Update to Holiday Season Service Guarantees

Commitment times for Air and International Air packages scheduled for delivery December 17 – 31 are being extended. Delivery times for UPS Next Day Air^® Early and UPS Worldwide Express Plus^® services will be extended by 90 minutes and all other Air and International Air services will be extended to end-of-day.

The UPS Store Is Ready To Help Consumers During The Busy Holiday Season

With shopping, decorating and more, the holidays are filled with many “ings.” As consumers prepare for the busy holiday season,The UPS Store reminds customers that its network of more than 5,000 stores in North America can take care of any “ing” for the holidays, including packing and shipping.

Preview the 2019 UPS Rates

Effective December 26, 2018, the rates for UPS^® Ground, UPS Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9%. Rates for value-added services and other charges will also increase.

UPS and Teamsters Ratify UPS Freight Contract

UPS is pleased that the UPS Freight agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamster (IBT) has been ratified. Customers can remain confident UPS is ready to continue to serve its small package and UPS Freight customers throughout the holiday season and beyond.

UPS Rate Change Information

To ensure our network continues to operate effectively through this holiday season, a Peak Surcharge will apply to all U.S. Export packages, effective November 25, 2018, through December 29, 2018.

UPS/GreenBiz Study Identifies Motivators and Barriers to Electric Fleets

In a new UPS and GreenBiz study, the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream.

The UPS Store To Donate $100,000 In Books To Children-Focused Non-Profit Organizations

To celebrate the Toys for Tots Literacy Program 10th anniversary, The UPS Store is giving away $10,000 worth of books and educational resources to ten organizations who serve underprivileged children across the country.

Teamsters Ratification Update

UPS acknowledges the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ decision to ratify the Small Package National Master Agreement.

UPS Rate Change Information

The Peak Surcharges applied to Large Package Surcharge, Additional Handing, and Over Maximum Limits packages will apply to U.S. Export and U.S. Import packages, effective November 18, 2018, through December 22, 2018.

Effective October 15, 2018, the Fuel Surcharge for UPS International Air-Import will increase.

The UPS Store, Inc. Shares All Its OfferINGs in New Advertising Campaign

New national campaign demonstrates the full range of products and services The UPS Store locations offer beyond packing and shipping.

The UPS Foundation Mobilizes Its Disaster Relief Network and Pledges More Than $1 Million to Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Through a network of public-private partnerships, the UPS Foundation will contribute immediate and long-term recovery assistance after devastating flooding, infrastructure damage and utility outages.

UPS Rate Change Information

The Peak Surcharge applied to Over Maximum Limits packages will be effective October 1, 2018, through December 22, 2018.

Effective October 1, 2018, the Fuel Surcharges for UPS Ground and UPS Domestic Air will increase.

Effective October 22, 2018, the Shipping Charge Correction Audit Fee will be modified.

UPS Launches Technology Company and Platform to Match Merchant Needs with Flexible Fulfillment

Ware2Go will create a turnkey, on-demand U.S. fulfillment network for B2B e-commerce. The platform matches available warehouse space and fulfillment services with merchants who need to get online orders to customers fast..

Boston STEM Enthusiast Wins $25,000 In The UPS Store Small Biz Salute Pitch Off

Bryanne Leeming, founder and CEO of Unruly Studios, won $25,000 and an editorial feature in Inc. Magazine for her STEM-focused small business.

Changes to China Customs Advanced Manifest Regulations

The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has issued Order No. 56 (2017), adjusting the manifest requirements for air and ocean imports and exports, effective June 1, 2018.

UPS to Test New Electric Vehicle

UPS is collaborating with Thor Trucks, Inc. to develop and test the fully-electric class 6 delivery truck in Los Angeles, supporting the continued strategic electrification of the UPS global fleet. 

UPS Pilots In-Building Apartment Deliveries Through Latch Smart Access Devices

The New York City pilot with Latch smart access devices provides increased security and convenience for customers in multi-family residences who are not home to receive packages. 

The UPS Foundation Awards Over $10M in Grants to Advance Diversity & Inclusion Around the World

The funding will support programs focused on economic empowerment, education, work training, and social and gender equality.

Be Ready for the Holidays with UPS

Access important year-end holiday season shipping information and resources while learning more about how UPS is prepared for the 2018 holiday season.

UPS Publishes 16th Annual Sustainability Report

"On The Leading Edge" highlights sustainability challenges and accomplishments during 2017, including bold investments in innovative technologies that are advancing UPS’s 2020 and 2025 goals in support of the environment, workforce, and communities around the world.

UPS and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Reach Handshake Agreement for New National Master Agreement

Months of collective bargaining have culminated in a tentative agreement for UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The five-year agreement, which is subject to ratification, covers Teamsters-represented UPS employees in small package roles.

Going Global: Why International Expansion is Key for Tech Manufacturers

Seven experts share their perspectives on why branching out internationally is essential for long-term high tech success—and how to make it easier.

UPS Adds More Than 700 Vehicles to Its Natural Gas Fleet

UPS will build an additional five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles. This $130 million dollar investment marks a decade of leadership in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.

UPS Expands Ocean Freight Service in 130 New Trade Lanes

UPS is announcing a major expansion to its ocean Less-Than-Container-Load (LCL) service with the addition of direct sailings in 130 lanes. The origin and destination countries cover most of the globe.