For the sixth consecutive year, UPS has ranked among the “50 Best Companies for Minorities” in an annual survey published by FORTUNE magazine. The company also this week was honored as among the “100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology” by ComputerWorld magazine.
Read MoreUnited Parcel Service Inc. and a union for 2,500 pilots at the company’s airfreight operations have stepped up the pace of bargaining on a revised labor agreement, according to UPS and the union.
Both UPS, the world’s biggest package carrier which struck a six-year contract in 2002 with the Teamsters union covering drivers, and the Independent Pilots Association have reported progress in the talks on secondary matters.
Read MoreUnited Parcel Service Inc. plans to expand its business in Japan by creating an extensive distribution network, UPS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Eskew said.
In an interview with media organisations, Eskew said that the company will boost its number of distribution centers in Japan to several thousand in five years from the current 72.
Read MoreUpon introduction of a comprehensive postal reform bill in the Senate, UPS has pledged its support for the measure and expressed optimism that Congress could complete work on the issue this year. “The Collins-Carper bill marks a strong step toward long-term, comprehensive postal reform,” said UPS Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew. “We are optimistic that Congress can modernize the law governing postal operations for the 21st century.
“We commend Chairman Collins for her leadership on this important and critical issue to our nation’s economy and Sen. Carper for his commitment to an efficient U.S. Postal Service,” Eskew added.
Read MoreSimpler customs procedures make deliveries within the EU faster and cheaper THE EUROPEAN Union should bring customers in the new member states tangible advantages on the express delivery services market. Insiders say that clients can expect lower prices and faster deliveries. Customs procedures at Slovak-EU borders were abolished from May 1, meaning customers can now avoid chronic customs delays.
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