Customers Can Schedule Day-Specific Air Freight Deliveries Online;
Perfect Complement to Worldwide Package Shipping
Dubai - UPS (NYSE:UPS) this week is launching a simplified global suite of services for shipping air freight, including a substantially expanded express freight option with guaranteed door-to-door service.
This announcement reinforces one of the company's strategic priorities - to offer an unmatched level of choice, service, reliability and information to the expanding international air freight market. UPS is in a unique position as the only carrier rooted in both integrator and freight-forwarding business models. As a direct result UPS can offer customers guaranteed integrated air freight services in a single portfolio.
"UPS is combining the capabilities of the world's 9th largest airline with its position as a leading freight forwarder that has access to other carriers. Today, our freight customers gain a competitive advantage by relying on a network that offers a high degree of choice, convenience and predictability," said Wolfgang Flick, president, UPS Europe.
The new air freight portfolio features a greatly expanded international express service called UPS ExpressSM Freight. It more than triples the number of express lanes served and provides guaranteed time-definite, overnight-to-three day door-to-door delivery including routine customs clearance to major metropolitan areas worldwide.
For less time-sensitive global movements, UPS offers two non-guaranteed alternatives: UPS Air Freight DirectSM is a one-to-three day airport-to-airport service, and UPS Air Freight ConsolidatedSM is a three-to-five day airport-to-airport service. Both services
are available worldwide and offer pickup, delivery and customs clearance as optional features. Freight shipments may move on either UPS or third-party aircraft, providing unequalled flexibility. Visit www.UPS.com for more details on the new services.
In addition, UPS is introducing online day-specific scheduling for customers whose freight is moving on third-party aircraft. This level of predictability was a substantial missing link in the air freight forwarding market.
While improving its portfolio of services, UPS also continues to enhance its freight management technology, offering convenient access and visibility to small package customers who also need to manage freight shipments.
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronising the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at www.UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit www.pressroom.ups.com.
Editors Notes
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, governmental regulations, our competitive environment, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, increases in aviation and motor fuel prices, cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating results, and other risks discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated herein by reference.
For more information, please contact:
John Tansey
United Parcel Service UAE LLC
Tel: +971 4 3391939
Email: john.tansey@europe.ups.com
Eileen Wallis
The Portsmouth Group
Tel: +971 4 369 3575
Email: eileen.wallis@theportsmouthgroup.com
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