Peak Surcharge Update

Updated Peak Surcharge information is now available for review, including new Peak Surcharge rates and additional Peak Surcharges that will take effect beginning April 12 and remain until further notice.

FEMA’s ‘Project Airbridge’ Takes Flight With 25 UPS Charter Flights, Dedicated FEMA Distribution Center

Company is managing and brokering 25 charter flights in support of Project Airbridge, a coordinated effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), numerous countries and the private sector designed to expedite the arrival of critical supplies needed in U.S. hospitals.

UPS Mobilizes Against Coronavirus In Collaboration With Global Customers And U.S. Agencies

UPS announced an unprecedented increase in efforts in coordination with the President’s Coronavirus Taskforce, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and State health agencies

UPS Service Guarantee Suspended

Effective March 26, 2020 and until further notice, we have suspended the UPS Service Guarantee for all shipments from any origin to any destination.

President Trump Recognizes UPS

"The hardworking men and women of @UPS are working overtime to maintain our supply chain and deliver medical supplies…"

Temporary Peak Surcharge

To better manage the increased demand for air cargo capacity amid the Coronavirus outbreak, a temporary Peak Surcharge will be applied to shipments originating from China Mainland and Hong Kong SAR to North America and Europe regions effective April 5, 2020 until further notice.

The UPS Foundation Supports Its Global Network Of Humanitarian Partners And Local Community Organizations To Combat The Impacts Of The Novel Coronavirus…

The UPS Foundation has expanded its response to the novel Coronavirus, including new grant allocations, surpassing $6 million to United Nations agencies, humanitarian relief partners and community-based non-profit and international non-government organizations.

UPS Supports The Administration To Serve The Economic And Healthcare Interests Of The Nation

UPS continues to deliver for customers even as Coronavirus uncertainty is requiring greater flexibility and creativity to adapt to new social distancing and other health maintenance protocols.

How we’re responding to Coronavirus

In the wake of the Coronavirus virus, our highest priority is to do our part the help ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, and suppliers while meeting our service commitments.

UPS Board Appoints Carol Tomé As CEO; David Abney To Be Executive Chairman

Tomé will take role June 1 and Abney will become Executive Chairman of the Board.

UPS’s Safest Drivers Have Traveled More Accident-Free Miles Than Voyager Space Pro

This year’s class includes 1,316 drivers, bringing the overall total to 10,411, still led by Tom Camp with 57 years of safe driving

Updated UPS Rate Change Information

Effective March 2, 2020, the fuel surcharges for U.S. Ground, Air, Import, and Export services will increase.

UPS To Airlift More Than 2 Million Masks And Protective Gear To China

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS, announced it is providing free air transportation of more than 2 million respirator masks and 11,000 protective coveralls to China to help combat the spread of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China

UPS Releases 4Q 2019 Earnings

Execution, Strategies and Investments Drive Continued Gains.

UPS Announces Numerous Products And Innovative Technology Programs To Help SMBs Grow And Compete

UPS continued its aggressive roll-out of innovative new services and solutions, squarely focused on the needs of its customers, especially small and medium-sized businesses.

The UPS Store Offers Entrepreneurs A Chance For Up To $25,000

For the second year, The UPS Store, Inc. and Inc. Magazine are joining forces to find the country’s most knowledgeable small business owners through an exciting national business competition. 

Be aware of potential fraud

Fraudulent messages from people not associated with UPS can arrive in e-mail, text and even by phone call.

UPS Launches E-Commerce Plug-Ins To Benefit Small Businesses

UPS announced that it is offering free plug-ins to make UPS tools and services seamlessly available within four popular e-commerce platforms: WooCommerce, PrestaShop, OpenCart and Magento.

The UPS Store Ranks in Top 5 of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for Fourth Year

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 15, 2020 – The UPS Store, Inc., the world’s largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal, print and business service centers, has been ranked again as one of the top franchise brands, according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2020 Franchise 500.

Updates to the UPS Tobacco/Vape Policy

Effective January 2, 2020, UPS will be updating the UPS Tobacco Policy that will impact existing and new tobacco/vape customers.

New Regulations in 2020 for Lithium Battery Shippers

Shippers of Lithium Batteries should be aware that new IATA shipping regulations come into force on January 1, 2020. These mandate that UN38.3 test summary documents must be made electronically available upon request. While UPS will not require a test summary document, shippers are asked to note that service may be disrupted if they are unable to comply when requested. The requirement applies in relation to all IATA air shipments of lithium ion and metal batteries whether alone, contained in equipment, packed with equipment or powering a vehicle.

The UPS Store Announces ‘Tell Your Tale’ Contest Winners Ahead Of Rose Parade Appearance

Reigning Sweepstakes Award winner prepares for 2020 Rose Parade^®, celebrating children’s literacy

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2019 – Ahead of its upcoming appearance in the 2020 Rose Parade presented by Honda, The UPS Store, Inc. announces the three winners of "Tell Your Tale," a nationwide contest for short stories written by young authors, in celebration of childhood literacy.

Preview the 2020 UPS Rates

Effective December 29, 2019, the rates for UPS® Ground, UPS Air and International services will increase an average of 4.9%. Rates for value-added services and other charges will also increase.

UPS Honored As One Of America’s Most JUST Companies By Forbes And JUST Capital

UPS was named to Forbes and JUST Capital’s annual “JUST 100” list for the fourth consecutive year and again recognized as the industry leader in the transportation sector.

UPS And HerdX Deliver Blockchain-Verified Beef From U.S. To Japan

UPS collaborates with HerdX, Inc., a leading U.S.-based agri-tech solutions provider, to deliver blockchain-verified traced beef from a U.S. farm to Japan.

UPS Board Announces Quarterly Dividend

The UPS Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share on all outstanding Class A and Class B shares.

UPS Offers Rewards to Consumers Receiving Holiday Deliveries at Convenient, Alternate Locations

New holiday rewards program for using UPS Access Point locations.

UPS Launches Flat Rate Shipping With UPS Simple Rate

UPS Simple Rate is a predictable flat rate shipping option designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline and simplify their outbound processes. 

UPS Capital Launches One-Time Shipment Insurance Online

Now businesses can cover freight and small packages one shipment at a time, without an annual contract, and they can buy it online.

UPS And CVS Make First Residential Drone Deliveries Of Prescription Medicines

UPS Flight Forward Inc. and CVS Pharmacy, Inc. announce the successful completion of the first revenue-generating drone delivery of a medical prescription from a CVS pharmacy directly to a consumer’s home.

UPS Forecasts Record-Breaking Holiday Returns Volume

UPS projects 1.6 million returns per day the week before Christmas, setting a new returns record.

UPS Undergoes Major Healthcare Facility Enhancements To Meet Growing Service Demands

Company announced major upgrades to its healthcare-dedicated warehouse and distribution network.

UPS Releases 3Q 2019 Earnings

Operating profit Up more than 20%, with margin expansion in all segments.

UPS Announces Multiple Tech-Enabled Services, New Customers And Partners

Company announces numerous new technology-enabled services and partnerships designed to support customer needs aligned with the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

The UPS Foundation Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month, Continues Long-Standing Partnerships To Empower The Hispanic Community

The UPS Foundation continues to support the Hispanic community with a host of grantmaking programs and efforts focused on financial empowerment and education. 

UPS Launches On-Demand Self-Storage Service

Storage on Demand is a new UPS innovation that allows customers to request delivery of empty storage bins directly to their home or business using a mobile-friendly website.

UPS To Add More Than 6,000 Vehicles To Its Natural Gas Fleet

Plans to purchase more than 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks beginning in 2020 and running through 2022. 

UPS Collaborates With Shippo To Simplify Shipping For Small And Medium-Sized Businesses

UPS extends availability of marketplace shipping rates to Shippo’s customer base of more than 35,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

Michaels Customers Can Now Pick Up And Drop Off Packages At More Than 1,100 Stores Nationwide Through UPS Access Point Locations

New, Convenient Offering Allows Creative Enthusiasts to Pick up and Drop Off with Greater Flexibility.

UPS Integrad Driver Training Center Opens in Columbus, Ohio

UPS Integrad training features “experiential” learning approach to help create the finest service providers in the industry.

UPS Flight Forward Attains FAA’s First Full Approval For Drone Airline

UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. has received the U.S. government’s first full Part 135 Standard certification to operate a drone airline. 

UPS Turns Up The Volume In Nashville With Expanded High-Speed Hub

Highly automated sortation and distribution facility grows to more than 447,000 square feet, nearly doubling package sortation capacity.

The UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the 2019 UPS Rate and Service Guide have been updated

The UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and the 2019 UPS Rate and Service Guide have each been updated, effective September 23, 2019.