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UPS Receives SmartWay Excellence Award from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized UPS® (NYSE:UPS) with a SmartWay Excellence award as an industry leader in environmental performance and energy efficiency.

“We are honored to once again receive the EPA’s SmartWay Excellence award for our efforts to be more efficient and reduce our environmental impact,” said Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president, global engineering and sustainability. “UPS is constantly looking to improve its business by operating in a more sustainable manner and we are pleased that the EPA recognizes the impact of these efforts.”

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UPS Automates Building At Columbia Metropolitan Airport

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced a significant upgrade to its package sorting facility adjacent to Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The building will be outfitted with fully automated sorting capabilities.

“UPS is constantly reinvesting in our people and assets to enhance performance throughout our fully-integrated delivery network,” states Dwayne C. Meeks, president of UPS’s South Atlantic District. “Developing and implementing technology that refines the package sorting process is part of that continual effort.”

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UPS Capital® To Provide Insurance Solution for Roadie Shipments

Roadie to Increase Available Protection up to $10,000 for All Deliveries

UPS Capital, a subsidiary of UPS® (NYSE:UPS), today announced its licensed affiliate, UPS Capital Insurance Agency, Inc., will provide Roadie, Inc., a neighbor-to-neighbor delivery network, with a parcel insurance solution that will protect items shipped via the Roadie community with a value up to $10,000.

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How a Pilot Strike Threat Could Derail the UPS Turnaround – Motley Fool

Cargo pilots at UPS are threatening a strike — and it could be bad news if any customers get spooked.

Last week, pilots at package delivery giant United Parcel Service voted to authorize a strike if negotiations with the company break down. The pilots still need to be released from negotiations by the National Mediation Board for a strike to be legal, something that rarely occurs. As a result, UPS has characterized the strike vote as merely “a symbolic gesture” by the union.

While it may be a symbolic gesture, it’s not a meaningless one. With the threat of a pilot strike during the busy holiday season — even if it’s a low-probability outcome — and UPS drivers promising to support any pilot strike, customers could worry about relying too heavily on UPS. FedEx may be able to capitalize on this uncertainty to gain market share.

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Why UPS Absolutely Must Deliver for Shareholders This Christmas – The Street

With truckers and shipping firms increasingly warning of a potential slowdown, United Parcel Service should feel lucky to have its huge consumer and e-commerce holiday season right around the corner. But after two straight years of Christmas disappointments, the pressure is on for UPS to deliver.

The company has been planning for the fourth-quarter peak period since just about last Christmas, including better coordination with large shippers so it is better prepared for a surge. It has also made investments in its technology in hopes of being able to better flex its network as needed.