UPS has announced it will begin deploying wireless technologies, including Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, to package facilities and drivers in Europe to ensure customers continue to have the most up-to-the-minute tracking information available at all times. The first part of the deployment will occur inside UPS sorting centers and hubs.
Read MoreFedEx, UPS and American Airlines have welcomed the bilateral aviation agreement between the US and China, which extends through 2010, and provides 111 new weekly US-China flights for US cargo airlines. The US DoT will be responsible for allocating the new flights, the first of which will be available in August. The new agreement contains a key provision that allows US cargo carriers to establish hubs in China once specific criteria are met. The agreement also includes provisions for a 500% increase in cargo capacity between the two countries and underscores the increasing globalisation of commerce and benefits of bilateral trade.
Read MoreUPS and the Independent Pilots Association (IPA), which represents the approximately 2,500 pilots who fly for UPS, announce the following:
The company and union have been in direct negotiations for a new pilot labor agreement since October 2002. Although the parties have utilized their best efforts over the past 22 months, no agreement has yet been reached in the contract areas of scheduling, compensation, pension, scope and benefits.
At this time, the parties believe the next logical step in reaching an agreement is to jointly request the mediation services of the National Mediation Board.
Read MoreThe bilateral aviation agreement have announced that between the U.S. and China will provide significant opportunity for UPS to grow its business in the region, the company said. UPS Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew applauded the landmark agreement, noting that it “will accelerate the flow of goods into and out of China, providing substantial benefits to American workers, businesses and consumers.”
Read MoreSenior business leaders increasingly are recognizing that one of the most vital issues in managing a global supply chain is “visibility” – the real-time ability to view the movement of goods and funds as products move through the supply chain.
“The only way to effectively coordinate all elements is to have critical information at your fingertips,” said Gunnar Adalberth, director of e-commerce marketing for UPS Europe. “And we have seen tremendous advancements that improve visibility and provide the information needed to make the supply chain process easier to manage.”
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