ups hasnt spent more than 1+ billion on ANY company, so to think they would even consider spending this much is absolutely amazing. If this happens, ups will be the largest express company in europe, larger than dhl. Tnt also has a decent market share in some other parts of the world, they do deliver in 200 countries like ups does. This deal could very likely mean that ups will be the largest express and ground company in the world...period. This move will hurt fedex because it would almost put them so far behind, it would cost multi-billions to catch up. It would also hurt dhl. Tnt is a company that has over 120,000 folks, they are huge...many of the international upsers know tnt, I hope a few chime in here.