UPS News Updates

Business

Growth in International Business Aids UPS’ Profits in 2nd Quarter

UPS Inc. second-quarter net income rose to $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, helped by stronger results in the international sector, the parcel carrier said last week.

August 3, 2015
Business

UPS Expands Access Point Delivery Option

UPS Inc. is expanding its Access Point shipment pickup option program in more than 90 metropolitan areas this summer to add delivery alternatives for customers and carriers.

July 31, 2015
Business

UPS Agrees to Acquire Coyote for $1.8 Billion

UPS Inc. announced it has agreed to buy truckload brokerage Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion to expand its presence in the non-asset-based sector.

July 31, 2015
Business

UPS' Second-Quarter Net Income Rises to $1.23 Billion

UPS Inc. posted second-quarter net income of $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, helped by stronger results in the international sector.

July 28, 2015
Business

All New UPS Class 8 Tractors Will Have Collision Mitigation (with video)

NORWALK, Ohio — With more than 50 years of accident-free driving combined, UPS Inc.’s Bill Lazarski and Paul Savill said it is unnatural for them to speed or tailgate.

July 27, 2015
Business

UPS Makes Collision-Mitigation Technology Standard on Class 8 Tractors It Orders

NORWALK, Ohio — UPS Inc. announced it is making collision-mitigation technology from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems standard equipment on every Class 8 tractor the company orders.

July 22, 2015
Business

UPS Sees Service Opportunities for Manufacturers

UPS Inc. said 78% of small or midsize manufacturers believe customers’ service expectations are rising, but just 12% view their after-sales service as a key advantage.

July 13, 2015
Business, Technology

UPS Capital Acquires Parcel Pro

UPS Inc. said its finance and insurance subsidiary, UPS Capital, has acquired Parcel Pro, a logistics provider serving the jewelry and collectibles industries.

June 15, 2015
Business

Online Buyers More Open to Alternate Delivery Locations, UPS Survey Finds

U.S. consumers have become more open to alternate delivery locations for products ordered online, according to a recent report by UPS Inc.

June 9, 2015
Business

UPS’ Net Income Rises 13% in 1Q

UPS Inc. last week announced net income rose 13% to $1.03 billion, or $1.12 per share, in the first quarter, as profitability improved in domestic and international businesses.

May 4, 2015