UPS Import ControlSM Puts Receivers in the Driver's Seat When Managing their Shipments

DUBAI, March 22, 2011 - UPS (NYSE:UPS), the world's largest package delivery company, has announced the launch of UPS Import ControlSM, the most comprehensive inbound shipping solution available.

With UPS Import Control, businesses in the UAE are able to initiate shipments and UPS package collection in another country, with delivery anywhere in the 100+ countries and territories covered by the service, whether this is to their own business, or to a third party. These "self-shippers" can also manage the creation of shipping labels, commercial invoices and billing information through UPS's industry-leading WorldShip® shipping software.

"With Import Control, UPS is helping businesses in the UAE to take control of their imports, enabling them to ensure accuracy and compliance, and thereby preventing delays," said John Tansey, General Manager, UPS UAE LLC."With fewer paperwork errors, less time in transit, and enhanced shipment visibility through UPS Quantum View®, UAE businesses can increase their reach in a global marketplace, whilst reducing their bottom line costs."

For UAE customers organising shipments to third party receivers, the Commercial Invoice Removal option means the value of the goods can be kept confidential. Importers can also coordinate shipments between two other countries and yet have costs billed to a central point. For example, a UAE based company can initiate a shipment in the US, route it to China and have the costs billed to the UAE.

Tansey added, "UPS understands the importance of shipment visibility in staying responsive to customers. The features of Import Control are fully complemented by UPS's industry-leading Quantum View suite of tracking tools, so the importer can monitor the progress of shipments from scheduling, through transit, right up to delivery."

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UPS (NYSE:UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at www.ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at www.blog.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit www.pressroom.ups.com.

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