Category: UPS Press Release

33-year UPS veteran returns to Louisville

UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced today that it has named Brendan Canavan, a 33-year UPS veteran, the new president of UPS Airlines. Canavan, 53, replaces Mitch Nichols, who was promoted to senior vice president of transportation and engineering and named as a member of the company’s Management Committee on June 12, 2014.
Canavan returns to Louisville, having lived there from 2004-2007 when he managed Worldport, UPS’s cutting-edge global air hub and one of the most technologically advanced package sorting facilities in the world. In addition, he oversaw the successful operational integration of Menlo Worldwide Forwarding and the opening of UPS’s dedicated air freight facility.

Highlights global partnership with leadership development organization targeting girls, young women

The UPS Foundation, on behalf of UPS (NYSE: UPS), announced today it will donate more than $7.9 million to 42 non-profit organizations supporting economic empowerment, education, inclusion, and mentorship initiatives. The donations include a $1 million commitment of support over two years to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to provide leadership development opportunities to girls/young women around the world with a special emphasis on Latin America, Africa and the Arab world.

UPS ORION Analytics Solution Adds Another High-Tech Award To Its Belt

Would you believe the possible route combinations a UPS driver can make in a single day is larger than a 199 digit number? Furthermore, would you believe there is a technology that analyzes these options on a daily basis to determine the best route for each UPS driver in the United States? If you find this doubtful, this year’s CIO 100 list will make you a believer.

New distribution center in Beijing adds to Chengdu and Shanghai facilities to reach B2B and B2C customers

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced the opening of its new contract logistics distribution facility in Beijing. The 6,500 square meters of non-bonded warehouse space located 19 kilometers from Beijing Capital International Airport serves growing demand in China and is capable of servicing contract logistics orders with four-hour delivery within the metropolitan Beijing area and next-business-day orders for major cities throughout China.

Cellphone accessory retailer uses UPS Worldwide Express Freight™ solution as part of a reliable, cost-effective supply chain

Cellairis, the world’s largest cellular accessory specialty retailer, knows that mobile customers are all about speed. So when consumers are ready to buy the latest merchandise, such as phone chargers, batteries and protective cases, swift and smart logistics ensure the hottest accessories are available.