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Amazon is UPS’s biggest customer – and biggest competitive threat – Atlanta Journal Constitution

UPS and its brown delivery trucks ruled American streets for decades.

But Amazon, UPS’s largest customer and competitor, could overtake the Sandy Springs-based company as the nation’s largest package carrier this year.

The rivalry traces its roots to the 2013 holidays, when a meltdown of the UPS shipping network led to millions of gifts ordered not arriving in time for Christmas. Amazon issued gift cards and refunds to mollify angry customers — and rapidly built out a home delivery network so it wouldn’t have to rely so much on UPS.

The high stakes competition is one more striking example of how West Coast tech titans are disrupting traditional industries and pressuring old economy stalwarts to reinvent themselves or risk being left in the rearview mirror.

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UPS crew gearing up for Thunder Over Louisville Airshow honoring Air Force veterans – WDRB

With Thunder Over Louisville less than two weeks away, crews are gearing up for an airshow that will honor veterans.

This year, in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Air Force, the UPS crew flying in the pre-Thunder show will be made up of Air Force veterans, from maintenance to the pilots.

The crew talked with WDRB News on Tuesday about what spectators can expect to see when their Boeing 767 cargo plane soars across the Ohio River.

Capt. Steve England, observer, said the team takes the plane out to practice what their profile will be for the big day. Next, they’ll repeat it with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for final approval before practicing again next Thursday before Saturday’s show.

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UPS wants to ship packages in the metaverse – Atlanta Business Chronicle

Get ready to see those big brown trucks rumbling down the virtual streets of the metaverse.

Atlanta-based shipping behemoth United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) submitted several trademark filings to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that indicate it plans to join the metaverse. The filings are for goods and services including “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs); “virtual goods, namely, packages, parcels, [and] shipping labels;” and “virtual retail shipping.”

The company submitted individual filings for “United Parcel Service,” “UPS,” “The UPS Store,” and multiple logos.

The metaverse is a growing collection of interconnected virtual reality and digital platforms with online personas, real estate and businesses. People can log in and interact, similar to a multiplayer video game.

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UPS invests $100,000 in diverse-owned businesses – UPS

What’s the story: Through the UPS Ignite Program, UPS has partnered with Accion to deliver $100,000 in grants to under-funded businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Accion Opportunity Fund creates an inclusive, healthy financial system by offering grants and small business loans. They also provide educational resources, coaching and support networks in English and Spanish.

Building a better world: The grants are part of a $1.25 million investment from UPS and The UPS Foundation for UPS Ignite to fund access to education, resources, networks and capital.

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A local UPS driver is close to driving one million miles accident free – Fox 42

Imagine driving one million miles, now doing that throughout 27 years period without an accident.

Local UPS driver from Fremont, Mike Johnson has done just that.

“Patients and space,” Johnson said are two things that have helped him throughout these years.

Keeping distance from those who look or drive as they are distracted is key to not being in an accident as “that can give you time to react to your surroundings,” said Johnson.