UPS expands Standard service to Saturday
UPS announced a significant expansion of its UPS Standard service, becoming the only carrier to offer delivery to residential addresses in the eight largest markets in Europe without an additional Saturday surcharge. The change gives businesses of all sizes a reliable way to get packages to their customers on Saturdays, reaching over 130 million households […]
UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Newman to step down
UPS announced that Brian Newman, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will leave the company on June 1 and it will evaluate internal and external CFO candidates to identify Newman’s successor. “On behalf of the company and the entire Board of Directors, I thank Brian for his significant contributions to UPS,” said Carol Tomé, […]
UPS becomes US Postal Service’s primary air cargo provider
UPS will become the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) primary air cargo provider, bringing to an end the agency’s more than 20 year partnership with FedEx. “Together UPS and USPS have developed an innovative solution that is mutually beneficial and complements our unique, reliable and efficient integrated network,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said in a […]
Markus Kessler takes up new role at UPS
UPS has announced that Markus Kessler has been appointed as the country cluster manager for UPS with responsibility for the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. He will be responsible for overseeing small package operations and driving business development and strategy throughout this vital region. “I’m so proud to take up this […]
UPS expands its Access Point network across the UK
UPS is expanding its UPS Access Point® network across the UK, partnering with several smart locker providers to open 400 new locations for deliveries – just in time for the peak holiday shipping season. With 400 self-service lockers and over 5,000 staffed shops located in the UK, and over 35,600 across Europe, deliveries are now […]
UPS appoints new President for UK, Ireland, Nordics, & India
UPS has appointed Ufku Akaltan as the president for its business in the UK, Ireland, Nordics and India. In this role, Ufku Akaltan leads the operations and growth strategies across the expanded district, deploying the company’s global smart logistics network to strengthen the UK to India trade lane. Ufku began his career at UPS in […]
Grégory Goba-Blé appointed managing director for UPS in India
UPS has appointed Grégory Goba-Blé as the new Managing Director for UPS in India. In his new role, Goba-Blé will lead UPS Small Package, UPS SCS, UPS India Healthcare, and will continue as a board member of MOVIN – a partnership between UPS and InterGlobe. He is responsible for driving UPS’s strategy and inclusive growth […]
UPS completes acquisition of MNX Global Logistics
UPS has announced that it has completed the acquisition of MNX Global Logistics (MNX), a global time-critical logistics provider. The acquisition closed on 2nd November, following all required regulatory approvals. The acquisition of MNX expands UPS’s capabilities of time-critical logistics, especially for healthcare customers in the US, Europe and Asia. MNX has a strong track […]
UPS announces Q3 earnings
UPS has announced third-quarter 2023 consolidated revenues of $21.1 billion, a 12.8% decrease from the third quarter of 2022. Consolidated operating profit was $1.3 billion, down 56.9% compared to the third quarter of 2022, and down 48.7% on an adjusted basis. Diluted earnings per share were $1.31 for the quarter; adjusted diluted earnings per share […]
UPS announces three new logistics centers in Southern Italy
UPS has announced the opening of three new logistics centers in the provinces of Bari, Taranto and Lecce, representing 10,000 m2 to support SMEs and Made in Italy exports in the south of the country. UPS’s announcement is part of its strategy to strengthen its network to give local businesses greater access to the most […]
UPS launches new flight to strengthen US to Europe connection
UPS has inaugurated a new flight, departing from the company’s Worldport air hub in Louisville, Kentucky in the United States. The flight serves Dublin and East Midlands Airport in the UK before returning to the US carrying healthcare and small package goods between the three countries. The flight shows UPS’s commitment to the trade lane […]
UPS appoints Francisco Conejo as new Country Manager for UPS Italy
UPS has announced the appointment of Francisco (Paco) Conejo as the new Country Manager for UPS Italy. He will take over from Britta Weber. As country manager for UPS Italy, Conejo will oversee UPS’s operations, business development, and strategy in the country whose export accounts for more than 30% of the GDP, more than half […]
UPS Healthcare & Oxford Nanopore partner to deliver DNA sequencing tech across APAC
Oxford Nanopore Technologies have announced an extension of its collaboration with UPS Healthcare to accelerate the delivery of Oxford Nanopore DNA/RNA sequencing products and consumables across the Asia Pacific region. The collaboration will strengthen Oxford Nanopore’s portable, real-time DNA sequencing devices’ supply chain throughout Asia’s main markets. By tapping on UPS’s specialised healthcare logistics solutions, Oxford […]
UPS providing relief supplies to Turkey via Cologne-Istanbul airbridge
Amid widespread devastation caused by the recent earthquake people in the affected areas in Turkey and Syria need all available help as soon as possible. UPS has put its worldwide smart logistics network to the task to transport relief supplies. A Boeing 767 is currently taking off every night from the UPS Air Hub at […]
UPS SCS Madrid opens a new facility
UPS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) has announced the opening of its new facility in Madrid, ES. The brand-new 6500 sqm premises, will be a main point of distribution for the Iberian Peninsula, connecting the region’s growing tech and healthcare industries pharmaceutical and medical technology industries to UPS’s smart global logistics network that serves customers in […]
UPS completes acquisition of Bomi Group
UPS has announced the closing of its acquisition of Bomi Group. Through the acquisition, the company’s healthcare unit, UPS Healthcare, will add temperature-controlled facilities in 14 countries, and 3,000 highly-skilled employees to the UPS team across Europe and Latin America. The company will operate under the new name Bomi Group, a UPS Company. Bomi Group CEO Marco […]
UPS redefines critical package delivery experience with launch Of UPS Premier In Singapore
UPS Healthcare has announced that UPS Premier – its shipping service combining a new level of tracking, prioritisation and recovery for patient-critical, time- and temperature-sensitive shipments – is now available to customers in Singapore. “Visibility and traceability are essential to prioritising the life-saving medications our customers ship and their customers need,” UPS Healthcare president Wes […]
UPS releases Q2 2022 earnings
UPS saw second-quarter 2022 consolidated revenues of $24.8 billion, a 5.7% increase over the second quarter of 2021. Consolidated operating profit was $3.5 billion, up 8.5% compared to the second quarter of 2021, and up 9.3% on an adjusted basis. Diluted earnings per share was $3.25 for the quarter; adjusted diluted earnings per share of […]
New UPS airport gateway and intercontinental flight for India
UPS has expanded its global smart logistics network with a new airport gateway facility in India at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR). With this added capacity, a new Boeing 747-8 flight will now be able to further connect our customers in India with more international trade opportunities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. “Customers are at […]
UPS Healthcare boosts prioritised shipping with enhancements
UPS Healthcare has announced a market expansion and the next generation in the UPS Premier product line. The UPS Premier service portfolio provides three-level flexibility to meet healthcare customers’ unique needs.UPS Premier monitors packages at all times, creating visibility and prioritization for each shipment. In addition, sensor technology enables real-time recovery of UPS Premier shipments if they encounter network delays, temperature deviations, […]
UPS expands sustainable operations in Europe
As the logistics industry looks to operate more sustainably amid increasing demand from e-commerce, UPS is electrifying its ground fleet, using cleaner fuels and powering facilities with renewable energy. A new development is the use of duo-trailers in Spain that operate between Madrid and Barcelona five days a week. These duo-trailers, operated and owned by […]
UPS advances social impact initiatives
UPS and The UPS Foundation shared three major announcements designed to positively impact communities around the world. Highlighted at the first-ever UPS Impact Summit, these new efforts support economic development and help improve lives in Atlanta — UPS’s hometown — Ukraine and developing nations across Africa. With the US observance of Juneteenth and Pride Month in mind, the summit explored the intersection between UPS’s ongoing […]
UPS has named Rick Fletcher as new president of UK, Ireland & Nordics
UPS has named Rick Fletcher as the new president of UPS UK, Ireland and Nordics. In his new role, Fletcher will be responsible for managing growth and operations across one of UPS’s most important international districts, meeting the growing demands of e-Commerce, playing an important role as a vital trade partner both for North America […]
UPS release Q1 2022 earnings
UPS has announced first-quarter 2022 consolidated revenue of $24.4 billion, a 6.4% increase over the first quarter of 2021. Consolidated operating profit was $3.3 billion, up 17.6% compared to the first quarter of 2021, and up 12.1% on an adjusted basis. Diluted earnings per share were $3.03 for the quarter; adjusted diluted earnings per share […]
UPS appoints new MD to lead Singapore and Malaysia markets
The appointment of UPS’s new managing director of Singapore and Malaysia, Chika Imakita, brings over two decades of experience within the organisation. Imakita plans to focus on empowering small/medium businesses (SMBs) and driving UPS’s global ESG goals. Based in Singapore, she will spearhead UPS’s express delivery, logistics operations and strategic growth initiatives across both markets. […]
UPS revenues jump in final quarter
Global logistics operator UPS reported revenues up 11.5% to $27.8 billion in its fourth-quarter 2021 results. Consolidated operating profit was $3.9 billion, up 91.0% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020, and up 37.7% on an adjusted basis. Diluted earnings per share were $3.52 for the quarter; adjusted diluted earnings per share were 35.0%above the […]
UPS launches new Billund to Cologne flight
A new UPS flight has introduced daily air cargo connections between Billund to Cologne, Germany. Businesses in Jutland exporting packages to Europe, and the rest of the world will benefit from later pick-up times. The new flight path allows Danish businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to have greater flexibility. With collection up to two […]
UPS delivers one billion Covid vaccine doses
UPS today announced that it surpassed the one billion Covid-19 vaccine doses delivered. “UPSers have been essential in the fight against Covid-19, delivering equitable access to critical healthcare services’” said chief sales and solutions officer and executive vice president, UPS Global Healthcare, Kate Gutmann. “This milestone would not have been possible without every person in our […]
Come fly with me: Connecting GB to the world
UPS has officially opened its expanded air hub at East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK, positioning it as a vital connection to world markets – in particular for small businesses looking for new, cross-border customers. This investment of £138 million strengthens the connection between the Midlands region and businesses throughout the country to UPS’s […]
UPS releases Q2 2021 earnings
UPS has announced a second-quarter 2021 consolidated revenue of $23.4 billion, representing a 14.5% increase over the second quarter of 2020. The company also revealed a consolidated operating profit of $3.3 billion, up 47.3% compared to the second quarter of 2020, and up 40.8% on an adjusted basis. While diluted earnings per share were $3.05 […]
