Category: UPS Press Release

• UPS Freight Forwarding Receives #1 Ranking in the 2018 Mastio & Company Performance Benchmarking Award based on interviews with 1,500 global freight forwarding decision makers
• Responding to feedback, new upgrade to Flex® Global View shipping tool gives customers easier access to their global supply chain transactions

UPS (NYSE:UPS) earned the leading position for its freight forwarding business in the 6th edition of an industry performance benchmarking study conducted by Mastio & Company. The independent study, which measures customer value and loyalty, is based on interviews conducted with more than 1,500 freight forwarding decision makers from around the world.

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UPS Circle of Honor Drivers Log 14 Billion Miles Without an Accident

1,436 drivers inducted this year; Circle of Honor Now Includes 10,364

• Michigan’s Tom Camp Continues His Record-Setting Ways With 56 Years Crash-Free
• More than 700 drivers accident-free for 35 years or more

14 billion miles. Zero Accidents.

Logistics leader ranked among top 5 industrials in sustainability initiatives

Barron’s Magazine has recognized UPS (NYSE: UPS) as a leader in sustainability in its annual list of America’s Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies. The publication ranks UPS as No. 5 in the industrials segment and 18 overall.

“This prestigious recognition highlights our efforts to lessen our impact on the planet as we continue to seek new and innovative ways to advance our sustainability endeavors worldwide,” said Tamara Barker, chief sustainability officer at UPS and vice president of environmental affairs. “From carbon neutral shipping to fleet electrification to the Eco Responsible Packaging Program, UPS sets itself apart as a leader in sustainability.”

• High-value shipments get end-to-end protection through Parcel Pro solutions
• Secure shipping meeting demand of luxury online sales

Parcel Pro, a UPS Capital company, today announced a partnership with Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) that provides MJSA Premier Members access to innovative technology and insured shipping at a time when the industry is experiencing rapid e-commerce growth.

Online sales of luxury goods continue to flourish with growth of 24% in 2017. According to the 2018 Luxury E-commerce Report, six out of 10 of the fastest growing luxury websites surveyed were jewelry and watch companies. Jewelry represented 13.4% of the 130 companies’ online sales.