UPS launches Mail Logic, an international mail service
Today UPS (NYSE:UPS) announces the launch of UPS Mail LogicSM, a new international mail service that allows customers to streamline their mail operations by relying on UPS's package delivery expertise.
With UPS Mail Logic, businesses can simply gather their international letters, flats or packets into one parcel – no sorting by destination, metering or stamping necessary. Customers arrange for UPS pick-up along with any other small packages ready for delivery. UPS then transports the international mail to well-respected postal service entities that sort and ship the mail to the destination postal authority or other licensed party for final delivery.
The launch follows a successful Mail Logic pilot programme initiated in the UK in January 2005. The success of the seven month programme, which was made available to businesses of all sizes, has prompted UPS to roll out the new service first to The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France, with additional European markets to follow.
"With this service, UPS becomes a single source solutions provider for all shipping needs," explains Thomas Zeller, Product Portfolio manager, UPS Europe. "Because we can now meet the international mailing needs for our customers, as we do for small packages, businesses can better manage their post in a way that is reliable, efficient and cost effective."
Mail Logic is the logical choice for companies that internationally distribute items such as:
letters – financial statements, invoices, employee communication
flats – catalogues, manuscripts, magazines, newsletters, annual reports
small packets – low-value goods, small spare parts, product samples
With a choice of Priority or Saver delivery options, customers can arrange for items to reach their destination within an expected time frame. And because letter sorting and metering are handled by UPS's postal partners, businesses save time and money on mailroom processing and infrastructure.
"This expansion of our service portfolio is another example of how UPS listens to its customers and finds ways to meet and exceed their needs," says Zeller.
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options forsynchronising the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at www.ups.com.
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