Category: UPS News

Should UPS be concerned about Amazon’s order of 20,000 vans? – Louisville Business First

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date September 12, 2018

Winter is coming, logistics world.

Last week brought the news that Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) had ordered 20,000 delivery vans from Mercedes-Benz. CNN reports that this deal is a big leap from the Seattle-based e-commerce company’s first order of 5,000 vans. Amazon will lease these to third-party partners, who will operate them for last-mile delivery — basically, getting packages from a shipping hub to your house.

This is yet another step in Amazon’s plans to build its own delivery service, and it’s worth watching to see how it will affect United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS). Amazon also is allowing allow people to use their personal vehicles for delivery in some cities.

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Asian shoppers dissatisfied with online shopping experience — UPS global survey – BusinessWorld

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date September 12, 2018

Customers in Asia are less satisfied with online shopping compared to those in other regions, a study organized by logistics company United Parcel Service (UPS) shows.

“UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper,” which surveyed more than 18,000 online shoppers around the world (3,200 of which are from China, Hong Kong and Japan), took a closer look at the shopping habits of online customers from pre-purchase to post-delivery.

The study found 57% of Asian shoppers surveyed were satisfied with their online shopping experience, compared to other shoppers in the United States (85% were satisfied), Europe (81%), Canada (77%), Mexico (87%) and Brazil (88%).

In an interview with BusinessWorld, UPS Philippines Managing Director Chris J. Buono said for Filipinos the online shopping experience is influenced by factors such as the speed of delivery, access to bank accounts and affinity for mall shoppin

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UPS agrees to pay for cleanup to Zionsville man’s property after RTV6 report – RTV6

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date September 11, 2018

A Zionsville man says UPS has agreed to clean up the mess they left in his driveway after RTV6 started making calls on his behalf.

Less than an hour after RTV6 started making calls, Jake Edgerton said UPS contacted him and said they were looking back into the case and trying to figure out a resolution.

“I think it finally got their attention,” said Edgerton. “I think it really helps when anytime you involve the media in a message like that. Which is unfortunate, right, because you just want people to do the right thing the first time around.”

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Zionsville man left to clean up oil spill mess – RTV6

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date September 11, 2018

A Zionsville homeowner has been left on the hook to clean up an oil mess from a UPS truck in his driveway.

On Aug. 22, a UPS delivery truck left oil streaks on the asphalt of Jake Edgerton’s Zionsville driveway.

“Those were not there that morning but they were there right after the UPS truck left though,” Edgerton said.

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UPS driver wins $10,000 as Pilot Flying J’s top Road Warrior – Overdrive

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date September 11, 2018

Pilot Flying J announced Monday the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest that recognizes truck drivers who have a passion for their job and for making a difference in their community.

Longtime UPS driver Victoria Andrade was named the grand prize winner, which carries with it a $10,000 award. Andrade was nominated by her family, who said they are proud of her for being “a fierce woman and an outstanding employee for UPS.”

To honor Victoria Andrade, PFJ surprised her with a celebration at the Pilot Travel Center near her hometown and presented her with the $10,000 top prize check.