Category: UPS Press Release

Up To 150 Emergency Medical Drone Flights a Day

Today, Rwandan President Paul Kagame launched the world’s first national drone delivery service during a ceremony in the country’s centrally located Muhanga District. Starting today, the Rwandan government will begin using drones to make up to 150 on-demand, emergency deliveries per day of life-saving blood to 21 transfusing facilities located in the western half of the country.

For most people, an elevator ride is a means to an end – a way to reach their destination. For nine small business owners, an elevator ride puts them in the hot seat and opens up an opportunity to get one-on-one advice from entrepreneur and host of CNBC’s The Profit Marcus Lemonis and compete for $10,000 in The UPS Store® Elevator Pitch. Released today on The UPS Store YouTube channel, the three-episode mini-series brings the “elevator pitch” concept to life.

• Earlier morning delivery now available in 28 new countries and enhanced in 25 existing countries   
• New country examples: Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam, and United Arab Emirates
• Expanding reach in select existing countries: Canada, China, India and the UK

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the expansion of its earliest morning package delivery service, UPS Worldwide Express Plus™. By expanding its reach to 28 new countries and enhancing service to cover more postal codes in 25 existing countries, shippers can reach the top 20 economies in the world earlier than ever before.

Updated Engine Technology Extends Range and Improves Performance and Fuel Economy

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it  plans to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 2-cylinder engine and E-GENTM chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year.

UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today that it expects to hire 1,300 seasonal employees to help with the anticipated surge in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2017. Throughout 2016, UPS has been working with its customers to understand their peak shipping needs and plan operations accordingly.

The full and part-time seasonal positions can be an entry point for permanent employment at UPS. Many senior UPS executives, including CEO David Abney, started their UPS careers as part-time employees. Prospective employees can apply online by visiting UPSjobs.com.