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Amazon’s Drones Set to Take Out UPS, FedEx – The Street

Amazon (AMZN_) has disrupted countless industries: retail, cloud computing, music, movies and so much more. Now, it’s onto its latest venture: disrupt shipping.

In what is an attempt to disrupt the businesses of UPS and FedEx, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos unveiled Amazon PrimeAir on 60 Minutes Sunday, Amazon’s new drone delivery service, which it hopes will allow it to get packages into the hands of customers in 30 minutes or less.

“I know this looks like science fiction,” Bezos said during the interview, while unveiling the automated delivery drones. “It’s not.”

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UPS News

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About UPS – Motley Fool

‘Tis the season for shopping, and shipping, and the happy sound of doorbells ringing by the friendly UPS (NYSE: UPS ) deliveryman. But how much do we really know about UPS — other than the fact that they’re the guys who bring you the goodies at Christmas time?

Familiar as we all are with the company, there are still a lot of things you probably don’t know about UPS. So sit back now, and prepare to be astounded.

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UPS Press Release

UPS Delivering So Much More Than Boxes This Holiday Season

For Shop Owners and Shoppers, UPS Provides Memorable Holiday Experiences with New Initiatives

AsUPSĀ® ramps up for its 107th holiday season, the company will launch several initiatives to help customers and small businesses enjoy the magic of the season. Beginning on November 23, 2013, customers will have the ability to connect with UPS through social media to share special holiday moments, learn tips for surviving the holiday season, engage with retail partners, give back to the community and of course, ship with ease and peace of mind.

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UPS Press Release

UPS Sets 2014 Rates

New Pricing Takes Effect December 30, 2013

UPSĀ® today released new published rates for 2014. UPS Ground, Air and International, and Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net of 4.9 percent.

Updated rate and service information will be posted on www.ups.com/rates, beginning today. Customers can download the 2014 UPS Rate and Service Guide on Dec. 30, 2013, when the new rates take effect.