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“UPS’s numerous programs focusing on diversity and inclusion are critical components of our business strategy – they help to support growth and accelerate innovation,” said David Abney, UPS Chairman and CEO. “We have joined this prominent initiative and signed The CEO Action for Inclusion pledge because it aligns with our viewpoint that diversity and inclusion are part of our core values.”
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UPS is “a technology company with trucks,” according to Matt Capozzoli, vice president of flight operations for UPS Airlines.
Capozzoli spoke yesterday during the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Summit, which took place at the Galt House.
During the appearance, Capozzoli discussed three technologies the company is using.
Shipping giant FedEx has quietly moved to close retail office stores in all Canadian cities putting more than 214 people out of work and ending three decades of doing business in the country.
FedEx will continue to ship within Canada, but its copy and office supply stores will close Aug. 18.
“We reached the decision to exit the Canadian market after thoughtful evaluations of our business operations and considerations about our future,” a company statement said.
The Atlanta unit of United Parcel Service Inc., Coyote Logistics, revealed plans to develop a 48,000-square-foot operations center in Atlanta. The project will lead to the creation of 325 professional jobs, including full-time sales and customer service positions.
The location, 255 Ottley Drive within Armour Yards, will allow the UPS subsidiary to benefit from the area’s expansive transportation infrastructure and well-connected business community. The Armour Yards office will accommodate the firm’s information technology, customer service and sales employees.
No major injuries were reported when a tractor trailer truck crashed on the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Nashua Wednesday night.
Police and firefighters responded to the area between exits 5 and 6 southbound about 10:27 p.m. Rescuers found a United Parcel Service 18-wheeler off of the highway.
Nashua Fire Rescue Deputy Chief George Walker said Thursday the driver was out of the rig when firefighters arrived. He was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua with unknown injuries.