UPS

Using UPS customized logistics, this e-retailer improved its bottom line and customer experience, becoming an industry leader in the process.

This service, said UPS, provides shippers with time-in-transit improvements that leverage its existing North American freight network.

Company officials said this expansion was made to address market trends related to increased manufacturing and consumer demand in many regions, with these lanes originating in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South Africa. With this expansion, UPS has more than 1,700 direct LCL lanes serving 116 countries.

Transportation and logistics bellwether UPS continues to make inroads in its healthcare logistics portfolio, with this week’s announcement that it is expanding its global healthcare distribution network in five North American markets, including: Burlington, Ontario, Louisville, Ky., Mira Loma, Calif., Atlanta, Ga., and Reno, Nev.

Transportation and parcel bellwether UPS reported today that fourth quarter revenue increased 2.3 percent annually to a record $14.57 billion, and adjusted operating profit saw a 41 percent gain to record $2.05 billion. And earnings per share at $1.32 saw a 3 percent gain, falling short of Wall Street estimates of $1.38 per share.

Lack of clearance from European Commission halts UPS' plans for significant European expansion

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Expected decision to nix the deal halts UPS' plans for significant European expansion

UPS this week rolled out a new express air freight service geared towards urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international shipments.

With the two big boys performing at such high service levels, pricing gains for shippers looking for alternatives may not exist. Our panel advises shippers to “know their freight” and how it’s priced and to keep an eye on services being developed to keep up with e-commerce demands.

If you see a few more UPS delivery trucks than usual in your neighborhood this week, do not be surprised. There are more than a few reasons for that.

The company said rates for each service will increase by a net average of 4.9 percent and take effect on January 7, 2013.

According to company officials, non-contractual 2013 rates will be comprised of a net increase of 4.5 percent for UPS Air and International Services and UPS ground packages are going up 4.9 percent.

A new cloud-based technology platform that allows shippers to more efficiently collaborate with international suppliers and better manage their inbound supply chains has been introduced by UPS.

Bloomberg report states UPS recently received antitrust objections from regulators which listed potential problems with the deal, including how buying TNT would remove one of the few serious competitors in the European delivery services market.