion miles using alternative fuels and advanced technology one year earlier than it planned, the company announced Aug. 2.
UPS International Expands to 117 Countries and Territories
UPS Inc. announced that it is expanding package delivery service into the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa to reach a total of 117 countries and national territories.
August 1, 2016UPS Net Income Rises to $1.27 Billion in Second Quarter
UPS Inc. boosted second-quarter net income by 3.2% to $1.27 billion, or $1.43 per share, led by higher domestic and international profitability.
July 29, 2016UPS Considering $106 Million Expansion of Kentucky Ground Hub
UPS Inc. is considering a $106 million expansion of its ground hub in Lexington, according to state government officials.
UPS Tests Saturday Delivery in Response to Web Shoppers’ Clout
UPS Inc. may join its rivals in offering Saturday delivery for standard ground packages as the company adapts to surging online shopping and an increasing reliance on home-based customers.
UPS Expanding Package-Pickup Locker Program
UPS is adding 300 self-service package-pickup lockers across the country to solve a problem annoying both UPS and its customers: missed deliveries.
UPS Reaches Tentative Five-Year Deal With Pilots Union
UPS Inc. reached a tentative agreement with the pilots union on a five-year labor contract after protracted negotiations over the last several years. Details of the agreement will not be released until it is presented to the UPS pilots.
June 30, 2016