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Global logistics: UPS rolls out flights to Chengdu, China
July 27, 2011
UPS said this week that it has begun operating flights into Chengdu, China as part of an effort to expand its connections between Asia, Europe, and the United States.
UPS posts solid second quarter results despite flat volumes
July 26, 2011
Compared to the second quarter of 2010, which saw a 71 percent annual gain in earnings per share for UPS, this year’s second quarter might be viewed as being pale in comparison. But a close look at the numbers points to another strong earnings performance for Big Brown.
LTL news: ABF to raise rates, effective July 25
July 6, 2011
Following the lead of UPS Freight, ABF Freight System announced today it will raise its rates by roughly 6.9 percent, effective July 25.
LTL news: UPS Freight to raise rates 6.9 percent in August
July 1, 2011
The General Rate Increase will be 6.9 percent and covers non-contractual shipments in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to UPS. It also applies to minimum charge, LTL rates, and accessorial charges. UPS added that shippers will be able to view and download the new rates at [url=http://www.ltl.upsfreight.com]http://www.ltl.upsfreight.com[/url].
UPS and Merck extend relationship with a global supply chain focus
June 28, 2011
Taking steps to further leverage a relationship that has been intact since 2003, UPS and global pharmaceutical giant Merck said today they are expanding their distribution and logistics agreement on more of a global supply chain basis.
LTL news: UPS Freight makes further cross-border transit time enhancements between U.S.-Canada
June 14, 2011
UPS Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of UPS said this week it has improved transit times from Vancouver, British Columbia to 181 United States cities in the Midwest and Northeast.
UPS preps to launch new reverse logistics service for high-end items
June 14, 2011
UPS said it will be rolling out a new reverse logistics service geared towards high-end products for shippers in the high-tech, healthcare, and retail sectors in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, effective this October.
UPS reports solid Q1 results
April 26, 2011
Despite increasing fuel costs and harsh winter weather conditions, UPS reported today that first quarter revenue—at $12.58 billion—was up 7.3 percent year-over-year.
UPS reduces planned number of pilot furloughs
August 24, 2010
Citing improving financial conditions, UPS said it is reducing the number of its planned pilot furloughs from 300 down to 230, according to an Associated Press report.
UPS introduces new reverse logistics offering
August 13, 2010
UPS has rolled out a new consumer-to-business returns service, representing a step forward in reverse logistics.
FAA reauthorization gets 2-month extension
August 2, 2010
Late last week, Congress passed House passed the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010, which will extend FAA’s funding through September 30.
UPS 2Q earnings soar 71% on 13% revenue growth
July 22, 2010
Despite an uneven economy, UPS earlier today reported strong second quarter results. The company said that quarterly revenue—at $12.2 billion—was up 12.7 percent year-over-year, and operating profit—at $1.4 billion—was up 56.6 percent. Earnings per share—at $0.84—were up 71 percent.
Green logistics: UPS expands Carbon Neutral shipping program
July 19, 2010
As a follow-up to a sustainability push launched last October, UPS recently announced it is expanding its Carbon Neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.