UPS News Updates

Business

UPS Sets ‘My Choice’ Service to Boost Delivery Options

UPS Inc. said Wednesday it is launching a new service called “My Choice,” which aims to give consumers greater control over home delivery.

September 14, 2011
Business

Barber appointed president of UPS Europe

UPS has appointed Jim Barber its new president of the UPS Europe region with responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

August 25, 2011
Business

UPS’ Second-Quarter Profit Jumps

UPS Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter net income rose to $1.06 billion, or $1.07 per share, from $845 million, or 84 cents, year earlier.

July 26, 2011
Business

UPS Mail Innovations Offers New Tracking

UPS Mail Innovations, the business mail services division of UPS Inc., said July 13 that tracking information for its shipments is available on www.ups.com.

July 14, 2011
Business

UPS Boosting Latin American Air Network

UPS Inc. said Monday it has significantly expanded the capacity of its express air network throughout the Central and South America.

June 7, 2011
Business

UPS Using Biodiesel at Worldport Facility

UPS Inc. has begun using biodiesel fuel blends at its Worldport hub in Louisville, Ky., the National Biodiesel Board said.

May 24, 2011
Business

UPS Inc.’s Profit Surges 66% in First Quarter

UPS Inc. said its first-quarter profit jumped 66% from a year earlier, as revenue grew 7.3%, helping boost net income over the earlier three-month period that was beset with lower volumes and several one-time charges, the Atlanta-based corporation said on April 26.

May 2, 2011
Business

UPS Reports Higher 1Q Profit; Boosts Full-Year Earnings Forecast

UPS Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter improved as its supply chain and freight unit’s operating profit jumped 44%.

April 26, 2011
Business

UPS Airlines’ Mechanics Ratify Contract

UPS Inc. said its aircraft mechanics represented by the Teamsters union have ratified a new labor contract that runs through Nov. 1, 2013.

April 7, 2011
Business

UPS Picks Wicker for New Post

UPS Inc. said it selected Scott Wicker, one of its veteran engineers, as the corporation’s first chief sustainability officer.

March 25, 2011