New Airbus 300-600 to Increase UPS Air Cargo Capacity by 66 Percent
MEXICO CITY, July 31, 2008 - UPS (NYSE: UPS), the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain and freight services, today announced the integration of an Airbus A300-600 freighter aircraft to service the Mexican market.
As of July 29, the Airbus 300-600's route includes Mexico City and will become a key element in the growth of UPS's express package and international air cargo services in central Mexico.
With the arrival of the A300-600, which replaces a smaller capacity Boeing 757-200, UPS has increased its international air cargo capacity by 66 percent to address the growing needs of its Mexican customers. The new aircraft will fly five times a week from Worldport®, UPS's all-points international air hub in Louisville, Ky., to Mexico City.
"The deployment of this A300-600 allows us to continue offering the most complete portfolio of express logistics services in Mexico," said Griselda Hernandez, UPS Mexico country manager. "And these aircraft are manufactured for UPS to comply with extremely stringent operational, environmental and safety standards."
With the aircraft change and increased capacity, UPS is reaffirming its commitment to Mexico by investing in the infrastructure necessary to ensure that Mexican businesses can reach global markets. UPS provides a robust express package and international air cargo portfolio that includes UPS Worldwide ExpressSM, UPS Express FreightSM, UPS Air Freight DirectSM and UPS Air Freight ConsolidatedSM.
The deployment of the A300-600 is just the latest in a series of actions by UPS to strengthen its operations in Mexico, most recently by opening the UPS Center in Villahermosa, Tabasco, earlier this month.
UPS Airlines is the ninth-largest airline in the world, operating 268 aircraft that feature some of the industry's most advanced in-flight technology. UPS air operations are headquartered in Louisville, Ky., and encompass more than 1,900 flight segments each day serving more than 800 gateways around the world. UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing the movement of goods, information and funds. For more information, visit www.ups.com.
Media Contact:
Ana Alicia Cruz
Edelman México
53501501
ana.cruz@edelman.com
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