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UPS employee among at least 2 killed when small plane crashes in Santee – Fox 5

A small plane crashed in a Santee neighborhood Monday afternoon, killing at least two people including a UPS employee, authorities said.

The plane crashed at the intersection of Jeremy and Greencastle streets around 12:15 p.m., according to Santee Fire Department. The aircraft was a Cessna 340A and its flight plan indicated it was traveling from Yuma, Arizona to Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport in Kearny Mesa, according to a County of San Diego spokesperson.

Authorities said they did not yet know how many people were aboard the plane, but that they believed the injuries were “non survivable,” Santee Fire Department Battalion Chief Justin Matsushita told reporters.

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UPS International president visits GWC facilities in Ras Bufontas Free Zone- Gulf Times

Following the recent launched of its logistics hub in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone, GWC welcomed Scott Price, president, UPS International, reaffirming a long-lasting business relationship.

UPS’s leadership visit comes at a time when the nation is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 for which GWC plays the role of ‘Regional Supporter and Official Logistics Provider’.

Price began his visit by taking a tour of the GWC Logistics Hub and UPS Customer Centre at the Ras Bufontas Free Zone. This facility with its world class infrastructure, including temperature-controlled warehouses and frozen storage chambers, offers unmatched logistical and last mile delivery options to the aviation, pharmaceutical and events industries including FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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FedEx, UPS and USPS holiday shipping deadlines are out – CBS News

The U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS have released recommended ship-by dates for gifts to be delivered in time for the December 25 holiday, which lands on a Saturday this year. With supply chain snags slowing deliveries to both retail stores and home doorsteps — and the USPS itself slowing mail delivery as part of a broad cost-cutting plan — retailers were already recommending consumers shop (and ship) early.

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Buying UPS For The Holiday Season – Seeking Alpha

Summary

  • UPS has been sending major buy signals to investors.
  • The company is uniquely positioned for the Holiday Season thanks to their “Better, Not Bigger” strategy.
  • Recent stock weakness makes today a good time to own the stock.
  • Current yield of 2.3% makes this an attractive source of income in today’s low rate environment.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has been a favorite among investors thanks to their stellar performance during the Pandemic. This success is largely due to management’s successful execution of their strategic plans. While UPS’s stock has come down from its all-time highs, management recently flashed a buying sign to investors. Considering that the company is now well-positioned for what should be another record Holiday Season, now could be a good time to acquire shares of UPS.

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Bartlett UPS employees concerned about work safety- WREG

Employees at one UPS facility say they’re worried about staying safe at work as they say they’re not getting adequate security while on the job.

Throughout the pandemic as many did their best to not leave their homes, delivery drivers and shipping service employees continued to go to work and providing essential services.

However, on Tuesday several employees at the UPS Bartlett facility tell me they’re questioning their safety and this isn’t about catching COVID-19.

Wreg talked to multiple employees on the phone who asked to remain anonymous.