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| 2013-05-13 | UPS Cools Wine with Summer Solutions Along a winding, tree-lined road nestled in Napa Valley, Calif., Swiss entrepreneur Donald Hess first opened the Hess Collection Winery in 1978 and has expanded to more than 1,000 acres of vineyards. |
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| 2013-04-30 | The UPS Store: Coming to a Main Street Near You Company introduces new small town and rural community franchise model To better serve small business owners in all areas of the country, The UPS Store® introduced today its Main Street franchise model designed to support opening The UPS Stores into small towns and rural communities within the U.S. |
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| 2013-04-25 | E-Commerce Lifts UPS 1Q Earnings Strong January Boosts U.S. Domestic Profit Growth; Reaffirms Full Year Guidance UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced first quarter 2013 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.04. The quarter benefited from a stronger than expected post-holiday season in January as UPS e-commerce solutions resonated with customers. In the U.S. Domestic segment, daily package volume grew 4.4% and operating profit improved 9%. Additionally, UPS reaffirmed its full-year 2013 guidance for adjusted diluted earnings per share; an increase of 6-to-12% over 2012 adjusted results. |
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| 2013-03-26 | The UPS Store Announces $100,000 Book Donation To New York, New Jersey Schools Toys for Tots Literacy Program to host event at a Keansburg, NJ school to benefit children affected by Hurricane Sandy The UPS Store, with support from The UPS Foundation, announced it will donate $100,000 worth of books to four school districts affected by Hurricane Sandy - Keansburg and Asbury Park in New Jersey and New York City Districts 08 and 21. The UPS Store is a five-year supporter of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program |
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| 2013-03-25 | UPS Philippines Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-25 | UPS Korea Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-25 | UPS Hong Kong Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-25 | UPS Malaysia Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-25 | UPS Japan Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-22 | UPS Asia Pacific Region Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-20 | UPS China Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-19 | UPS Becomes First Global Express Delivery Company to be 100 Percent Owned in Vietnam Enhances trade and investment opportunities and connects Vietnam to the world UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has become the first global express delivery company to be wholly-owned in Vietnam, following its acquisition of the 49 percent interest of VN Post Express in the two companies' express delivery joint venture. The change will allow UPS to better connect Vietnam's rapidly expanding economy to world markets through the UPS network. |
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| 2013-03-18 | UPS Returns® Flexible Access Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-15 | UPS Latin America and The Caribbean Fact Sheet |
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| 2013-03-13 | UPS Commits to Hire 25,000 Veterans Supporting First Lady Michelle Obama's "Joining Forces Initiative," UPS to also serve 25,000 volunteer hours UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it is making a commitment to hire more than 25,000 veterans over the next five years as well as committing to serve more than 25,000 employee volunteer hours helping veterans and Veterans Service Organizations (VSO). |
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| 2013-03-12 | UPS Announces Winners of the UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Contest Three Latin American Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Mexico, Colombia and Puerto Rico were recognized as the most innovative in the region UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced the three winners of the third edition of the UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The contest, which ran from September 25th to November 9th, was developed to recognize the three most innovative and successful small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The winners receive up to US$25,000 in cash prizes combined along with the tuition for an Executive Leadership Program at INCAE Business School for the first place winner. |
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| 2013-02-26 | Barber to Succeed Brutto as President of UPS International Dan Brutto, a 38-year veteran and the architect of UPS's international strategy for the past five-and-a-half years will retire at the end of April. Brutto, 56, will be succeeded as president of UPS International by 28-year UPS employee Jim Barber, currently president of UPS Europe. |
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| 2013-02-21 | UPS Worldwide Expedited Service Expanded to More Than 220 Countries and Territories UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a significant expansion of its UPS Worldwide Expedited ® service, a fast, reliable air service for international shipments. By tripling the coverage area the service now provides delivery in two-to-five business days to more than 220 countries and territories. This expansion will help UPS customers magnify their global reach and balance delivery speed with cost, no matter where they ship. |
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| 2013-02-20 | NASCAR Gives UPS the Green Flag in 2013 The Official Logistics Provider of NASCAR Introduces Environmental Enhancements to Its Trackside Pick-up and Delivery Operations NASCAR gives UPS (NYSE: UPS) the green flag in sustainability as it upgrades its Trackside Services operation for the 2013 racing season. This "best practice" aims to reduce environmental impacts and create a model for other racing teams and sponsors to leverage in their own sustainability efforts by reducing emissions and optimizing power generation with state-of-the-art solar power. |
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| 2013-02-19 | UPS Joins Scuderia Ferrari as New Team Sponsor UPS Expands Sponsorships in Motorsports as it Becomes "Official Logistics and Shipping Sponsor" of Ferrari UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its sponsorships in motorsports by entering Formula 1® racing through a multi-year sponsorship of Scuderia Ferrari. The alliance was announced today in Barcelona, Spain and featured Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, shortly before the Spaniard took the track for the first time in the team's 2013 F138 race car bearing the UPS shield. |
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| 2013-02-18 | UPS Air Operations Facts |
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| 2013-02-14 | UPS and Jabil to Provide Global Reverse Logistics Services United Effort Leverages Logistics and Parts Planning Expertise to Provide Optimized Reverse Logistics Solutions UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE: JBL). UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil Aftermarket Services will provide optimized reverse logistics solutions for return and repair programs to high-tech original equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises on a global scale. |
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| 2013-02-13 | UPS Fact Sheet Get the facts and figures about the world's largest package delivery company and one of the leading global providers of specialized transportation and logistics services. |
Fact Sheet |
| 2013-02-11 | UPS Reaffirms Support for Guard and Reserve Employees CEO to sign Statement of Support, reports 35 percent increase in veteran hires Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, announced that Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO, will sign a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on February 12, 2013. Davis will sign the pledge in a ceremony at 10:00 a.m. in the UPS Corporate Offices in Atlanta, Ga. and will be joined by ESGR National Chair James Rebholz, Lt. Gen. James Jackson, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth, The Adjutant General of Georgia. |
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| 2013-02-08 | UPS Added More Than 300 Direct Less-Than-Container Load Ocean Lanes in 2012 to Meet Global Demand Top NVOCC Expands Direct Less-Than-Container-Load (LCL) Ocean Freight Offering to More Than 1,700 Lanes Worldwide UPS (NYSE: UPS) expanded its direct LCL offering to more than 300 additional lanes in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America during 2012. With more than 1,700 direct LCL lanes servicing 116 countries, UPS continues to expand its ocean freight offering to meet the growing market demands. |
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| 2013-02-06 | UPS Freight Driver Starts New Year with Dual Industry Honors Minn.'s Nate Wick Drives Home Message of Safety, Service At UPS Freight, safety and service aren't buzzwords; they are two of the principal values that steer the company's operations. In Minneapolis, UPS Freight driver Nathan Wick so embraces those values that he received both state and national trucking industry honors in January. |
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| 2013-02-01 | The UPS Foundation Fact Sheet The UPS Foundation leads global citizenship programs for UPS. Its mission is to help build stronger and safer communities by combining strategic philanthropy with the volunteer power of UPSers. |
Fact Sheet |
| 2013-02-01 | UPS Continues its Legacy of Community Support with Robust Year of Contributions Company and Employees Donated Almost $100 Million to Community-based Organizations Around the Globe to Support Urgent Needs UPS (NYSE: UPS) today released highlights of another year of strong corporate support for communities around the world in 2012. With more than $97.5 million in cumulative donations, the company also exceeded previous records for the overall volunteer hours documented by employees worldwide and the number of organizations served. Additionally, UPS continues to be one of United Way's largest contributors, donating more than $55 million in 2012 and stands alone in contributing more than $1 billion to the United Way over the past 30 years. |
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| 2013-01-15 | UPS Applauds Administration on Engaging in New Services Trade Deal International Trade Agreement on Services Would Enhance Trade Facilitation, Improve Market Access UPS (NYSE: UPS) strongly supports the implementation of an international services agreement (ISA) that will open new trading opportunities to businesses large and small. We commend the Obama Administration for providing formal notification to the U.S. Congress of the intention of the United States to enter into the current negotiations that are taking place in Geneva. |
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| 2013-01-08 | UPS Applauds Announcement of Bilateral Customs Harmonization for Low Value Shipments Implementation represents concrete step forward to accelerate the speed of trade UPS congratulates the Canadian and U.S. governments on the announcement of a newer, harmonized customs ceiling for low value shipments. Harmonized for Canada and the United States, the higher ceiling aims to ensure that a higher volume of goods can move faster between the two countries to bolster the trade relationship. |
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| 2013-01-02 | New UPS Worldwide Express Freight Service Offers Faster International Shipping in More Lanes (Canada) UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express Freight™, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an extension of the UPS Worldwide Express package portfolio and offers customers a seamless experience between shipping express package and express freight. |
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| 2013-01-02 | New UPS Worldwide Express Freight Service Offers Faster International Shipping in More Lanes UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express FreightSM, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an extension of the UPS Worldwide Express package portfolio and offers customers a seamless experience between shipping express package and express freight. |
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| 2013-01-01 | Social Responsibility 2013 |
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| 2012-12-21 | It's Not Too Late, Prepare and Ship on Saturday at The UPS Store More shopping ... More shipping ... More convenience UPS (NYSE: UPS) UPS Next Day Air® Saturday pickups will be made at convenient locations of The UPS Store around the country with the knowledgeable packaging experts and supplies for assistance. Check The UPS Store locator for cut-off times that may vary by location. The UPS Store has more locations than FedEx Office. |
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| 2012-12-06 | Blue and Brown Make Green Public-Private Partnership Helps Customers, Environment, Bottom Line In a video address to a global audience, U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Donahoe, and UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis announced a unique partnership designed to offer better service to customers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimize operational efficiencies. |
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| 2012-12-05 | Eco-Shopping Guide Scores UPS Tops in Shipping Climate Counts cites UPS for environmental leadership For the fourth consecutive year, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has earned the No. 1 ranking in the consumer shipping category of the Climate Counts Company Scorecard. UPS tied for second overall in this year's global list of 145 companies and is the only transportation and logistics provider to appear in the top tier of the list. |
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| 2012-11-20 | UPS Capital Enhances its Merchant Services Program Customers Benefit with Incentives by Combining Solutions UPS Capital Trade Protection Services, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS Capital®, the financial services arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), is enhancing its merchant services program for small and medium-sized businesses. |
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| 2012-10-26 | Comau Group Assembles Time and Money Savings at the U.S.-Mexico Border with UPS CrossBorder Connect Solution Even with four decades of experience developing advanced manufacturing systems, Comau continuously looks at ways to streamline every aspect of its operations, including supply chain and logistics processes. |
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| 2012-10-12 | UPS Survey: Healthcare Execs in Asia Concerned About Increasing Competition China, India Among Top Global Healthcare Expansion Destinations Amidst the changing healthcare landscape in Asia brought by global economic challenges, increasing competition emerged as the top business concern of healthcare executives in Asia, according to the UPS 2012 "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey. |
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| 2012-10-03 | UPS CHSP Committees Fact Sheet |
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| 2012-10-01 | UPS Survey Reveals Positive Global Trade and Exporting Outlook Among U.S. High-Tech Companies Growth in Demand to Come from Emerging Markets Over 5 Years Despite economic uncertainty at home and abroad in the short term, U.S. high-tech executives remain optimistic about the long term future of global trade and U.S. exports due to rising demand for high tech products around the world. |
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| 2012-09-25 | UPS Contest Seeks Innovative SMEs in Latin America The third edition of the "UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award" launches in 14 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with up to $50,000 in cash prices UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of the third edition of the "UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award" in 14 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean*. The contest, which runs from September 25th to November 9th, will award up to US$50,000 in cash and a scholarship for an executive program from INCAE Business School to the three most innovative and successful small-and-medium size enterprises (SMEs) in the region. |
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| 2012-09-12 | Delivering a 21st Century Economy: More Trade, Less Debt, New Jobs Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO, calls on leaders in Washington DC to back away from the looming fiscal cliff and pass a bipartisan debt reduction plan in early 2013. He says policy uncertainty and lack of free trade is holding back U.S. economic growth. But, he adds, "It's not too late to act." |
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| 2012-09-12 | Leadership Needed on Fiscal Debt, Global Trade, Says UPS CEO UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis called on leaders in Washington, D.C., to prepare a bipartisan debt reduction plan by January, saying the nation's economy is being held back by its debt load and the uncertainty of fiscal policy. |
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| 2012-09-06 | UPS Applauds TNT on its 10 Years of Support to the World Food Programme Looks Forward to Continuing the Partnership for Many Years Ahead |
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| 2012-08-28 | UPS Survey: Product Protection Rises as a Top Supply Chain Concern Among Healthcare Execs Healthcare Execs Continue Expansion and IT Investments Despite Cost Control Pressures and Global Economic Challenges Healthcare executives around the world are investing in their supply chains as they prepare for continued global growth in an increasingly complex and dynamic environment, according to data from the fifth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey. |
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| 2012-08-28 | UPS Expands its Network with Opening of First-Ever Facility in Halifax Grand Opening Marks Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Atlantic Canada One hundred and five years ago to this day, UPS (NYSE: UPS) opened its doors for business on a small street in Seattle, Washington. Growing from a two-person operation delivering packages on bicycles, UPS now serves 220 countries and territories worldwide with the hard work of more than 400,000 employees. Today, its 105th birthday, UPS celebrates yet another expansion as it officially opens the doors to its 50,000 square foot logistics facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The opening - a key part of UPS's Atlantic Canada expansion strategy across eight cities this year – will bring industry leading service enhancements and end-to-end logistics solutions for customers. |
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| 2012-08-02 | UPS Timeline |
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| 2012-07-30 | UPS Road Code Fact Sheet UPS Road CodeSM is a UPS-sponsored teen safe driving program being offered in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, thanks to a three-year $2 million grant from The UPS Foundation. In 2011, the Road Code™ program taught nearly 2,000 young people in four countries (the U.S., Canada, Germany, and England). In 2012, we plan to bring the program to our Asia pacific region, beginning with the city of Shanghai in China. |
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| 2012-07-30 | UPS Supplier Diversity Program Fact Sheet |
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| 2012-06-26 | UPS Composite Car Fact Sheet |
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| 2012-06-21 | Recommended Public Cash Offer by UPS for All Issued and Outstanding Shares of TNT Express With the publication of the Offer Memorandum today, and with reference to the joint press release of United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) and TNT Express N.V. (TNT Express) of 19 March 2012, UPS BidCo B.V. (a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS (the Offeror)) and TNT Express hereby jointly announce that the Offeror is making a public cash offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.08 each (the Ordinary Shares), and all American depositary shares representing Ordinary Shares (the ADSs), each ADS representing one Ordinary Share in the share capital of TNT Express N.V. (Ordinary Shares and ADSs are referred to as the Shares). |
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| 2012-06-19 | Free Trade Nation: Canada beyond and within North America UPS Chief Operating Officer David Abney discussed emerging trends in global trade June 19, 2012 at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto. "When it comes to global trade, Canada is leading the way. You’re getting it right." |
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| 2012-06-19 | Canada Using Global Trade to Grow Economy, Says UPS COO Abney: Canada's Leaders "Outwardly Focused" Business and government leaders in Canada are working together to boost international trade and "getting it right," driving economic growth in a manner that every country should emulate, a top UPS executive said today. |
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| 2012-06-07 | UPS Appoints Canavan President of UPS Asia Pacific UPS (NYSE: UPS) has appointed Brendan Canavan, a 31-year UPS veteran, as its new president of the UPS Asia Pacific Region with responsibility for more than 40 countries and territories throughout Asia. |
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| 2012-06-06 | UPS State of the Business & the Global Economy UPS COO David Abney talks about the state of the economy and the power of logistics to transform healthcare. |
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| 2012-05-23 | Canadian Business Eyeing Asia, Mexico, Brazil Like Never Before Yet mood for expansion rests on stable economic growth at home Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's persistent coaxing of Canadian business to diversify international trade beyond the United States may be gaining traction as 71 per cent of large, medium and small businesses in Canada project China or India to represent the largest increase in trade this year. Only eight per cent of businesses project the U.S. to be the fastest growing source of exports and imports in 2012. |
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| 2012-05-22 | Small Business Owners Most Interested in Being Understood Survey: Belief Is Strong That Other Small Businesses Make the Best Partners Most small business owners want to work with other small business owners who best understand their complex needs, according to a survey recently conducted by The UPS Store ® franchise network in recognition of National Small Business Week. |
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| 2012-05-21 | Beau-coup Makes the Search for Wedding Favors a Piece of Cake For most brides, planning a wedding is both exciting and overwhelming. From flowers to food, there are countless decisions to make and an unlimited number of vendors to use. |
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| 2012-05-16 | Education and Access to Capital are Key for Increasing Competitiveness Among SMEs in Latin America According to the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA), a study commissioned by UPS, executives of small and medium sized enterprises are sharply divided on whether the government can play a more important role in fostering competiveness among businesses. Half of the surveyed SMEs believe government regulations are favorable to their business, while the other half responded the contrary. |
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| 2012-05-16 | Business Monitor Latin America This UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA), now in its fifth edition, provides an outlook on the existing, attitudes and trends among more than 800 business leaders of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) across seven countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The results of this study are based on the solid experience of the interviewees in the world of industry and trade. |
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| 2012-05-11 | Financing for UPS Offer to TNT Express in Place Draft "Offer Memorandum" to be Submitted to AFM Later Today UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has the necessary financing in place for its intended recommended public offer for TNT Express N.V. (NYSE Euronext: TNTE). |
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| 2012-05-07 | UPS Express Freight Service Expands into Nicaragua and Honduras UPS International Air Freight Service Meets Rising Demand in Emerging Markets UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its UPS ExpressSM Freight service into Nicaragua and Honduras, two emerging economies that count the United States as their No. 1 trading partner. |
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| 2012-05-02 | Global Trade is a Key Growth Factor for SMEs in Latin America For small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Latin America, engaging in global trade is essential to the success of their business. As found in the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA) study, 80 percent of executives state that global trade has been beneficial for economic growth. The BMLA, commissioned by UPS, surveyed more than 800 SME top-level executives in seven countries of the region lending insight into the latest opinions, attitudes and practices of SME decision makers throughout the region. |
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| 2012-04-23 | UPS Helps UNICEF Deliver Lifesaving Supplies to Children in the Sahel One million children at risk of life-threatening malnutrition in Sahel region As malnutrition reaches emergency levels across the Sahel region of West and Central Africa affecting at least one million children, UNICEF partner UPS has sprung to action to provide transport for the first aerial shipment of lifesaving UNICEF supplies to Mauritania this year, a country within the affected region. |
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| 2012-04-20 | UPS Appoints Key Sales, Marketing Executives for Asia UPS (NYSE: UPS) has announced two new senior appointments to oversee its business development and marketing operations in the Asia Pacific Region, naming Christopher Perkins the vice president of business development and Phillip Wu the vice president for marketing. |
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| 2012-04-17 | Charting a New Supply Chain Course: Cutter & Buck Partners with UPS to Optimize Fulfillment Operations on the East Coast When Jens Petersson, CEO of Seattle-based, premium branded apparel supplier Cutter & Buck, asked his sales force what they needed to accelerate sales, the answer was clear: cost-effective fulfillment to the East Coast. |
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| 2012-04-02 | The UPS Store Offers AARP Members Valuable Discounts on Products, Shipping The UPS Store ® network today announced a new relationship with AARP, offering its members valuable discounts at the more than 4,300 The UPS Store locations nationwide. Now AARP members can save 15 percent on the full retail price of eligible products and services while saving 5 percent on UPS shipping services. |
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| 2012-03-27 | Signs of Optimism for Latin America: 53 Percent of Executives Believe Business is Better Than a Year Ago According to the fifth edition of the UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA), small and medium-sized business executives particularly those in Colombia, Chile, and Mexico are more confident today than they were a year ago. |
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| 2012-03-26 | UPS Singapore Fact Sheet |
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| 2012-03-22 | Toys for Tots Literacy Program Marks $2 Million Milestone The UPS Store Impacts Local Communities by Providing Books To Less Fortunate Children, Libraries and Schools The UPS Store ® network, exclusive sponsor of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, announced today that it recently reached a milestone of raising more than $2 million since the program began in 2008. |
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| 2012-03-19 | United Parcel Service and TNT Express to Create a Global Leader in the Logistics Industry United Parcel Service and TNT Express Reach Agreement on Recommended All-Cash Public Offer of EUR 9.50 per Ordinary TNT Express Share United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS") and TNT Express N.V. ("TNT Express") have reached agreement on a recommended all-cash offer of EUR 9.50 per ordinary share for TNT Express, representing a premium of 53.7% to the unaffected share price of TNT Express of EUR 6.18 on February 16, 2012, the day before TNT Express and UPS announced their on-going discussions. |
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| 2012-03-12 | On the Road to the 2012 Men's Final Four with the Company that Created the Court It may be surprising to many people that the road to the NCAA Final Four Championship actually begins in a tiny town on Michigan's Upper Peninsula. |
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| 2012-03-01 | UPS Once Again "World's Most Admired" UPS (NYSE: UPS) today was rated the "World's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine. |
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| 2012-02-29 | UPS Deploys Next High-Tech Mobile Computer to Drivers Rugged, Faster, Smaller, Lighter - And Better Connected UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has begun to equip its drivers around the world with a new-generation handheld computer designed to support the business world's demands for continuous information and total mobility. |
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| 2012-02-29 | Winning the Future of Manufacturing Dan Brutto, President, UPS International, addressed major trends that can positively impact the future of manufacturers. "The stakes are high. Businesses that fail to adapt could become irrelevant. Those at the front of the pack stand to gain a huge competitive advantage." |
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| 2012-02-15 | UPS Acquires Kiala UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it had acquired Kiala, a firm based in Brussels that provides convenient delivery options to busy consumers purchasing goods over the Internet. |
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| 2012-02-15 | Kabbage and UPS Partnership Fuels Small Business Growth UPS Customers Can Increase Cash Lines By Using Their Shipping Data; Kabbage Gains New Debt Facility from UPS Capital® Kabbage, Inc, a provider of working capital for small businesses, and UPS (NYSE: UPS) today jointly announced an important alliance for small businesses across the United States. |
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| 2012-02-15 | UPS Americas Region Fact Sheet: Latin America and Canada |
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| 2012-02-13 | UPS Europe Region Fact Sheet |
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| 2012-02-09 | UPS Sponsors 17th PIHABF Supports Aviation Industry Development and Tourism Growth in Pampanga UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the logistics sponsor of the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). Scheduled from February 9-12, 2012, the event is geared at spurring the development of the aviation industry and boosting tourism in the Clark, Pampanga area. |
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| 2012-01-31 | UPS Delivers Record 4Q Results Company Achieves New High in Full Year EPS; U.S. Domestic Segment Leads the Way UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced fourth quarter 2011 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.28, a 21% improvement over the prior-year period. Total revenue increased 6% to $14.2 billion and adjusted operating profit climbed 17% to more than $2 billion. |
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| 2012-01-10 | Canadian SMEs Warming to Emerging Markets Four per cent increase in exports anticipated among SMEs in 2012 Canada's small businesses say they will begin to look to emerging markets for export opportunities to supplement their trade activity with the United States, according to a recent study commissioned by UPS Canada. |
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| 2012-01-05 | UPS Recognized for Summer Jobs Commitment The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. |
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| 2011-12-28 | Survey, Continued Support Education Needed To Show Value Of Exports To Small Biz America's political leaders have recognized the importance of U.S. exports to the economy and just recently approved three free trade agreements, but a new survey shows more needs to be done to educate small-and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) on the potential of engaging in global trade. |
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| 2011-12-26 | UPS Delivers Japanese Children's Murals to the World Support Continues for the International Cultural Exchange Program UPS Japan announced that it will continue its support of the International Intercultural Mural Exchange (IIME) project organized by non-profit organization, Japan Art Mile (JAM). IIME is an educational project that connects schools in Japan and overseas through art. By collaboratively painting a five-by-twelve foot mural, children deepen their understanding of different cultures and of each other. UPS will deliver half-completed murals from Japan to schools in eight countries: Canada, Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, UAE, UK, and USA. |
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| 2011-12-22 | UPS Announces Survey Results on Supply Chain Trends in Asia's High-Tech Industry Supply Sourcing Shift from Japan to other Asian Countries Accelerates in the Next Five Years UPS announced the results of the 2011 "Change in the (Supply) Chain" survey, which takes the pulse of the high-tech industry in Asia on the changes in supply chains. |
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| 2011-12-19 | Advocating a Low-carbon, Environmentally-friendly and Green Lifestyle 2011 UPS China "Global Volunteer Month" a great success UPS (NYSE: UPS) made low-carbon and adopting a green lifestyle the theme of its 2011 "UPS Global Volunteer Month", during which 1,649 UPS employees and their family members participated in 57 volunteer activities and contributed 4,457 volunteer hours to serve the communities in which they live and work. |
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| 2011-11-29 | New UPS Service Improves Process for Returning High-Value Products Industry-First Option for Customers in North America UPS (NYSE: UPS) recently unveiled UPS Returns® Exchange, a combined delivery and pick-up service that gives businesses more control over their reverse logistics for high-priority products. |
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| 2011-11-16 | Logistics Brings Carestream's Service Into Sharp Focus From medical printing and mammographic imaging products to dental x-ray units, Carestream Health's quality products are critical tools to help practitioners be more productive and ultimately help deliver better patient care. |
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| 2011-11-09 | UPS Survey: Asia Intra-Regional Trade to Grow as Labor Costs in China Rise Asian High-Tech Companies Shifting Sourcing To North America, Other Countries in Asia Rising costs in China are prompting high-tech companies in Asia to explore alternative sourcing locations within the region as well as in North America, according to a new UPS-sponsored survey. As part of this shift, half of all high-tech trade lanes in five years' time are expected to involve intra-Asia movements. |
Press Release |
| 2011-11-01 | UPS Freight Takes the Guesswork Out of LTL Pickups Company Is First To Provide Full Visibility For Freight Pickups UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of UPS Freight Pickup Notifications for LTL, providing an unprecedented level of pickup control for the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. |
Press Release |
| 2011-10-31 | UPS Expands Mobile Footprint to 35 More International Markets Mobile Access Now Available to More People than Ever UPS (NYSE: UPS) customers from Austria to Australia now have mobile access to track packages, calculate shipping rates and find the nearest UPS location thanks to an extension of the company's mobile Web site, m.ups.com, to 35 additional countries and territories. |
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| 2011-10-27 | UPS Extends NASCAR Partnership, Shifts To Associate Sponsor With Roush Fenway Racing UPS (NYSE: UPS) and NASCAR have signed a multi-year agreement for UPS to remain the sport's official logistics partner, providing critical pick-up and delivery services for race teams, vendors and suppliers at every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event throughout the season. |
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| 2011-10-10 | With UPS, International Air Freight Goes Digital for Customs Clearance Company Also Expanding Number of Countries In Which Customers Can Process All Shipments Electronically UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it was extending to air freight customers the same capability now enjoyed by small package shippers to electronically clear customs in more than 90 countries. |
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| 2011-10-06 | Veteran Public Affairs Exec Joins UPS to Lead D.C. Office Long-Time Manager Arnie Wellman Retiring After 38 Years of Service Laura Lane, an experienced public affairs professional with extensive government and corporate service, has been named to lead UPS's public affairs office here and will oversee the company's government relations efforts around the world. |
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| 2011-10-04 | UPS Appoints Ingrid Sidiadinoto Managing Director of UPS Singapore UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the appointment of Ingrid Sidiadinoto as managing director of UPS in Singapore, where she will assume responsibility for all express delivery and logistics operations. |
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| 2011-10-04 | UPS ernennt Frank Sportolari zum neuen Generalbevollmächtigten von UPS in Deutschland, Stefan Schürfeld übernimmt die Führung des Transportnetzwerks von UPS in Europa Frank Sportolari, der seit 25 Jahren für UPS arbeitet, wurde zum Generalbevollmächtigten von UPS in Deutschland berufen. Er übernimmt diese Position von Stefan Schürfeld, der seit 29 Jahren für das Unternehmen tätig ist und neuer Transportation-Chef von UPS in Europa wird. |
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| 2011-10-04 | UPS Appoints Frank Sportolari as New President of UPS Germany, Stefan Schuerfeld to Head Europe Transportation Frank Sportolari, a 25-year veteran of UPS, has been named president of UPS Germany. He takes over this position from Stefan Schuerfeld, a 29-year company veteran, who becomes president of transportation for UPS Europe. |
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| 2011-10-03 | New UPS Returns Services in Europe Offer Convenience, Sustainability UPS Returns® Exchange and UPS Returns Pack® and Collect Save Time and Materials While Enhancing Customer Experience UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the introduction of two new return services for customers in 30 countries across Europe giving businesses and package recipients more control over how they return and exchange shipped items. |
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| 2011-09-26 | Global Uncertainty Prompting SMEs to Forfeit Advantage of Strong Loonie 90% of holiday inventory to come from Canada despite overseas cost-savings Canada's small businesses are choosing to forfeit cost-saving opportunities in the U.S. and overseas in the run up to the 2011 holiday season, seeing Canada as one of the few safe havens in the international economy. |
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| 2011-09-26 | Secretary Geithner Visits UPS Worldport in Kentucky, Highlighting Importance of Investments in Infrastructure Visit Underscores Need for Congress to Pass the American Jobs Act Highlighting the need for Congress to pass President Obama's American Jobs Act proposals to create jobs and invest in our nation's infrastructure, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner today toured UPS's international air hub and met with local business leaders in Louisville, Kentucky. As a company that interfaces with almost every facet of the country's transportation system, UPS believes there needs to be immediate short term investment as well as long term planning to maintain and grow our transportation system. |
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| 2011-09-23 | The UPS Store Continues to Expand Non-Traditional Locations in the U.S. University of Oregon Welcomes The UPS Store on Campus Today, The UPS Store ® franchise network opened a location on the University of Oregon campus, adding to its nearly 140 non-traditional locations across the country. |
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| 2011-09-19 | Military Vet, Small Business Owner Shares Franchising's Positive Economic Impact Franchising Public Awareness Campaign Features The UPS Store The UPS Store® is the one of the featured businesses in this year's International Franchise Association (IFA) fall public awareness campaign. |
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| 2011-09-13 | UPS CEO: More Global Trade Needed to Bring Down High U.S. Jobless Rate Davis Urges Political Leaders To Clear Away Barriers to Exports Speaking to a group of top military, government and industry leaders, Scott Davis, chairman and CEO of UPS and a member of the President's Export Council, explained that more U.S. exports are needed to create jobs and promote economic growth in the United States, which also can lead to a more stable world. Davis was the keynote speaker yesterday at the National Defense Transportation Association meeting here. |
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| 2011-09-12 | Where trade crosses borders, armies do not UPS Chairman and CEO, Scott Davis, discussed the need for more global trade to grow jobs in the United States and improve conditions around the world. "Where trade crosses borders millions of people see a better future, and that makes all of us safer." |
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| 2011-09-07 | UPS Supports Canadian Communities with Grants Totalling More Than US$200,000 By the end of the summer, The UPS Foundation will have provided more than US$200,000 to charitable organizations across Canada. One of the recipients, Volunteer Canada, received a US$100,000 grant, which will provide much-needed support for multiple facets of their organization. |
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| 2011-08-29 | UPS Scores Big with Historic College Sports Marketing Deals Logistics Leader Signs Multi-Year Agreements With IMG College, Big Ten and Pac-12 Conferences UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a significant expansion of its collegiate sports sponsorship program with the addition of new multi-year agreements with IMG College and the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences. |
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| 2011-08-22 | Jim Barber Named President of UPS Europe Wolfgang Flick Retiring After 35 Years of Service UPS (NYSE: UPS) has appointed Jim Barber, a 26-year UPS veteran, its new president of the UPS Europe Region with responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. |
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| 2011-08-15 | UPS Offering Early A.M. Service to More Zip Codes Than Anyone UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has significantly expanded the number of locations in the United States that can receive delivery of UPS Next Day Air® Early A.M.® packages. |
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| 2011-08-12 | UPS Supply Chain Facility Fact Sheet |
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| 2011-08-01 | Operating Efficiently: Facts You May Not Know About UPS and the Environment Beyond alternative fuel vehicles, UPS has a history of helping improve the environment as well as its bottom line. |
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| 2011-07-28 | Origination Countries for UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping |
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| 2011-07-06 | UPS Canada Presented "Thanks a Million" Award 10th Year in a Row UPS contributes over $1 billion to United Way over the past 10 years UPS Canada was again honoured with United Way Centraide Canada's prestigious national Thanks a Million award, which was presented last week at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto. |
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| 2011-07-04 | SMEs Say Exporters Should Seek Opportunities Beyond the U.S. Data shows growing preference toward emerging markets; skittishness toward federal policy Owners and decision makers of Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the country's exporters should be concerned about the impact of the United States' rising national debt and begin looking for markets beyond the U.S. |
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| 2011-06-30 | UPS Supports Movement of Trade Deals by Congress Davis Discusses Importance to the Economy, Job Creation Of Seeing the U.S. Trade Agenda Progress UPS (NYSE: UPS) applauds the White House and congressional leaders for pushing for votes, starting with today's Senate Finance Committee hearing, on three long-delayed free trade agreements and reaching a compromise on the Trade Adjustment Assistance program. |
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| 2011-06-21 | The Logistics Cloud Dave Barnes, UPS Chief Information Officer, spoke about the power of technology to drive logistics at the ConnectShip Technology Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He said: "In the UPS logistics cloud, customers don't have to waste precious resources on creating their own global network. They tap into ours." |
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| 2011-06-13 | New UPS Service Improves Process for Returning High-Value Products Industry-First Option for Customers in North America UPS (NYSE: UPS) today unveiled UPS Returns® Exchange, a combined delivery and pick-up service that gives businesses more control over their reverse logistics for high priority products. |
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| 2011-06-12 | Class Begins Today Scott Davis, UPS Chairman and CEO, returned to his roots in delivering the commencement keynote speech at his alma mater: Portland State University. He spoke about lessons he learned on his journey from accounting student to leader of a large multi-national business. "I've been the CEO of UPS for four years, and I learn something new every day," he said. |
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| 2011-06-08 | UPS Healthcare Forum Opening Remarks 2011 Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed attendees at the UPS Healthcare Forum in Washington, D.C. Responding to questions from Mike McCurry, principal, Public Strategies Washington, the text is a summary of Davis' perspective on the economy, healthcare reform, and UPS's focus on healthcare. |
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| 2011-05-25 | UPS Leverages New Hub to Enhance Service in Asia Company Marks 1st Anniversary Of Shenzhen Hub's Opening; Announces Upcoming Start of Direct Service to Guam One year after it opened an ultra-modern air hub here, UPS today announced the completion of a robust series of air lane enhancements that have dramatically improved service for customers throughout Asia. |
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| 2011-05-12 | The UPS Store Celebrates National Small Business Week Hosts Free Franchise-Opportunity Seminars; Offers a National Funding Source for Franchisee Candidates As the nation celebrates National Small Business Week May 16-20, The UPS Store ® will be hosting more than 50 free franchise-opportunities seminars across the country for individuals interested in learning about the small business community and the largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, printing and business services centers. |
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| 2011-05-06 | Sweet Success for Fiera Foods Fiera Foods founders Alex Garber and Boris Serebryany have been living life by the clock for more than 20 years. |
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| 2011-05-06 | Business Monitor Canada Canada's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more global in their outlook compared to one year ago, believing Canada must diversify its export base and do away with trade barriers in order to ensure the country's economy can compete with emerging markets. The most recent results of UPS Canada's quarterly barometer of SMEs shows a high level of optimism about Canada's international competitiveness and the fate of its manufacturing sector. |
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| 2011-05-02 | Toys for Tots Literacy Program Targets Summer Learning Slide The UPS Store Helps Close the Book on Illiteracy One Print Job at a Time Today, The UPS Store® network launched its spring Toys for Tots Literacy Program donation drive focused on the importance of summer reading. Throughout May, its customers can help keep children learning all summer long. |
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| 2011-04-27 | Canadian SMEs Broaden Global Outlook Believe Canada must diversify export base to remain competitive Canada's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more global in their outlook compared to one year ago*, believing Canada must diversify its export base and do away with trade barriers in order to ensure the country's economy can compete with emerging markets. |
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| 2011-04-27 | UPS Airlines Names Matt Capozzoli Head of Flight Operations Capt. Rick Barr Retiring After 23 Years of Service UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that Matt Capozzoli, a veteran UPS executive, has been named the new vice president of flight operations for UPS Airlines. |
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| 2011-04-26 | The State of Global Trade Overview UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis shared his thoughts on the global economy, discussed the importance of exports for the U.S. economy, and answered questions about different parts of the globe. |
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| 2011-04-12 | UPS werkt samen met de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven om nieuwe verpakkingsoplossing voor de mode-industrie te ontwikkelen UPS Prêt à Transporter Challenge daagt TU/e studenten uit om duurzame verpakkingsoplossing te ontwerpen UPS (NYSE: UPS) kondigt vandaag de samenwerking met de faculteit Industrial Design van de Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) aan voor de ontwikkeling van een duurzame, herbruikbare oplossing voor hoogwaardige mode-items. In de UPS Prêt à Transporter Challenge moeten studenten van de TU/e ideeën ontwikkelen voor een duurzaamverpakkingsconcept evenals een systeem dat groot- en kleinhandelaars in de modesector in staat stelt de verpakking te herbruiken. Het winnende concept wordt op 10 juni bekend gemaakt en zal dienen als de basis voor de commerciële implementatie van UPS’ nieuwe verpakkingsoplossing. |
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| 2011-04-12 | UPS Joins The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) UPS (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. |
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| 2011-04-01 | President Visits UPS to Highlight Private Sector Energy Solutions UPS Becomes Charter Member of National Clean Fleets Partnership Speaking to a crowd of more than 300 employees and representatives of major American companies at the UPS (NYSE: UPS) facility here, President Barack Obama praised efforts to reduce the environmental impact of corporate trucking fleets, noting the potential of alternative fuel vehicles to lower the nation's dependence on oil and drive savings both from an environmental and business standpoint. |
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| 2011-03-28 | UPS Launches Next-Day Service from Hong Kong to Europe New Direct Flights Cover More of Europe, Guaranteed, For Both Small Packages and Heavy Freight UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the launch of direct flights from Hong Kong to Europe, enabling the company to offer the widest next-day delivery coverage for both packages and heavy freight to Europe from Hong Kong. |
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| 2011-03-23 | Skills for America's Future Announces Commitment by UPS to Help Train Workers, Expand Partnerships New Initiative by UPS to Expand Community College-Employer Partnerships Announced at Department of Education Community College Summit Skills for America's Future, a national initiative to connect employers with community colleges to provide 21st century skills to American workers, today announced a significant commitment by UPS, the world's largest package delivery company. The announcement was made at the U.S. Department of Education's Community College Summit in Indianapolis. As its commitment to Skills for America's Future, UPS will institute a new Workforce Advisory Board to expand the career options for students in community college training programs, improve job placement rates and promote economic growth in local communities. |
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| 2011-03-03 | UPS Once Again "World's Most Admired" UPS (NYSE: UPS) today was rated the "World's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine. |
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| 2011-03-02 | The UPS Foundation Fait Un Don au Profit Des Personnes Atteintes D’un Handicap Mental The UPS Foundation schenkt meer dan 27.000 € aan dagcentrum 'Le Potelier' in Neder-Over-Heembeek voor de aankoop van een minibus The UPS Foundation heeft een schenking van meer dan 27.000 € gedaan aan Le Potelier, een dagcentrum voor mensen van alle leeftijden met een verstandelijke handicap in Neder-over-Heembeek. |
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| 2011-03-01 | UPS Issues Statement Regarding Settlement of New York Complaint UPS was involved in a four-year investigation by the New York Attorney General's Office concerning UPS's fleet of vehicles in upstate New York. UPS cooperated fully with this investigation, expending considerable time and resources to establish the facts, and now has settled the matter. |
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| 2011-02-22 | UPS Expands Throughout Asia Its Expedited Ocean Freight Service Faster LCL Service from Ports in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand & Vietnam On the heels of a successful rollout in Japan, UPS today announced the expansion of its UPS Preferred LCL (less-than-container-load) Ocean Freight service to 10 additional Asian ports. The service provides up to 40 percent faster port-to-door delivery to the United States for LCL shipments while still delivering the economic advantages of ocean freight. |
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| 2011-02-17 | UPS Snapshots for Small Businesses International trade has been one of the few bright spots in the economy throughout the recession; exports of goods and services rose by a seasonally adjusted $3.7 billion in September (source: U.S. Department of Commerce). With today’s technology and supply chain solutions, customers across borders can be reached just as easily as customers next door. However, most SMBs don’t pursue international trade due to unfamiliarity with global markets (source: UPS Business Monitor). The following guides provide an overview of global markets that present significant opportunity to U.S. businesses, whether they are just beginning to explore international trade or already expanding to new markets. |
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| 2011-02-17 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: Doing Business in Mexico |
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| 2011-02-15 | UPS Schenkt Eur 15.000 Aan De Stichting Fonds Hartewensen En Stichting Vrienden Van Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis UPS schenkt EUR 15.000 aan de Stichting Vrienden van het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis (WKZ) en Stichting Fonds Hartewensen. Deze organisaties zijn gespecialiseerd in het verbeteren van de omstandigheden van patiënten in de zorginstellingen waar zij actief zijn De financiële steun zal vooral gebruikt worden om de zorg voor kinderen te verbeteren en een veilige en stimulerende omgeving te creëren waar zij kunnen herstellen, leren, spelen en zich kunnen ontwikkelen. Gisteren werd de donatie officieel door UPS overhandigd. |
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| 2011-02-14 | The UPS Store Lines Up $22.5 Million for Franchisee Lending Program The UPS Store®, (NYSE: UPS) the world's largest retail system of shipping, postal, print, document and business services, today announced a collaboration with a franchisee lending program created by Franchise America Finance™(FAF) and The Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBBK). |
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| 2011-02-10 | UPS Transports Balloons for 16th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Since 2003, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been the logistics sponsor for the annual Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, transporting balloons from across the world to Clark, Philippines. For this year's event, UPS moved 26 balloons from 11 countries for the event, which will last from Feb 10 – 13. |
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| 2011-02-08 | UPS Expands UK Green Fleet Ahead of London 2012 Games UPS More Than Trebles Number of Electric Vehicles Deployed In London; Fleet To Serve Key London 2012 Games Venues UPS today announced the deployment of 14 purpose-built, electric vehicles, increasing the size of its UK green fleet to 20. |
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| 2011-02-07 | UPS Express Freight Service Expands into Israel and Slovakia Premium Air Freight Services Meet Critical Logistical Needs Of High-Tech, Industrial & Automotive Industries UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its UPS Express® Freight service into Israel and Slovakia to serve expanding hubs for high-tech, industrial and automotive companies. The UPS premium air freight service offers one- to three-business day door-to-door service, including customs clearance and an on-time performance guarantee. |
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| 2011-02-02 | Stephen Flowers to Head Global Freight Forwarding Veteran Leader of Americas Region Assumes New Role with UPS UPS (NYSE: UPS) has named Stephen D. Flowers, most recently the head of UPS's Americas Region, to the position of president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding. |
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| 2011-02-02 | UPS Capital Expands Latin American Network with New Offices in Colombia and Peru UPS Capital®, the financial services arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced it has expanded its Latin American presence by opening new offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Lima, Peru, to help facilitate global trade. |
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| 2011-02-01 | UPS 4th Quarter Earnings Surge 44 Percent, 2011 EPS Expected to Set All-Time High Company Projects 2011 EPS to Jump 16-to-22%; International & Supply Chain 2010 Profits Set Records UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.08 for the fourth quarter of 2010, a 44% improvement over the prior-year period. Global revenue grew 8.4%, generating $1.8 billion in adjusted operating profit, a 40% increase. |
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| 2011-01-18 | UPS TradeAbility and Quantum View Manage Importers |
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| 2011-01-18 | Intralox and UPS: Streamlining Efficiencies South of the Border With four global business units, three major R&D; centers, 1,200 employees and nearly 80 customer service representatives - who collectively speak 14 languages - Intralox, LLC, of Harahan, La., is no stranger to doing business across borders. |
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| 2011-01-12 | UPS Broadens Availability of Carbon Offset Option Addition to UPS WorldShip Expands Offering To More Than 400,000 Customers UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that customers in many countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas now may select UPS carbon neutral as an option within the UPS WorldShip® shipping system. |
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| 2011-01-10 | UPS Honors SteelMaster Buildings with Global Trade Award Company Recognized for Growing Globally Through Exporting In collaboration with World Trade 100 magazine, UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced SteelMaster Buildings as the winner of its first-ever Growth through Global Trade Award. This national recognition is awarded to a U.S. small- or medium-sized business that is effectively exporting to better thrive and compete in today's ever-changing global business environment. |
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| 2010-12-24 | UPS Human Resources Function Cited Among Best In Country The Human Resources Department of UPS has been cited by a respected trade publication as among the top five in the nation. |
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| 2010-12-16 | UPS Capital Loan Supports Export of U.S. Equipment to Mexican Airports UPS Capital®, the financial services arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS), today announced that its subsidiary UPS Capital Business Credit®* has arranged a nearly US$23 million loan for the installation of a baggage handling system with high-tech equipment from two U.S. companies by Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMA), which operates and manages 13 airports in Mexico and the Hotel of Mexico City International Airport's Terminal 2. |
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| 2010-12-08 | For Second Consecutive Year, UPS No. 1 on 'Climate Counts' Scorecard For the second year running, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has earned the top score in the consumer shipping sector on the annual "Climate Counts" scorecard. UPS also received the 9th highest score across all industries among the 143 ranked companies. |
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| 2010-12-07 | UPS Adds Photo ID Requirement for Retail Shipping As part of its ongoing review to enhance security, UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it is expanding its policy to require customers who ship packages from retail shipping locations to present a government-issued photo ID for verification of identification. The directive will apply at The UPS Store® and Mail Boxes Etc.® locations as well as authorized shipping outlets worldwide. |
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| 2010-12-07 | UPS Adds Photo ID Requirement for Retail Shipping (Canada) As part of its ongoing review to enhance security, UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it is expanding its policy to require customers who ship packages from retail shipping locations to present a government-issued photo ID for verification of identification. The directive will apply at The UPS Store® and Mail Boxes Etc.® locations as well as authorized shipping outlets worldwide. |
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| 2010-11-30 | UPS Mail Innovations Opens State-of-the-Art Processing Center Near Phoenix Company Also Invests in Sorting Technology for New Jersey Center UPS Mail Innovations, the business mail services unit of UPS (NYSE:UPS), has opened a new processing center near Phoenix to improve service to companies in Arizona and New Mexico that rely on UPS to manage their outbound mail processing. |
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| 2010-11-29 | UPS Delivers Exciting New Solutions for Mobile Devices New Applications let you Ship, Track and Locate UPS everywhere you go UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today the Canadian introduction of two UPS Mobile™ Apps for BlackBerry® and Android™ as well as an enhanced new mobile application for all smartphone users. |
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| 2010-11-23 | Latin American SMEs Optimistic About 2011 Annual UPS survey reveals that SMEs anticipate their company's financial situation will improve in the next year The UPS Business Monitor Latin America (BMLA) study, now in its fourth edition, reveals that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) throughout Latin America are finally seeing signs of recovery for the first time since 2008. The study shows that almost 80 percent of the SMEs surveyed project an economic improvement for their companies over the course of the next 12 months - and they are planning accordingly. Despite not yet returning to pre-crisis business performance levels, SMEs confirmed a considerable decrease in workforce reductions and ranked marketing and sales as their top investment priority in 2011, in addition to citing supply chain management as a strategy for increased competitiveness. |
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| 2010-11-23 | The UPS Store Stands Ready to Help with Holiday Logistics "Send Your Heart for the Holidays" And You Could Win One of Five $1,000 Gift Cards The holidays are supposed to be filled with good cheer, but the logistics of shopping for gifts, shipping packages and planning the family trip can take the happy out of holidays. Fortunately, the more than 4,300 The UPS Store® locations across the country provide a variety of services to help keep the holidays happy and hassle-free. |
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| 2010-11-17 | Three Latin America SMEs take home the UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Chile, Colombia and Puerto Rico recognized as the most innovative in the region UPS announced today the three winners of the second edition of the UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The contest, which ran from August 16th to September 30th, was developed to recognize the three most innovative and successful small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in the region. The winners will take home US$50,000 in cash prizes along with a premium technology package from Hewlett-Packard. |
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| 2010-11-15 | UPS CEO Says Exports Key to Economic Rebound A boost in exports is the catalyst that the U.S. economy needs to rebound, according to Scott Davis, UPS's chairman and CEO. |
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| 2010-11-15 | The Rough Road to an Export Economy UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis said exports are the key to the U.S. economic recovery. In his remarks, he discussed barriers in the way of the President's Export Council goal to double U.S. exports in the next five years, and he urged business leaders to "defeat the tyranny of protectionism." |
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| 2010-11-11 | Busting the Myths of Global Trade UPS Chief Operating Officer David Abney examined the myth that trade is bad for America. In his remarks, he applied scientific rigor to bust increasingly common notions that trade costs jobs, that U.S. businesses can't compete globally, and that the domestic market is big enough for future business growth. |
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| 2010-11-11 | Romaine Seguin Named President of UPS Americas UPS (NYSE:UPS) has appointed Romaine Seguin, a 27-year UPS veteran, its new president of the UPS Americas Region with responsibility for Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. |
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| 2010-11-09 | U.S. Technology Companies Believe Export Goals Unlikely to be Met Companies Say U.S. Manufacturing Too Expensive Despite an increasingly global marketplace for their products and a sense of cautious optimism as they emerge from the recession, high-tech manufacturers see little chance of meeting President Obama's goal of doubling U.S. exports in the next five years, a new survey shows. |
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| 2010-11-09 | U.S. Technology Companies Cautiously Optimistic About Economic Recovery Struggling With Global Customer Base, Unpredictable Demand U.S. high-tech manufacturers are cautiously optimistic as they emerge from the recession, but say they're trying to find new ways to serve an unpredictable global customer base while simultaneously driving down costs, a new survey shows. |
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| 2010-11-03 | UPS to Sponsor Louis Oosthuizen, 2010 Open Championship Winner UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that professional golfer Louis Oosthuizen, winner of the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews, will represent the company as its newest brand ambassador on The European Tour. |
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| 2010-10-21 | UPS 3Q Earnings Climb 69 Percent on Revenue Growth of 9 Percent Strong Growth Across all Segments; UPS Raises Annual Guidance UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.93 for the third quarter of 2010, a 69% improvement over the prior-year period. Global revenue grew 9.3%, generating $1.5 billion in adjusted operating profit, a 62% increase. |
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| 2010-10-11 | UPS Celebrates $1 Billion United Way Partnership at Charlotte NASCAR Race In a special tribute to United Way and to all the UPS employees who support that organization, UPS (NYSE:UPS) will change the paint scheme on David Ragan's No. 6 UPS Ford this weekend to prominently feature the United Way logo. |
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| 2010-10-05 | Canadian SMEs Remain Skeptical About International Trade Lack of interest and investment despite countless opportunities overseas Newly-released data shows that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are still hesitant to engage in international trade, despite the vast opportunities in the worldwide marketplace. |
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| 2010-10-05 | Thai SMEs Look to Overseas Markets for More Opportunies Annual UPS Survey reveals Thai SMEs remain positive despite recent domestic challenges Thai small-to-medium enterprise (SME) decision makers are putting the political challenges behind them and are finding ways to unlock business opportunities by planning to venture out to overseas markets, and to improve their supply chain management practices, according to the UPS Asia Business Monitor (ABM) 2010 survey. |
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| 2010-10-05 | UPS to Deliver $1 Million to "HandsOn Network" in Celebration of Volunteerism UPS (NYSE:UPS) employees throughout the world will participate in UPS's eighth annual Global Volunteer Month in October, a month encouraging UPS's more than 400,000 employees to give back through service and organizations that are most meaningful to them. |
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| 2010-09-30 | UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the purchase of 130 next generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to add to its growing alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet. |
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| 2010-09-29 | Korean SMEs Ranked Second Most Competitive Among Asia Pacific Peers UPS ABM Survey Highlights Korean SMEs' Pessimism Toward Regional Economic Growth and Business Prospects UPS (NYSE: UPS), the world's largest package delivery company and leader in supply chain services, today announced findings from the UPS Asia Business Monitor 2010 (UPS ABM 2010), a survey of 1,351 small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in 13 Asian countries, in which Korean SMEs improved on their regional competitiveness to share second place with Japan. Vaulting from last year's fifth place, and only behind first place China, Korean SMEs were seen to be more competitive than those from other Asian countries by 63 percent of respondents. |
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| 2010-09-29 | UPS Adds Vietnam to Award Winning SME Survey UPS Asia Business Monitor Survey Shows Vietnamese SMEs Believe They are Key to Vietnam's Economic Future; Optimistic about Own Business Prospects For the first time ever in 2010, Vietnam participated in the annual UPS Asia Business Monitor (ABM), which surveys small-to-medium enterprise (SME) decision makers across Asia Pacific on the business sentiments and factors that drive SME success. In its sixth year, the ABM research findings have been an indispensable resource for Asia Pacific SMEs in understanding the challenges that drive their competitiveness. |
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| 2010-09-22 | Globalization 4.0 and the New Logistics UPS International President Daniel Brutto discussed the changing dynamics of global trade in remarks to the Foreign Press Association in New York. He described how improvements in logistics support global commerce and rapid growth in emerging economies. |
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| 2010-09-21 | UPS Supports LaHood's Effort to Stop Distracted Driving UPS (NYSE:UPS) is proud to stand with the U.S. Department of Transportation in support of policies that would effectively reduce the likelihood of serious, life-threatening injuries on the roads by discouraging distracted driving. |
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| 2010-09-21 | 10 Million Girls Empowered to Change Their Futures with a Five Year, $2 Million Partnership Between The UPS Foundation and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Focus on Leadership Development and Advocacy Opportunities for Girls to Engage in Global Issues Today at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, The UPS Foundation and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) announced a five-year, $2 million commitment that supports young women to become advocates and leaders on issues such as environmental sustainability, the Millennium Development Goals and community development. |
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| 2010-09-20 | UPS ABM 2010 Survey Reveals Chinese SMEs are Focusing their Business Growth in the Asia Pacific Chinese SMEs: Flexibility Is Their Competitive Advantage; Cited As "Most Competitive" By Their Counterparts UPS today announced the results of its UPS Asia Business Monitor (UPS ABM) 2010. A main finding of the report indicated a renewed confidence in economic growth in the Asia Pacific and that most Chinese SMEs choose to conduct the majority of their business within the region. |
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| 2010-09-16 | CARE Announces $1.5 Million Gift from UPS to Enhance Global Humanitarian Relief Donation Helps Build Capabilities of Atlanta-based CARE To Swiftly Respond to Disasters Around the World CARE, an Atlanta-based humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by empowering women and girls, received a $1.5 million gift from The UPS Foundation to further the organization's emergency response efforts across the globe. |
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| 2010-09-15 | UPS Makes Waves with New Preferred LCL Ocean Freight Service Bridges Gap Between Air and Ocean Freight Services UPS (NYSE:UPS) today launched a new ocean freight service that provides up to 20 percent faster door-to-door delivery than other less-than-container-load (LCL) services on the market. |
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| 2010-09-14 | Six Large Corporations Aim to Boost Economy with New Supplier Program New website provides one-stop shopping, simplified application process, for small businesses seeking to become suppliers to large companies; Experts suggest program could help accelerate economic recovery A consortium of large businesses in a variety of industry sectors today announced a new way for small businesses to compete with greater ease to sell goods and services to global companies, potentially leading to the creation of new jobs and economic growth. |
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| 2010-08-30 | UPS Now a Corporate Sponsor of Southeastern Conference UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has become the official package delivery and logistics sponsor of the Southeastern Conference and all SEC Championship events. |
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| 2010-08-26 | RP SMEs Most Optimistic in Asia Pacific Annual UPS Asia Business Monitor Results Show Asian SMEs Are Bullish with Philippine SMEs Most Confident about Business Prospects Philippine small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are the most bullish about the opportunities in their own country compared to other Asian SMEs, according to the UPS Asia Business Monitor (ABM) 2010 findings. Possibly driven by the Philippine election optimism, the survey shows that 85 percent of Philippine SME leaders see more opportunities for themselves in the country in 2010 compared with last year. |
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| 2010-08-26 | UPS Turkey Fact Sheet |
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| 2010-08-23 | The UPS Foundation Recognized for Contribution to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Assistance Critical to Enabling Red Cross to Respond to Disasters The American Red Cross today recognized The UPS Foundation for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program. |
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| 2010-08-18 | UPS Names Greg Carstens Managing Director of UPS Singapore Greg Carstens, a senior operations manager with more than 25 years of experience throughout Asia, has been named the managing director of UPS's operations in Singapore. |
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| 2010-08-16 | UPS Asia Business Monitor: Singapore SMEs Cautiously Optimistic on Growth Small-to-medium enterprise (SME) leaders in Singapore are cognizant of challenges ahead but are poised for progress if they can capitalise on Singapore's economic strength, government assistance and smart business collaborations, according to the UPS Asia Business Monitor (ABM) 2010 findings. |
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| 2010-08-16 | UPS Launches Contest to Recognize Innovative SMEs in Latin America The "UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award" will offer more than US$50,000 in cash prizes and technology equipment UPS today announced the launch of the second edition of the "UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award" in 14 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean*. The contest, which runs from August 16th to September 30th, will award more than US$50,000 in cash and Hewlett-Packard equipment to the three most innovative and successful small-and-medium size enterprises (SMEs) in the region. To register, companies can complete the entry form by visiting the official contest Web site at www.ups.com/premiopyme. |
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| 2010-08-12 | UPS Makes it More Convenient to Return Goods UPS Joins U.S. Postal Service to Enable Consumers To Return Packages via Home Mailbox UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is launching UPS Returns Flexible Access, a new service with a unique label that allows consumers to drop returns at any U.S. Postal Service (USPS) location or personal mailbox in addition to the thousands of UPS locations nationwide. |
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| 2010-08-09 | UPS Airlines Environmental Initiatives |
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| 2010-08-06 | UPS Expands Footprint in Indonesia with JNE alliance Extends Service Network to National Coverage UPS (NYSE:UPS), through its Indonesian joint venture, has entered into an expanded alliance with local domestic courier PT Tiki Jalur Nugraha Eka Kurir (JNE) to extend pick-up and delivery service for international express packages throughout all of Indonesia. |
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| 2010-08-05 | SMEs Bullish on Intra-Asia Growth Opportunities Leaders Tell UPS They Expect Growth in 2010, But Rising Costs a Serious Concern |
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| 2010-08-05 | Asian Small Business Leaders Focused on Cost-Control The leaders of small- and mid-sized businesses in Asia are confident they've turned the corner on the recession, but they've become greatly worried about rising costs in their region, a new UPS survey shows. |
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| 2010-08-04 | Technology Takes Off at UPS to Simplify International Shipping Enhanced Billing and Technology Solutions; New Functionality Gives Importers More Control UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today recent enhancements to several technology tools that give exporters and importers more control over their UPS shipments. |
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| 2010-08-01 | Cervélo Spins Around the Globe When Cervélo began its operations in 1995, it did so with one goal in mind: to help its customers win races. The idea was to engineer light-weight, superior-quality bikes for athletes and cycling enthusiasts around the world. |
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| 2010-07-30 | UPS Opening New Facility to Serve Portland Area UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it is opening a large, modern package sorting and delivery facility in Portland, doubling the capacity of its older building. The new $86 million facility, including parking and trailer staging areas, spans 46 acres. |
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| 2010-07-27 | United Way Recognizes UPS for Record $1 Billion in Giving to Communities with the "Thank a Driver" Campaign This summer, UPS and its employees and retirees will reach the exceptional milestone of $1 billion in total contributions to United Way since the company began its annual workplace campaigns in 1982. To show appreciation, United Way is leveraging traditional and social media across the country to thank UPS drivers during the week of August 2-6. Find out more at: liveunited.org/thanksUPS. |
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| 2010-07-27 | UPS Launches New Shipping Savings Program for eBay Canada Powersellers Sellers Receive Discounts, Fast and Easy Shipping UPS Canada announced today a new savings program available for eBay PowerSellers in Canada. The program provides PowerSellers with cost-effective solutions to enhance the services they provide their end customers. |
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| 2010-07-22 | UPS 2Q Earnings Soar 71 Percent on 13 Percent Revenue Growth Full-Year Guidance Raised; 2010 EPS Expected to Climb 45-50% UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced diluted earnings per share of $0.84 for the second quarter of 2010, a 71% jump over the adjusted earnings of the prior-year period. Global revenue increased 13%, generating a 57% increase in operating profit to $1.4 billion. |
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| 2010-07-15 | UPS Schenkt 3.000 Euro Aan Het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis UPS heeft vandaag 3.000 euro geschonken aan het Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, dat deel uitmaakt van het Universitair Medisch Centrum Utrecht (UMC Utrecht). Het ziekenhuis zal de donatie gebruiken om de activiteiten voor de kleinste patientjes te ondersteunen, zoals bezoekjes van de dieren van de kinderboerderij aan het ziekenhuis of het bijwonen van een voorstelling van kindertheater 'De Hoge Hoed'. Vandaag werd tijdens een quiz voor de kinderen de cheque overhandigd door Harld Peters, country manager, UPS Benelux, aan Brigitte Wolters, recoveryverpleegkundige van het WKZ. |
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| 2010-07-08 | Brown Goes Green with New Carbon Neutral Shipping Option UPS is the first courier company to offer customers an eco-friendly transactional shipping option UPS (NYSE:UPS) will expand its carbon neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories across Europe, Asia and the Americas on July 12. Millions more UPS customers will have the option of paying a small fee to calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. |
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| 2010-07-08 | Japanese SMEs Optimistic about Asian Economic Growth UPS today announced the results of its 2010 "UPS Asia Business Monitor (ABM)" survey, which looks at competitiveness from the perspective of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia. This year's survey reveals a noticeable shift from a pessimistic to an optimistic outlook of the Asian economy by Japanese SME decision makers. However, the 2010 UPS ABM also shows that Japanese SMEs are more cautious with their own company’s prospects. Many Japanese SMEs are also looking at ways to maintain their competitiveness and differentiate themselves. |
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| 2010-07-06 | Carbon Neutral Shipping Extended Internationally UPS (NYSE:UPS) has expanded its carbon neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Millions more UPS customers now have the option of paying a small fee to calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. |
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| 2010-07-06 | Canadian Business Leery of Euro Trade Prefer Trade with China and U.S. Despite Federal Trade Efforts with EU A substantial majority of Canadian executives at small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) say they would not closely tie Canada's economy to Europe despite ongoing efforts by the federal government to establish a Canada-European Union (EU) free trade agreement by 2011. |
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| 2010-07-01 | UPS Operation in Poland Crowned Market Leader Two independent surveys sponsored by media publications in Poland have concluded that UPS's small package operation in that country is by far the market leader. |
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| 2010-06-29 | UPS Canada Presented "Thanks A Million" Award 9th Year in a Row UPS contributes $1 million to United Way in 2009 United Way of Canada - Centraide Canada (UWC-CC) recognized UPS Canada with the prestigious Thanks a Million award, presented at their annual general meeting earlier today, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto. |
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| 2010-06-28 | David Ruiz Named President of UPS Florida District David Ruiz, a 32-year UPS veteran, has assumed command as president of the company's new and expanded Florida District, directing small package operations in an area that covers most of the state of Florida. |
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| 2010-06-28 | UPS Applauds New Effort to Finalize Korea Trade Deal UPS (NYSE:UPS) today applauded the Obama administration for its move to re-engage with the government of South Korea to overcome remaining obstacles and finalize a bilateral free trade agreement. |
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| 2010-06-18 | Vology Data Systems gets high tech with UPS |
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| 2010-06-15 | UPS Survey: Healthcare Execs Divided Over Reform as Opportunity or Threat Companies Concerned About the Logistics of Change With their world turned upside down by enactment of healthcare reform, senior U.S. healthcare executives are divided over whether the new environment offers growth possibilities or challenges to the survival of existing business models, a new survey shows. |
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| 2010-06-15 | CSOS: A Pipeline for Change in the Pharmaceutical Industry Endo Pharmaceuticals, UPS and Axway automate controlled substance ordering, shaving nearly 18 days off order cycle times. |
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| 2010-06-09 | UPS Healthcare Forum Opening Remarks Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed attendees at the UPS Healthcare Forum in Washington, D.C. Responding to questions from Mike McCurry, principal, Public Strategies Washington, the text is a summary of Davis' perspective on the global economy and UPS's commitment to the healthcare sector. |
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| 2010-06-09 | UPS Supports Volunteer Canada with $100,000 Grant At Volunteer Canada's annual general meeting in Ottawa, UPS Canada presented a $100,000 grant to the organization. |
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| 2010-06-07 | Technology Takes Off at UPS to Simplify International Shipping Same Shipping and Visibility Tools Available For Freight and Small Package Shippers; New Functionality Gives Importers More Control UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced enhancements to several technology tools that simplify the use of multiple transportation modes and give importers more control over shipments. |
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| 2010-06-03 | PosLaju and UPS Form Alliance New PosLaju International Premium Service Introduced For Faster Package Delivery UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has formed an alliance with PosLaju, the leading Malaysian courier company, and jointly launched PosLaju International Premium, a day-definite, international express delivery service with a money-back guarantee serving more than 215 countries. The new service is available at all 52 PosLaju outlets in Malaysia and will, on average, shorten the international transit time of packages and documents by half. |
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| 2010-05-19 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: India |
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| 2010-05-19 | UPS Helping Small and Mid-Size Businesses Compete Globally New Series of Export Seminars Coming This Summer UPS (NYSE:UPS), a longtime advocate of the benefits of international commerce, today announced a series of key global trade initiatives aimed at helping small- and medium-sized businesses expand and compete in today's rapidly changing global business environment. |
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| 2010-05-13 | Monsanto Company Donates Conventional Corn and Vegetable Seeds to Haitian Farmers to HELP Address Food Security Needs Haitian Ministry of Agriculture, Kuehne + Nagel, Monsanto, USAID and UPS work together to put more than 130 tons of seeds in the hands of farmers to increase food production and aid long-term earthquake recovery Haitian farmers, who otherwise may not have had sufficient seeds to plant this season in their earthquake-ravaged country, are receiving help from a unique public and private partnership to provide access to high-quality, conventional corn and vegetable seeds in time for this planting season. |
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| 2010-05-13 | The UPS Foundation Awards Keep America Beautiful Affiliates with Grants Totaling $160,000 The UPS Foundation awarded 16 Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliates $10,000 community improvement grants each, supporting programs across the country that address litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, beautification and community greening. The projects will take place during 2010 and into early 2011. |
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| 2010-05-11 | UPS and P & T Express Establish Company to Expand Operations in Vietnam UPS (NYSE:UPS) and P & T Express have established UPS Vietnam as a joint stock company to expand UPS's footprint and better serve customers in Vietnam. |
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| 2010-05-10 | UPS Rebrands Entire UK Fleet with 2012 Logo for Olympic, Paralympic Games in London First Time Ever in UK a Partner Logo Placed Alongside Iconic Brown and Gold UPS Shield In the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, UPS will be managing one of the biggest and most significant logistical challenges on a global scale. As part of this journey it has completed the full rebranding of its UK operations with the distinctive London 2012 logo. |
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| 2010-04-27 | UPS 1Q Earnings Jump 37 Percent on Revenue Increase of 7 Percent International Profit Up 45%; Margin Expansion in all Segments As previously announced, UPS (NYSE:UPS) posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.71 for the first quarter of 2010, a 37% gain over the adjusted $0.52 for the prior-year period. Revenue increased 7% to $11.7 billion. Growth in the international package and supply chain businesses, yield improvement and increased operating leverage resulted in margin expansion in all business segments. |
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| 2010-04-27 | UPS Operating Shenzhen Hub, Worldport Expansion Finished UPS (NYSE:UPS) has activated two ultra-modern air hubs on opposite sides of the globe, expanding the infrastructure of the world's most extensive air freight and package network. |
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| 2010-04-22 | Luxury Automobile Accessory Retailer Integrates "One Click Shipping" with UPS Small businesses can't afford inefficiencies. That's the mindset of business owners across Canada including Ian Farr, entrepreneur at Bimmian.com. |
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| 2010-04-20 | Baker & Taylor Turns Book Distribution Green, with Help from Long-Time Supply Chain Partner UPS |
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| 2010-04-12 | Five Reasons the CFO Should Care About Sustainability Kurt Kuehn, Chief Financial Officer, addressed business leaders attending the International Corporate Citizenship Conference sponsored by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship. In his remarks, Kuehn stressed five reasons CFOs and financial leaders should consider sustainability a bottom line priority. |
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| 2010-04-12 | UPS Challenges Canadians to Get Involved During National Volunteer Week UPS Canada is challenging companies and individuals to volunteer during Canada's upcoming National Volunteer Week (April 18-24) and throughout the year. The company's employees continue to lead by example and volunteered more than 28,000 volunteer hours - the equivalent of more than 75 hours a day - to more than 280 charitable organizations across Canada in 2009. |
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| 2010-04-12 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: Doing business in Canada |
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| 2010-04-06 | We're Not in Kansas Anymore David Abney, Chief Operating Officer, addressed students, faculty, and area business leaders at the Thunderbird Global School of Business Global Issues Forum. In his remarks, Abney stressed five business lessons that have proved instrumental in UPS's worldwide expansion. |
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| 2010-04-01 | UPS, le Consegne Espresse in Centro Città si Tingono Di "Verde" UPS e Ducati energia alleati per promuovere la sostenibilità ambientale con Free DUCk, veicoli “green” che circoleranno nelle ZTL di Milano, Torino, Genova e Catanzaro UPS (NYSE:UPS), la maggiore società di spedizioni a livello mondiale e pioniera nell’utilizzo di tecnologie eco-compatibili, annuncia oggi l’impiego di Free DUCk, veicoli “verdi” prodotti da Ducati energia per il trasporto e la distribuzione delle spedizioni del corriere espresso in centro città. La notizia è stata data nel corso della conferenza stampa tenutasi oggi a Milano, alla quale hanno partecipato Frank Sportolari, country manager UPS Italia, Federica Guidi, direttore generale di Ducati energia e Carol Z. Perez, Console Generale degli Stati Uniti a Milano. |
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| 2010-03-31 | Toys For Tots Literacy Program Seeks Nominations for Childhood Literacy Award The UPS Store Celebrates Literacy Program's 2nd Anniversary, Raises More than $1 Million Today, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and The UPS Store® announced they are seeking nominations for the Alferd Williams Literacy Award to commemorate the second anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. The award honors an individual who has raised awareness of the issue of childhood illiteracy and taken action to address it. Nominations are open April 1 through May 31. |
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| 2010-03-22 | UPS to Sponsor Third Professional Golfer UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has reached a deal with golf champion Jeev Milkha Singh of India to represent the company in conjunction with its sponsorship of the European Tour, one of the world's most prestigious professional golf tours. |
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| 2010-03-16 | Erdgasflotte für UPS in Österreich erweitert Seit Anfang des Jahres kommen vier weitere gasbetriebene Zustellfahrzeuge (CNG) für UPS in Österreich für die Paketzustellung zum Einsatz. |
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| 2010-03-04 | UPS Once Again "World's Most Admired" UPS (NYSE:UPS) today was rated the "World's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine. The company also was ranked among the Top 50 in brand recognition across all industries around the world. |
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| 2010-02-25 | UPS Canada Toasts 35 Years of Success Global Logistics Company Began Canadian Operations With One Checker Cab in Toronto in 1975 When UPS Canada picked up its first shipment in 1975 at Butterick Fashions Marketing in downtown Toronto - using a Checker cab - no one could have imagined where the company would be today. |
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| 2010-02-23 | Why Companies Fail. How Companies Win. Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed members of the Retail Industry Leaders Association at the organization's annual logistics conference. In his remarks, Davis identified four reasons that many companies have failed over the past three years, along with four factors that must be part of the game-winning strategy for any retail company. |
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| 2010-02-18 | Poste Italiane e UPS Rinnovano la Collaborazione per la Gestione Delle Spedizioni Internazionali di Corriere Espresso Poste Italiane rinnova con UPS (NYSE: UPS) l’accordo per la gestione delle spedizioni internazionali di corriere espresso dell’operatore postale italiano. La più grande azienda di servizi postali in Italia e la maggiore società mondiale di spedizioni rafforzano l’alleanza, nata nel 2006, in base alla quale Poste Italiane utilizza il network globale di UPS per il trasporto e il recapito all’estero degli invii di Paccocelere internazionale, servizio offerto nei 14mila uffici postali sul territorio nazionale. |
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| 2010-02-16 | UPS Freight Improving Transit Times to U.S. from Montreal, Toronto New, Expanded Two-Day Guaranteed Service Zone Will Cover Cities As Far As Atlanta and St. Louis UPS Freight (NYSE:UPS), in another major enhancement for its Canadian customers, today announced it has stretched its two-day delivery network from Montreal and Toronto as far south as Atlanta and St. Louis. |
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| 2010-02-11 | Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Announces New List of 21 America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises A Record Number of World Class Programs Honored The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced its annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises, the only national award honoring corporations for world-class programs that create level playing fields for women's business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate contracts. |
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| 2010-02-09 | Global Economic Outlook: Implications for Business David Abney, COO addressed a group of Emory University Executive MBA alumni, discussing key challenges and opportunities ahead in a changing global economy. He also focused on the attributes successful leaders will need to realize those opportunities. |
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| 2010-02-08 | UPS Starts Pilot Furlough Process UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but at the same time continued its effort to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the layoffs before they take effect. UPS employs about 2,800 pilots. |
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| 2010-02-04 | UPS Applauds Renewed Focus on U.S. Exports, Job Creation The new National Export Initiative (NEI), announced here by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, today was lauded by UPS's top executive as "a forceful step on the path to strengthening our economy and creating jobs." |
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| 2010-02-01 | United Parcel Service Named on "Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities" DiversityBusiness.com today announced United Parcel Service as part of the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities. Over 600,000 diversity business owners had the opportunity to participate in an online election to determine the "Top" organizations. |
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| 2010-01-19 | For UPS, NASCAR Means Business Company Celebrates 10 Years as Team Sponsor, 11th season as Official Express Delivery Company of NASCAR For the 10th consecutive year, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car will carry UPS's brown and gold into the season-opening Daytona 500 as David Ragan of Roush Fenway Racing begins his second season behind the wheel of the No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion. |
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| 2010-01-14 | UPS Adds 101 Locations in China to World's Largest Service Parts Logistics Network UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to significantly increase its global service parts logistics (SPL) network by establishing 101 new field stocking locations (FSLs) in China. |
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| 2010-01-13 | UPS Donates $1 Million to Haitian Earthquake Relief Planning Underway with Partners to Deliver Aid UPS (NYSE:UPS) today contributed more than US$1 million in cash and in-kind support to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti through its charitable arm, The UPS Foundation. |
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| 2010-01-13 | UPS and Honeywell Set Stage for Next High-Tech Handheld for UPS Drivers Global Deployment of 5th Version Starts in 2011; Offers Continuous Connectivity & Industry-First Features UPS (NYSE:UPS) and Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced they are teaming on a new-generation handheld computer for UPS drivers that will further improve communications links while adding a number of other industry-leading features. |
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| 2010-01-08 | UPS 4th Quarter Earnings to Exceed Initial Guidance Company to Streamline U.S. Structure, Improving Customer Focus UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that it expects to exceed its previously announced estimate for 4th quarter 2009 earnings, now anticipating a range of $0.73 to $0.75 per diluted share. The company previously projected earnings of $0.58 to $0.65 per diluted share for this period. |
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| 2010-01-05 | United Parcel Service supports the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women through $3,500 shipping sponsorship The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women has announced the addition of UPS to its list of sponsors. |
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| 2010-01-04 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: Doing business in Brazil |
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| 2010-01-04 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: Doing business in Poland |
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| 2010-01-04 | UPS Snapshot for Small Businesses: Doing business in China |
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| 2009-12-17 | Peace-of-Mind for Last-Minute Holiday Shipping UPS ready for the bustle of the jolly season with newly expanded GTA distribution centre With about one week left to ship holiday gifts, the sound of sleigh bells might be drowned out by the sound of planes, trains and automobiles as the world's largest shipping company delivers your last-minute packages. |
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| 2009-12-16 | Ten million girls ramp up their climate change action with a $US2million injection from The UPS Foundation 19 youth representatives as part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts delegation to the UN climate change conference have received a major boost from The UPS Foundation, who join WAGGGS as a founding partner of the Global Girls Fund. |
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| 2009-12-01 | UPS Canada Opens New "Door to the World" Through Expanded Toronto Hub Building Is Largest Single Canadian Investment UPS Canada today formally opened a (US)$70 million expansion of its Toronto distribution centre, once again demonstrating its commitment to boosting Canadian trade by simplifying the import and export of goods. |
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| 2009-12-01 | Toronto Hub Opening Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed customers, employees, government officials and the media at the dedication ceremonies for the opening of UPS's Toronto Hub package facility. Davis explained how UPS is committed to Canada and that it sees the same kind of possibilities there that the company saw more than 30 years ago when it first began operations in the country. |
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| 2009-11-27 | Holiday Forecast Calls for "Flurry" of Packages Dec. 21 Is Busiest Day of the Year for UPS's Global Shipping Old St. Nick will be getting a serious workout this holiday season trying to keep up with his younger and more agile counterpart, UPS, which is set to deliver more than 22 million packages on its busiest day (approximately 40 percent more than an average day) and 400 million packages during the four weeks before Christmas. |
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| 2009-11-18 | UPS Mexico General Manager Named Best Executive in Latin America Griselda Hernandez, UPS's Mexico general manager, has received this year's Best Executive in Latin America award at the sixth annual presentation of Stevie® Awards Women in Business. |
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| 2009-11-17 | Holiday Tradition at The UPS Store Built Around Packing and Shipping 'It's All About Delivering the Joy of the Season' There's a blizzard of holiday packages about to descend on the more than 4,300 The UPS Store® locations across the country, and their owners and professionally trained staff couldn't be more excited. |
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| 2009-11-12 | Thinking Big in the Upturn Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed attendees of the APEC SME Summit 2009 in Singapore, "Thriving in Turbulent Markets." Davis described what thinking big means in the next wave of global growth, from the perspectives of the current economic and business environment; the market advantages of small and medium sized businesses; and how the economy and these advantages shape where SMEs go from here. |
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| 2009-11-11 | Asia and the World: Finding a New Global Business Model Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed attendees of the Global Leaders Series hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Davis discussed how creating a better business model for a new global economy comes down to three components - reality, resources and rules. |
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| 2009-11-02 | Toys for Tots Literacy Program Encourages Families to Read Together for National Family Literacy Month The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. Network Delivers the Gift of Literacy to Children In celebration of National Family Literacy Month, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations across the U.S. are kicking off their holiday donation drive for the Toys for Tots Literacy Program to help bring awareness to the issue of children's literacy and remind families of the importance of reading together. |
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| 2009-10-26 | New Directions Aromatics Smells Sweet Success |
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| 2009-10-26 | UPS Freight Announces Improved Service To And From Western Canada Expanded Service Carries No-Fee, On-Time Guarantee UPS Freight today announced improved transit times from western Canada to points across the United States. |
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| 2009-10-21 | UPS and the American Red Cross Team Up to Send Relief Flight to American Samoa Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Provide Support UPS is delivering 70 tons of food and relief supplies to communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa, as a UPS relief flight has delivered the first payload to assist the ongoing recovery efforts, with additional supplies scheduled to arrive in November by ocean freight. |
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| 2009-10-19 | Ginny Odom 1 While navigating one of the most traffic-challenged cities in the country, UPS tractor-trailer driver Virginia "Ginny" Odom has logged more than 3.5 million accident-free miles and today marks her 35th year of safe driving - tops among female UPS drivers worldwide. |
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| 2009-10-19 | Ginny Odom 2 While navigating one of the most traffic-challenged cities in the country, UPS tractor-trailer driver Virginia "Ginny" Odom has logged more than 3.5 million accident-free miles and today marks her 35th year of safe driving - tops among female UPS drivers worldwide. |
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| 2009-10-19 | Ginny Odom 3 While navigating one of the most traffic-challenged cities in the country, UPS tractor-trailer driver Virginia "Ginny" Odom has logged more than 3.5 million accident-free miles and today marks her 35th year of safe driving - tops among female UPS drivers worldwide. |
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| 2009-10-19 | Ginny Odom 4 While navigating one of the most traffic-challenged cities in the country, UPS tractor-trailer driver Virginia "Ginny" Odom has logged more than 3.5 million accident-free miles and today marks her 35th year of safe driving - tops among female UPS drivers worldwide. |
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| 2009-10-19 | UPS's Safest Female Driver Marks 35 Accident-Free Years Tractor-trailer Driver Virginia Odom of Orlando Surpasses 3.5 Million Miles Without An Accident While navigating one of the most traffic-challenged cities in the country, UPS (NYSE:UPS) tractor-trailer driver Virginia "Ginny" Odom has logged more than 3.5 million accident-free miles and today marks her 35th year of safe driving - tops among female UPS drivers worldwide. |
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| 2009-10-14 | The UPS Store Gives Tips on Shipping Your Favorite Treats |
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| 2009-10-12 | UPS Disaster Relief Update Updated 10-12-09 |
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| 2009-10-05 | Global Volunteer Month - Hands on Atlanta Day 3 Some 10,000 people join together for one of the largest days of service in the country, an annual day of giving, Hands on Atlanta Day 10/3, helping build bench for the new playground at Fickett Elementary school. Hands On Atlanta Day is a hallmark event that attracts individuals, families and corporations to undertake hundreds of service projects in the communities where they live. (HO-Photo:Michael Pugh) |
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| 2009-10-05 | Global Volunteer Month - Hands on Atlanta Day 2 Some 10,000 people join together for one of the largest days of service in the country, an annual day of giving, Hands on Atlanta Day 10/3, helping build bench for the new playground at Fickett Elementary school. Hands On Atlanta Day is a hallmark event that attracts individuals, families and corporations to undertake hundreds of service projects in the communities where they live. (HO-Photo:Michael Pugh) |
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| 2009-10-05 | Global Volunteer Month - Hands on Atlanta Day Some 10,000 people including Jeff Zook, a UPS volunteer(L) along with Shazity Welsh join together for one of the largest days of service in the country, an annual day of giving, Hands on Atlanta Day 10/3. Here, Zook and Welsh help build a bench for the new playground at Fickett Elementary school. Hands On Atlanta Day is a hallmark event that attracts individuals, families and corporations to undertake hundreds of service projects in the communities where they live. (HO-Photo:Michael Pugh) |
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| 2009-09-30 | UPS in Starring Role at Vancouver International Film Festival UPS named official courier of VIFF for third consecutive year If anyone knows how critical it is that the show must go on, it's UPS. For the third consecutive year, UPS has been named the official courier of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). UPS's key responsibility will be to ensure that the 377 films, from more than 70 countries, will arrive and depart the festival on time. |
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| 2009-09-23 | Puerto Rico Healthcare Logistics Facility Ribbon Cutting On Wednesday, September 23, UPS celebrated the inauguration of it's new 150,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art healthcare logistics facility in Puerto Rico. The FDA-regulated facility houses a dedicated healthcare operation to meet the growing needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, among others. This brings UPS's investment in dedicated and compliant healthcare distribution centers worldwide to more than $100 million. Left to right: Bill Hook, Vice President, Global Strategy, UPS Healthcare Logistics; Christopher Cardacci, Under Secretary, Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Puerto Rico; Steve Flowers, President, UPS Americas; Ivan Cartagena, General Manager, Johnson & Johnson; Jorge Castillo, Country Manager, UPS Puerto Rico and Caribbean Region. |
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| 2009-09-15 | UPS Chief Named to U.S. Fund for Unicef's Board of Directors The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of Daniel J. Brutto as its newest board member. Brutto, who serves as president of UPS International, brings 34 years of operations, finance, marketing and business development experience to the Fund, which serves as the primary fundraising arm for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the U.S. |
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| 2009-09-03 | FREITAG 'Freeway' Bags arrive on time with UPS Freitag uses UPS to provide worldwide distribution of its designer bags because of its quick and reliable service, as well as the professional appearance of UPS drivers and package cars. |
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| 2009-08-26 | Atlanta Giant UPS Donates $500,000 to National Red Cross Giving Campaign Assistance Critical to Enabling Red Cross to Respond to Disasters in the United States The American Red Cross today recognized UPS for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program. The UPS Foundation is making a $250,000 cash donation and $250,000 in-kind donation to facilitate the transportation of supplies to sites in need of disaster preparation. |
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| 2009-07-28 | UPS Launches Ground Shipping from Mexico to the U.S. Northbound Service Ideal for Less Urgent Shipments UPS (NYSE:UPS) is introducing an economical ground option for shipping small packages from Mexico to the United States. |
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| 2009-06-26 | Joint Venture Positions UPS for Growth in Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia Service Contractor in Turkey to be Acquired UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced a new joint venture headquartered in Dubai to coordinate management and growth of UPS express package, freight forwarding and contract logistics services across the Middle East, Turkey and portions of Central Asia. |
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| 2009-06-25 | What's New with the UPS Pressroom Learn what is new on Pressroom, as well as how to sign up for the latest UPS news. |
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| 2009-06-23 | UPS Snapshot for Small Business: Vietnam |
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| 2009-06-16 | No Economic Recovery Without Global Trade, Davis Says The world will not emerge from the current recession without a reliance on global trade, the chairman and CEO of UPS said today. |
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| 2009-06-16 | Manufacturing: Globalization and Trade Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, participated in The National Summit, sponsored by the Detroit Economic Club, in Detroit. Davis spoke in the Manufacturing: Globalization and Trade Town Hall session, where he discussed the positive force of global trade and the imperative to resist anti-protectionist measures in the U.S. Davis was joined by fellow panelists Sandy Baruah, Senior Fellow, Council on Competitiveness; Jayson Myers, President, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association; and Craig Giffi, Principal, Deloitte. The session was moderated by Eric Schurenberg, editor of CBS Moneywatch |
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| 2009-06-09 | Navigating the Shoals in Fast-Moving Currents Kurt Kuehn, CFO, delivered a keynote address at the Institute of Management Accountants 90th Annual Conference in Denver. In his remarks, Kuehn discussed the challenges companies face today and how finance professionals can increase their own personal effectiveness and even more importantly, help impact their company's success. He also identified seven habits of strategic finance to drive this impact. |
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| 2009-06-05 | United Way Presented 'Thanks a Million' Award to UPS Canada 8th Year in a Row UPS receives United Way's prestigious award for $1 million contribution United Way of Canada-Centraide Canada recognized UPS Canada with the prestigious Thanks a Million award. The national award was presented at a formal ceremony on June 4, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto. |
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| 2009-06-04 | Winning in a World of Comparative Advantage David Abney, COO, delivered a keynote address to 200 Mississippi manufacturing owners and senior executives along with state economic development officials attending the Mississippi Manufacturers Association annual convention. Abney focused on three keys to the Mississippi manufacturing community's success ahead: open global trade, lifetime education, and fine-tuning strategies in an era of risk. |
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| 2009-06-02 | UPS Acquires Delivery Firm in Slovenia UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it had acquired a unit of Intereuropa Globalni Logisticni Servis that has been acting as its agent for small package delivery in Slovenia since 1991. |
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| 2009-06-01 | UPS Grows Green Fleet with Liquid Propane 167 new vehicles converted to propane, designed to withstand cold UPS Canada has committed to investing in the growth of its fleet of alternative fuel vehicles with the introduction of 167 new liquid propane-fuelled trucks. |
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| 2009-06-01 | See what Brown can do for the Red and the Blue |
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| 2009-05-26 | Asia's Small Businesses See Tough Road Ahead SMEs predict slow economic recovery and seek new growth opportunities according to annual UPS survey |
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| 2009-05-19 | Redefining IT's Value to the Enterprise Dave Barnes, CIO, delivered a keynote address to 900 senior-level technology professionals at the Forrester IT Forum in Las Vegas. Barnes explained that at UPS, "there's no IT strategy, only a business strategy." He described the multi-faceted process through which IT works to collaborate with business leaders across units and functions to innovate, drive growth and support business strategy objectives. |
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| 2009-05-18 | Fueling Efficiencies: Sourcing Closer to Home Fuel prices have been volatile over the past two years and despite recent declines, global demand for fuel will continue to rise as nations develop their industries and infrastructures. |
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| 2009-05-18 | With UPS's green disposal network, old electronic equipment doesn't go to waste What are companies supposed to do when their electronic and computer equipment is at the end of its useful life, needs repair or is no longer supported? |
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| 2009-05-12 | Fineffe Group Becomes Franchisor for International Mail Boxes Etc. Agreement Continues Convenient UPS Retail Access MBE Worldwide, a newly formed affiliate of Italy's Fineffe Group, has acquired the Mail Boxes Etc. international network making it the franchisor outside the United States, Canada and India. The global agreement provides for UPS (NYSE:UPS) to continue as the preferred carrier for express services offered at the international retail stores. |
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| 2009-05-05 | SMEs in Alberta, Ontario turn to Global Trade to Weather Economic Storm Study shows surge in trade among economic powerhouse provinces |
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| 2009-05-05 | B. C. SMEs Retreat from Global Trade Pacific province falls from highest level of international selling in Canada to third lowest |
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| 2009-05-05 | UPS Expanding Global Network of Field Stocking Locations Forges Strategic Alliance in India; Opens Customer Support Center in the Philippines UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced plans to boost its global post sales service options by significantly expanding its field stocking location (FSL) network in India and by establishing an Asia Post Sales Customer Support Center in Clark, Philippines. |
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| 2009-05-05 | Protectionist Sentiment Among Canadian SMEs Highest in Quebec Study shows drop in trade activity coincides with gloomy view of globalization |
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| 2009-05-05 | Prairie SMEs Most Optimistic in Canada About Future Growth Study shows dangerous trend away from global trade, toward domestic economy |
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| 2009-05-04 | UPS Customer Technology UPS helps businesses grow, manage costs, and improve their customer service by integrating technology with business processes to demystify global trade and optimize supply chains. |
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| 2009-05-04 | UPS Announces Four Senior Executive Appointments in Asia Andy Connelly Retires as South District Head UPS, the global transportation and logistics leader, today announced the retirement of Andy Connelly, Senior Vice President of South District in the Asia Pacific region, and a reshuffle of four senior executives in Asia effective May 1, 2009. |
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| 2009-05-04 | UPS Now Offers Domestic Express Service in Brazil Portfolio of Express Services Launches in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Campinas and Porto Alegre |
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| 2009-05-01 | UPS Ranks Third Among America's Most Reputable Companies UPS ranked No. 3 in the Reputation Institute's Reputation Pulse 2009 study of the most reputable companies in the U.S. The company has been recognized every year since the study began in 2006. |
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| 2009-04-30 | UPS Unveils New Car Design for Russ Friedman 400 "Big Brown" Goes Gray with Special Paint Scheme To Promote UPS Freight NASCAR fans will see a different look for the No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion this weekend when David Ragan hits the track at Richmond International Raceway for the Russ Friedman 400 presented by Crown Royal. |
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| 2009-04-30 | UPS Raising Profile in International Golf World Company Takes Supplier Role with The Open Championship; Westwood, Larrazábal to Represent UPS at International Tournaments |
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| 2009-04-29 | Fifty Fearless UPS Females Help Build Stronger Toronto Community UPS employees join Habitat for Humanity Toronto for inaugural Women Build |
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| 2009-04-29 | UPS Raising Profile in International Golf World Company Takes Supplier Role with The Open Championship; Westwood, Larrazábal to Represent UPS at International Tournaments UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it is expanding its international golf sponsorship program in scale and scope as the company signs on as an official supplier of The Open Championship, the oldest and most prestigious of the four major championships in professional golf. |
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| 2009-04-29 | UPS Serves as Logistics Partner for Prada Transformer Project UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today that it has been selected by Prada, one of the world leaders in the luxury goods market, as the logistics partner for its non-profit cultural project Prada Transformer, which opened on 25th April in Seoul, South Korea. UPS worked closely with Prada to manage the transportation of materials critical to the opening events. |
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| 2009-04-28 | UPS Serves as Logistics Partner for Prada Transformer Project UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today that it has been selected by Prada, one of the world leaders in the luxury goods market, as the logistics partner for its non-profit cultural project Prada Transformer, which opened on 25th April in Seoul, South Korea. UPS worked closely with Prada to manage the transportation of materials critical to the opening events. |
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| 2009-04-28 | Shrink-Wrap Your Way to Greatness David Abney, COO, addressed attendees of the Warehousing and Education Research Council's annual conference in Atlanta, GA. In his remarks, Abney stressed the three interconnected "R's" that have quietly but quickly moved to the top of the C-level priority list - reward, risk and resilience. |
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| 2009-04-08 | Brazil and its Markets Dan Brutto, president of UPS International, delivered welcome remarks to the 15th Annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum: Brazil and its Markets. In his remarks, Brutto discussed the challenges and opportunities of growing mutually beneficial trade activity between the business communities of each country. He cited findings from the recently released UPS Latin America Business Monitor that showed Brazil's small and mid-size business community was eager to develop innovative products and open to developing export opportunities for those goods. UPS hosted the one day conference at its corporate headquarters in Atlanta. |
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| 2009-04-07 | UPS Expands North American Ground Freight Network with Mexico Door-to-Door Service Also Accelerates Freight Service To and From Toronto UPS Freight, the heavy freight arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced it would offer door-to-door service to and from Mexico, complete with UPS customs brokerage capabilities and single invoicing for all services between the United States, Canada and Mexico. |
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| 2009-03-26 | UPS in Turbulent Times: Resilience and Opportunity Kurt Kuehn, CFO, addressed attendees of the spring conference of the Institutional Limited Partners Association in Atlanta, GA. In his remarks, Kuehn shared insights into how UPS is using a combination of resilience and opportunity to manage in turbulent economic times. He discussed how UPS is driving efficiencies and cost control while investing in growth opportunities to enhance its customer solutions capabilities |
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| 2009-03-24 | Corporate UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. |
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| 2009-03-24 | The Intelligent CIO: Shaping future strategies for the enterprise Dave Barnes, CIO, participated in a panel discussion with technology executives from leading companies at the Economist CIO Agenda in New York. The session focused on the use of information technology to grow closer to customers, including new developments in the social media arena. The session was moderated by Debra D'Agostino, Deputy Director, Americas, Economist Intelligence Unit, and also featured Gary Plotkin, CIO, Hartford Financial, and Mary Sobiechowski, CIO, Sudler & Hennessey. |
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| 2009-03-24 | Airlines UPS operates one of the world's largest, safest and most on-time airlines. |
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| 2009-03-18 | Inspirational 71-Year-Old 'First Grader' and His Teacher Honored with Literacy Award Alferd Williams Will Share Honor With His Dedicated Teacher Alferd Williams, the son of sharecroppers, had a simple dream. He wanted to learn to read. |
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| 2009-03-04 | Protectionism Proliferates Among Canadians Studies show Canadian SMEs want trade barriers in place; SMEs on both sides of border prefer to remain within continental comfort zone The majority of Canada’s small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) would prefer to see trade barriers remain in place, while most SMEs on both sides of the border plan to limit their import/export activity to only North America |
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| 2009-02-26 | Economic Crisis Cannot Justify Trade Restrictions, UPS CEO Says The United States and its trading partners around the world would be making a huge mistake if they responded to the current dark economic times by adopting protectionist measures to restrict free trade, the chairman and CEO of UPS asserted today. |
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| 2009-02-26 | Economic Crisis Cannot Justify Trade Restrictions Scott Davis, chairman and CEO, addressed attendees of the CEO Leadership Series hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC. In his remarks, Davis stressed that global trade is one of he most important tools we have to help lift the country out of the financial crisis and that current conditions cannot justify trade restrictions. |
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| 2009-02-16 | UPS Grant Will Help Georgia No-Idling Campaign Go National Program to Reduce Pollution, Improve Children's Health Earth Day Network, The Clean Air Campaign and UPS today announced the launch of a nationwide No-Idling Campaign. The program, designed for schools from grades K-through-12, is aimed at reducing harmful vehicle emissions around children and protecting the environment by eliminating unnecessary vehicle idling at schools across the country. |
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| 2009-02-10 | UPS Making it Even Easier to Return Retail Goods UPS Pilot Program with the USPS Gives Consumers More Options for Returns UPS (NYSE:UPS) is piloting a new returns service with a few pre-selected retailers that allows consumers to return items shipped via UPS by placing them in their own mailboxes for pickup by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). |
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| 2009-02-05 | UPS Scores High Marks at Spelman College Founded in 1881 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman CollegeTM is a private historically black college for women. Spelman's student body consists of approximately 2,200 students, representing 44 states across the United States and 15 countries. |
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| 2009-02-05 | UPS Airlines Honored as 2009 Cargo Airline of the Year Air Transport World Cites Global Service, Safety, Technology On the eve of UPS's 21st anniversary as an air carrier, its airline division is being honored as the 2009 "Cargo Airline of the Year" by a leading industry publication. |
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| 2009-02-03 | UPS Reports Results for 4th Quarter, Full Year Worldwide Economic Conditions Negatively Impact Results UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.83 for the fourth quarter, a 22% decline from the $1.07 adjusted diluted earnings per share for the same period last year. On a reported basis, diluted earnings per share were $0.25 and a loss of $2.52 for the fourth quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively. |
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| 2009-01-21 | UPS Survey Takes Pulse of Small Business Owners Amid a steady stream of grim economic news, a large majority of small-business owners are optimistic about their company's financial future, according to two nationwide surveys sponsored by UPS (NYSE: UPS). |
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| 2009-01-12 | The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. Expand to 6,000 Worldwide Locations Shipping and Business Services Retail Chain Committed to Future Growth In 1980, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE) opened its first location in southern California. Nearly 30 years later, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. network has expanded to 6,000 locations worldwide, a milestone that underscores the chain's status as the world's largest and fastest-growing shipping and business services outlet. |
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| 2009-01-07 | UPS Now Offers Express Service Inside 16 Additional Countries UPS (NYSE:UPS) today began offering domestic express pickup and delivery services inside 16 additional countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. |
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| 2009-01-01 | Roundabouts Over Redlights: Keeping Inventory on the Move More and more manufacturers are quickly realizing the benefits of sourcing in emerging markets. In the consumer electronics, automotive, and large-scale-equipment sectors, roughly 85, 33, and 18 percent, respectively, of all manufacturing takes place in low-cost countries. |
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| 2009-01-01 | Business Excellence 2009 |
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| 2008-12-16 | UPS Once Again Leads Nation in United Way Donations For the ninth consecutive year, UPS (NYSE:UPS) and its employees have led the nation in supporting the annual United Way campaign. |
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| 2008-12-01 | Global Supply Chains Not Ready for Challenging Times Survey Shows Businesses Ignore Risks, Raise Vulnerabilities Nearly half of companies with global supply chains say they fear major disruptions in their ability to source, produce and ship goods around the world. And they're not doing much to prevent it. |
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| 2008-11-19 | Inaugural Year a Success for UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award UPS awards the three most innovative Mexican SMBs at exclusive ceremony UPS has announced the three winners of the UPS Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The contest was developed to recognize the contribution of small-and-medium-size businesses (SMBs) to the stabilization of a healthy economy in Mexico, in which they account for 72 percent of jobs. Each winner received a cash prize and Microsoft products for their innovative and original business practices. |
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| 2008-11-11 | UPS Expands Healthcare Options with New Puerto Rico Facility UPS (NYSE: UPS), the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain solutions, is expanding its options for healthcare customers with the addition of a new state-of-the-art facility in Puerto Rico. |
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| 2008-11-01 | Hogtunes Rides its Way to Success What do you get when you combine passion and opportunity? Hogtunes. |
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| 2008-10-24 | UPS Begins Construction of Intra-Asia Hub in Shenzhen Strategic Location will Enable Shorter Transit Times On Asian Trade Lanes UPS (NYSE:UPS) today began construction of its new intra-Asia air hub at Shenzhen International Airport in the heart of China's Pearl River Delta. |
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| 2008-10-07 | UPS Joins EPA's Climate Leaders Program As part of its continued commitment to sustainable business practices, UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program. |
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| 2008-09-10 | Staying Competitive in a Globalized World Dan Brutto, President of UPS International, addressed local business leaders at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. He discussed the opportunities for companies competing in a global marketplace, as well as the challenges to overcome for success. He emphasized the need for a long-term public commitment to America's infrastructure development; the adoption of a mindset that embraces trade as an opportunity; and the imperative for America's small and midsize businesses to engage in global commerce |
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| 2008-08-18 | UPS Offers More Air Pickup Options for Urgent Business Needs Service Enhancements To Help 26% of U.S. Businesses UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced significant enhancements to its UPS On-Call Pickupsm service in the United States for air packages, providing customers even more options for today's urgent business demands. |
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| 2008-08-12 | UPS Women Lead the Way in Latin America The transportation industry isn't often cited for cultivating the careers of female executives, but UPS (NYSE:UPS) is the exception. |
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| 2008-08-04 | UPS Uses Technology and Operational Efficiencies to Reduce Fuel Consumption and Emissions As the world's largest package delivery company, fuel consumption is a necessary business expense that accounts for an average of 5.6 percent of UPS's operating revenue. From both a business and environmental perspective, UPS is committed to developing and testing innovative solutions and investing in technologies that minimize fuel consumption and reduce our impact on the environment. |
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| 2008-07-01 | College Park Industries: Technology for the Human Race |
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| 2008-06-18 | New UPS Services Making it Easier to Go Global, Go Green Solutions Include First "Paperless" International Shipping Option; Help Streamline Customs and Returns As U.S. businesses face challenges associated with a sluggish domestic economy, many are looking to markets overseas. Two technology-enabled services from UPS (NYSE:UPS) are making it easier than ever for businesses large and small to expand beyond U.S. shores - and helping them go green while they're at it. |
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| 2008-06-12 | PBD Goes Paperless on International Shipments PBD provides a full range of product fulfillment services to associations, publishers & corporations. The company has more than 480,000 sq ft of warehouse space in distribution centers in Alpharetta, Ga.; Duluth, Ga.; Chicago; Mechanicsburg, Pa.; Exton, Pa.; & Hong Kong. |
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| 2008-06-11 | UPS to Expand Logistics Campus in Burlington, Ontario Larger Distribution Centre to Provide Quicker Turn-around for Customers Less than two years after its grand opening, UPS Canada is already expanding its Burlington strategic logistics campus. The expansion of more than 175,000 square feet will support faster shipping turn-around for the local, national and international businesses UPS serves in the area. |
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| 2008-06-02 | UPS Offers New Shipping Options for Healthcare Customers UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a significant expansion of its capabilities for handling and managing the shipment of temperature-sensitive medical items, including around-the-clock intervention when necessary to utilize refrigeration or replenish dry ice. |
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| 2008-06-02 | UPS Freight Extends Reliability Guarantee to Canada On-Time Performance at No Additional Cost UPS Freight (NYSE:UPS), which introduced its on-time performance guarantee in the United States in January, has expanded the guarantee to shipments moving in both directions across the Canada-U.S. border. |
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| 2008-06-01 | Supplying Answers |
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| 2008-05-21 | UPS Chooses Shenzhen for New Intra-Asia Air Hub UPS Also Launches Flights to Third Japanese City UPS (NYSE: UPS) is moving its intra-Asia air hub from the Philippines to Shenzhen in China's thriving Pearl River Delta to improve customer service by reducing transit times across Asia. |
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| 2008-05-14 | The Power of Giving David Abney, chief operating officer of UPS, was the keynote speaker, May 14, at a ceremony honoring the first AmeriCorps' graduating high school class to participate in the AmeriCorps and UPS Foundation-sponored Community Service Partnership. High school students donated 450 hours each of community service and received college scholarship assistance in the innovative community service partnership. Abney's talk focused on the true sources of power for a lifetime, including the power of giving. |
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| 2008-05-12 | UPS Freight Accelerates Shipping for Customers in 11 States UPS Freight (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has reduced transit times on nearly 1,000 traffic lanes originating in metropolitan areas in the Southwest and Southeast to points across the United States. |
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| 2008-04-30 | UPS Appoints Two Women to Key Posts in Europe Romaine Seguin To Manage Europe Region Operations; Cindy Miller To Lead South Europe District Romaine Seguin, a 25-year veteran of UPS (NYSE:UPS) who has been leading the company's South Europe District, has been promoted to vice president of operations for UPS's entire Europe Region. In her new role, Seguin will be responsible for small package operations in 47 countries and territories throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa |
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Ocean Freight Services UPS Ocean Freight Fast Facts:
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Technology for Freight Customers UPS customers enjoy a common technology experience whether they are shipping and tracking a small package or heavy freight. UPS technologies are designed to enable better decision making and flexibility in the supply chain so that it is easier for customers to manage and expand their shipping operations around the world. Web-based shipment processing, billing and trade management tools help companies anticipate problems, improve customer service and react quickly to unanticipated events. As a company’s global supply chain becomes more sophisticated their need for freight technology increases. UPS’s technology solutions focus on three primary areas: shipping, billing and visibility. |
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS North American Freight Cross-Border Backgrounder |
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Trade Direct Fact Sheet Trade Direct Advantages
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Global Air Freight Services UPS Global Air Freight Fast Facts:
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Supplier Management Trends Driving Need for Supplier Management:
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| 2008-03-20 | UPS Value-Added Freight Services UPS air, ocean, ground and rail/intermodal freight services all can be tailored to individual customer needs and can be combined with additional UPS services such as UPS Customs Brokerage, UPS Supplier Management and direct-to-store/customer solutions. These value-added freight offerings give customers a range of competitive advantages including speed to market, regulatory compliance assistance and maximizing visibility across the supply chain. |
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| 2008-03-13 | UPS to Acquire Romanian Trans Courier Service SRL UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has agreed to acquire its authorized service contractor in Romania, Trans Courier Service (TCS) SRL and will take 100% ownership of the company. |
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| 2008-03-12 | UPS Holds Investors Conference Reaffirms 2010 Goals; Cites Domestic Slowing UPS Chairman and CEO (NYSE:UPS) Scott Davis today told Wall Street analysts and investors the company is poised for long-term growth, driven by globalization. |
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| 2008-03-11 | UPS Expands Supplier Diversity Program to Include LGBT-Owned Businesses Partnership with National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the expansion of its award-winning supplier diversity process to include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)-owned businesses through a partnership with the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). |
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| 2008-03-10 | Today's CFO: Driving Strategy, Leading Change Kurt Kuehn, chief financial officer, addressed attendees of the CFO Rising conference in Orlando, Florida. Kuehn discussed the role of the finance chief in driving strategic transformation and how the function should balance the twin demands of return on investment and meeting growth objectives. |
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| 2008-03-07 | Smartphone Experts and UPS: Wired For Success |
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| 2008-03-04 | UPS Once Again America's Most Admired UPS (NYSE:UPS) today was rated "America's Most Admired" company in its industry in an annual survey conducted by FORTUNE magazine. The company also was ranked among the Top 20 in brand recognition across all industries both in the United States and around the world. |
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| 2008-02-28 | Preparing American Students to Succeed in a Global Era of Change David Abney, chief operating officer of UPS and president of UPS Airlines, delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Department of Education's Dialogue on Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C., to an audience of leaders from the business, government and academic sectors. In his talk, Abney detailed global era priorities for an expanded national commitment to worker retraining, along with the need for a public/private educational commitment to better prepare U.S. students for global business expectations in the areas of technology, cultural awareness and languages. |
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| 2008-01-31 | The UPS Foundation Partners with Africare in Chad $100,000 Grant to Support Darfur Refugees It is hard to imagine - 17,500 refugees, more than half of them children, living in small tented communities in the Sahara desert. Fleeing violence in war-torn Sudan, these refugees have sought shelter in refugee camps throughout the Central African country of Chad. One of those camps is Gaga Camp, located 60 km from eastern Chad's main city of Abeche. For many, Gaga camp has become a new home away from home over the past three years. The camp opened in 2005; more refugees arrive every day. |
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| 2008-01-30 | International, Supply Chain & Freight Drive 4th Quarter Results for UPS Adjusted Earnings Per Share Up 8.7% on 6% Revenue Increase UPS (NYSE: UPS) today reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.13 for its fourth quarter, an 8.7% increase over last year. Revenue improved 6.1% driven by a double-digit increase in international export volume, growth and firm pricing in the U.S. package business and market-leading shipment gains at UPS Freight. |
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| 2008-01-25 | Collaboration Key to Success as New Initiatives are Launched in the Field of Humanitarian Relief at Davos World Economic Forum, member companies, and UN pioneer two new initiatives supporting humanitarian emergency relief - Agility, TNT and UPS to contribute 'Logistics Emergency Teams' in natural disaster zones World Economic Forum and UN create 'Guiding Principles' for humanitarian relief sector. |
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| 2008-01-15 | UPS Leads United Way Campaign for 8th Consecutive Year Company and Employees Donate Almost $61 Million For the eighth year in a row, UPS (NYSE:UPS) and its employees have led the nation in supporting the annual United Way campaign. |
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| 2008-01-14 | Winners Named in Search for Greatest Interception Voters Choose One-Handed Pick by Flora's Jordan Luttrell; Eight Amateur Teams To Receive Donations Online voters picked a video of a one-handed interception by Flora, Ill., High School Wolves linebacker Jordan Luttrell as the grand prize winner in the UPS Delivery Intercept Challenge Video Contest, a search for the country's greatest amateur football interceptions. |
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| 2008-01-09 | Insights on Leadership Series Scott Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, addressed attendees of the Insights on Leadership series hosted by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, GA. Davis was interviewed by Chamber President Sam Williams, and he discussed aspects of UPS business and related issues. |
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| 2008-01-08 | Torok Retiring as Head of UPS Asia; Derek Woodward Named as Successor Ken Torok, who for the past five years has guided UPS's Asia Pacific operations, will retire this spring and be replaced by Derek Woodward, a long-time UPS manager who currently works as one of Torok's top deputies. |
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| 2008-01-01 | Business Excellence 2008 |
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| 2007-06-27 | Rackmount Solutions: Cleaning Out the IT Closet |
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| 2007-01-01 | Business Excellence 2007 |
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| 2005-10-26 | Harley-Davidson Revs Up Logistics to Keep Pace With Growth Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, is known for setting the world standard when it comes to the design and manufacture of heavyweight motorcycles. The company chose UPS Supply Chain Solutions to help set world standards with its logistics processes. |
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