With a record number of consumers shopping online for the holidays, post-holiday returns and exchanges will keep UPS busy right through the new year. UPS National Returns Day is Jan. 6, 2015, when the company expects consumers will ship more than 800,000 packages back to retailers and merchants. By the end of the first full week in January, UPS anticipates transporting 4 million return packages in the United States. "We have successfully completed two of three phases of the Peak holiday … [Read more...] about UPS expects to handle 4 million gift returns
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Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
Mokulele Airlines has begun offering same day rush shipping service to and from the 10 airport locations it serves on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Lanai and Molokai. The service is available for envelopes up to five pounds and boxes up to 70 pounds. To use the service, individuals simply deliver their package to any Mokulele ticket counter and the package can be picked up just hours later at the destination airport. A special introductory flat rate of just US$5 for envelopes or boxes … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
Boeing, MAS celebrate 100th B737 delivery
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines celebrated the carrier's 100th 737 direct delivery. The aircraft, a B737-800, arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday. "The 737 has, and continues to be, an amazing aircraft for our airline with its consistent reliability, unmatched economics and innovation in passenger comfort," said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, group chief executive officer, Malaysia Airlines. "We used a 737 for our very first flight in 1972 and we are excited to now take delivery of our … [Read more...] about Boeing, MAS celebrate 100th B737 delivery
UPS is hiring over 90,000 seasonal employees
UPS expects to hire between 90,000 - 95,000 seasonal employees in the US to support the anticipated holiday surge in package deliveries that began in October and continue through January 2015. The company is gearing up for increased holiday delivery volume in 2014 as it prepares to play a pivotal role in helping retailers take advantage of the holiday gift-giving season. The seasonal positions as package sorters, loaders, delivery helpers and drivers have long been an entry point for permanent … [Read more...] about UPS is hiring over 90,000 seasonal employees
SF Express to deliver goods for Costco
Chinese delivery firm SF Express announced that it will be taking over the international delivery service of Costco, a US-based warehouse merchandise retailer. Costco said it can deliver overseas products in as short as five days. After Costco transfers the products to the Taiwan headquarters of SF Express, the China-based SF Express will be processing the products' customs clearance transactions, after which the goods will be delivered to consumers in China. Costco currently has around 120 … [Read more...] about SF Express to deliver goods for Costco
Boeing reaffirms a 1Q 2010 Dreamliner delivery
The head of Boeing Co.'s commercial-aircraft segment has reaffirmed that it still intends to make the first commercial delivery of its much-delayed 787 Dreamliner in the first quarter of 2010. "At Boeing, the fundamentals of our production programs are sound to excellent, and we're working through the challenges of the development difficulties," Scott Carson, CEO of Boeing's commercial group, told an audience of financial investors and analysts in New York. Getting the 787 certified and into … [Read more...] about Boeing reaffirms a 1Q 2010 Dreamliner delivery
