UPS Worldwide Express Freight is expanding its global express freight service, adding eight origin and five destination countries for time-sensitive, high-value heavyweight shipments. This brings the total number of origin and destination countries and territories served by UPS Worldwide Express Freight to 58 and 56, respectively, UPS said. In January, UPS added 12 origin and nine destination countries to its express freight service and since its 2013 launch, the service has enjoyed double-digit … [Read more...] about UPS expands global heavy freight service
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FedEx seeks EU approval for US$4.9B TNT bid
FedEx has asked the European Union's competition regulator to approve its 4.4 billion euro (US$4.9 billion) bid for Dutch rival TNT Express. The deal will provide the US package delivery service company with a ready-made and extensive European delivery infrastructure. Reuters reports that FedEx submitted its request to the European Commission on Friday. The preliminary review takes 25 working days, which can be extended by another 10 working days if concessions are offered to head off … [Read more...] about FedEx seeks EU approval for US$4.9B TNT bid
FedEx seeks EU approval for US$4.9B TNT bid
FedEx has asked the European Union's competition regulator to approve its 4.4 billion euro (US$4.9 billion) bid for Dutch rival TNT Express. The deal will provide the US package delivery service company with a ready-made and extensive European delivery infrastructure. Reuters reports that FedEx submitted its request to the European Commission on Friday. The preliminary review takes 25 working days, which can be extended by another 10 working days if concessions are offered to head off … [Read more...] about FedEx seeks EU approval for US$4.9B TNT bid
UPS promotes Willis to west region president
George Willis has been promoted to West Region president for UPS, an appointment that follows a two-year tenure as UK, Ireland and Nordics district manager. Willis succeeds Jerry Mattes, who has accepted the assignment of US operations manager at UPS. Willis, now responsible for all package delivery operations in 25 central and western states in the US, has held a number of positions at UPS during a more than 30-year career with the company. In 2012, Willis took on the role of … [Read more...] about UPS promotes Willis to west region president
UPS expands operations in Myanmar
UPS announced an expanded portfolio of services in Myanmar, introducing express delivery and contract logistics services that complement the air and ocean freight services launched in August last year. Customers can now leverage a full range of logistics solutions as Myanmar engages in increased levels of global trade. Jim O’Gara, president of South Asia District, UPS Asia Pacific Region, said: “UPS is excited to be part of the economic transformation in Myanmar as the market … [Read more...] about UPS expands operations in Myanmar
UPS transports Olympic flame
The Olympic flame took to the skies at Athens airport on 18 May, courtesy of express carrier UPS. The flame was taken from Athens to the UPS hub at Cologne Bonn airport and then to Philadelphia, for the Special Olympics in Los Angeles from 25 July. The flight was handled by UPS handler at Athens, Goldair Handling. The games will attract some 7,000 competitors with intellectual disabilities. … [Read more...] about UPS transports Olympic flame
