UPS to Acquire German Cold Chain Company
UPS is acquiring a German firm that specializes in temperature-sensitive shipping to expand its health care logistics capabilities in Europe, the company announced Sept. 10.
UPS to Lay Off More Employees to Boost Profitability
UPS Inc. is laying off more of its employees, after earlier this year announcing it was cutting 12,000 jobs in its management ranks.
Hyundai Plans for Hydrogen Trucks to Supply Georgia Factory
LAS VEGAS — Officials from Hyundai and the state of Georgia touted plans on Jan. 8 for hydrogen-powered trucks to supply the automaker’s EV factory under construction near the Port of Savannah.
UPS Looks to Add 100,000 Workers for the Holidays
UPS Inc. said Sept. 26 it plans to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers for the peak holiday shipping season this year.
Companies That Ship With UPS Develop Contingencies
Some large retailers and other companies across the country are warning customers of potential delivery delays if there is a UPS strike.
UPS Pilots to Honor Picket Lines if Teamsters Strike
The pilots union at Sandy Springs, Ga.-based UPS Inc. plans to honor picket lines in the event of a Teamsters strike against the shipping giant.
Teamsters, UPS Shift Focus to Pay Raises
In contract negotiations between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters, the two sides have come to agreement on dozens of matters to clear the way for talks on pay and other major issues.
UPS, Teamsters Poised for Massive Contract Talks
High-stakes negotiations could start April 17 between the Teamsters and package delivery giant UPS that could have far-reaching reverberations.
Holiday Shopping Season Brings Hopes for Supply Chain Improvements
As this year’s holiday shopping season ramps up, shipping industry experts say supply chain issues that plagued the season last year have alleviated, but there are other dynamics at play.
UPS Predicts Record Holiday Season
UPS Inc. says it has been preparing for what it expects to be a record-breaking holiday shipping season by building additional automated facilities and adding jets to its fleet to handle more packages as online shopping continues to grow.