The big three domestic parcel carriers are consistently hitting on-time benchmarks even as holiday package volumes spike.
With fresh memories of the fatal crash of a freighter aircraft last month, UPS pilots and the company have resumed collective bargaining with the help of the National Mediation Board.
Western Global Airlines says it faces an existential crisis from the grounding of MD-11 aircraft following the UPS accident earlier this month and is laying off workers to preserve cash.
The left-engine separation that caused a UPS cargo jet to crash in Kentucky this month is tied to metal fatigue in a key structural component, a preliminary report by investigators said.
UPS is making adjustments to keep shipments moving after taking 27 MD-11 aircraft out of service for inspections trying to help customers with stranded goods in a warehouse damaged during the Nov. 4 crash of a UPS flight.
UPS could unite management, its union workforce and the cost-efficient crowd-sourced delivery model by trying a new triple-win strategy centered on the UPS Store.
The UPS pilots’ union is helping members and families of the victims cope with last week’s tragic plane crash.
The FAA has prohibited all MD-11 aircraft from flying after the deadly crash of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet this week.
UPS and FedEx have temporarily grounded all 57 MD-11 freighter aircraft in their fleets to conduct checks following the catastrophic accident involving one of the planes this week.
UPS is quickly getting back to work at its Worldport air parcel hub after a one-day suspension of cargo operations because of a major aircraft accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct an exhaustive examination of the events leading up to the crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter on Tuesday, but hopes to quickly finish evidence collection on the Louisville airfield so UPS can resume critical shipping activity.
Emergency crews are responding to a UPS Airlines plane crash at the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky.
The Teamsters union plans to file a grievance against UPS over the use of non-union drivers by a UPS e-commerce subsidiary, FreightWaves has learned.
UPS has completed the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group in Canada.
About 2,000 unionized delivery drivers accepted a buyout offer from UPS in the third quarter, according to an estimate by Satish Jindel, a long-time parcel shipping consultant and president of ShipMatrix. UPS CEO Carol Tomé said during Tuesday’s earnings briefing that the buyouts will cost the company $175 million. The Atlanta-based parcel logistics giant has […]
UPS wants to outsource final-mile delivery of its two economy parcel services to the U.S. Post Service, which is better suited to make residential drops because of its lower cost structure.
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UPS is speeding up deployment of air conditioned vehicles by agreeing to install systems in existing vehicles after the Teamsters union complained of slow progress purchasing new vehicles with A/C.
Parcel carriers like FedEx and UPS are implementing peak season surcharges to recover costs when there isn’t a spike in volume to gear up for, leaving frustrated customers looking for alternative providers.
UPS is readjusting its air freight network in response to high demand within Asia as volumes from China to the U.S. decrease.
UPS has dropped its planned purchase of Mexican express delivery company Estafeta because closing conditions were unable to be met.
The Federal Aviation Administration penalized three companies for improperly shipping hazardous materials on FedEx and UPS aircraft.
New UPS and DHL surcharges will add delivery costs for customers during the upcoming peak season.
Driver subscriptions for UPS’s buyout offer are lower than expected, forcing the company to give workers more time to make a decision.
The Teamsters union says the UPS offer to buy out delivery drivers from their contract is a slap in the face.
Many businesses are diverting parcel shipments to cheaper carriers as FedEx and UPS hike rates and surcharges, according to the latest TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
A bevy of new final-mile delivery companies is eating into the market share of FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service. The competition is keeping a lid on rates to the benefit of e-commerce shippers.
UPS will offer an early retirement package to drivers as it looks to cull 20,000 workers amid slower parcel growth.
The U.S. Postal Service is saving a great deal of money with UPS as its prime air cargo vendor instead of FedEx, according to a new inspector general’s report.
The powerful Teamsters union is accusing UPS of failing to fully honor terms of its 2023 contract related to air conditioned vehicles, hiring full-time workers and forced overtime.
New tariff calculator tools aim to help shippers calculate import fees amid shifting global trade policies.
Freight-related layoffs hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS and F&S Produce West over the past week.
E-commerce logistics startup Stord has acquired Ware2Go from UPS.
UPS is downsizing its workforce as it pulls back from delivering packages for Amazon, its largest customer.
UPS is expanding its precision logistics capabilities in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors with an agreement to purchase Andlauer Healthcare Group in Canada.
A UPS white paper promotes the benefits of traditional express carriers over gig logistics providers, but the TD Cowen/AFS Logistics Freight Index shows why businesses might like the lower prices from newer last-mile providers.
UPS has selected Delta Airlines to maintain engines for its fleet of Boeing 757 freighters.
U.S. parcel volumes hit a record in 2024, but new competitors like Amazon, Walmart and OnTrac are eroding the market share of FedEx and UPS, a new report says.
Effective Sept. 4, all FedEx surcharges will be known as “demand” levies.
With capacity far in excess of demand, the parcel market is in for a very uncertain future.
Deutsche Bank’s Amit Mehrotra says cumulative 8.8% per-package increases over five years should balance out elevated labor costs for the UPS contract duration.
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About half of diverted parcels, almost exclusively to FedEx, will not return to UPS, consultancy ShipMatrix says.
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FedEx pilots have voted down an upgraded contract that would have raised pay scales by 30%.
As UPS labor negotiations are set to resume, the Teamsters gather for a rally Saturday in Atlanta.
It will be difficult, if not impossible, to avoid a mess if shippers haven’t laid out contingencies for a Teamsters strike against UPS.
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FreightWaves’ State of Freight for July focused on a potential Yellow shutdown and a looming strike at UPS.
FedEx will focus its resources on shippers who use both it and UPS, Shipware’s Karamcheti says.
Democrats said they respect workers’ rights to strike in the event negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS fail.
The Teamsters union says UPS bowed to union pressure to resume talks. UPS says it is “pleased to be back” at the table.
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Union pilots at UPS are ready to show solidarity with Teamsters workers if there is a strike, which would ground UPS Airlines.
Single-sourcing of carriers doesn’t guarantee the best prices, experts say.
No new talks are scheduled after the Teamsters rejected a UPS proposal.
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The Teamsters union says it will not meet with UPS again unless the company provides a better proposal.
UPS and the Teamsters union have wrapped up noneconomic issues. The hard part, economic issues, lies ahead.
UPS has told the Teamsters union it will install air conditioning and air induction vents in its package cars, union tweets.
The Teamsters’ 340,000 rank-and-file ready a vote to determine if strike should be authorized.
A slow economy and better carrier sourcing technology put shippers in a good spot, according to Reveel Group’s Josh Dunham.
Only UPS and Teamster rivals benefit when the bargaining leaves the table and becomes a verbal war, Jindel says.
UPS is adjusting its air network to minimize wasteful flying while shipping volumes are weak.
Amazon also issues higher second-quarter guidance.
Gary Chicago airport is building a massive apron for freighter aircraft that UPS will only partially occupy. Build it and others will come is how officials think about it.
A weak U.S. consumer and a continued Asian downturn weigh on UPS. The macro environment is expected to remain challenged, CEO Carol Tomé says.
There is a lot more competition waiting to take a UPS parcel if workers go on strike, consultant Satish Jindel says.
As negotiations get underway between UPS and the Teamsters, here are key considerations for shippers navigating a period of uncertainty.
The Teamsters meet with UPS on Monday in Washington to discuss progress on supplemental agreements as main negotiations begin.
Carrier revenues hit an all-time high in 2022, according to an annual Pitney Bowes study.
Consumers are buying food instead of “stuff.”
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A new contract between UPS and the Teamsters will be agreed upon weeks before the current agreement’s expiration date, Satish Jindel tells FreightWaves.
Boeing has paused delivery of the 767 freighter until it corrects a fuel tank issue.
FedEx abandons its low-key communication style to get direct with UPS’ customers.
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The Chicago-based company has added its name to a growing list of parcel players.
La compañía dice que está “reasignando” conductores en respuesta a la desaceleración de la demanda
The UPS-Teamsters contract’s so-called 22.4 classification is unpopular with the union because it is seen as an unjustified second-class role for drivers.
Many players have entered the U.S. parcel-delivery market in the past five years. They all lack the scale to efficiently manage millions of diverted parcels should the Teamsters strike UPS, experts said.
UPS is replacing MD-11s with more fuel-efficient Boeing 767 freighters as reducing costs and carbon emissions become increasingly important.
UPS’ CFO warns of a “bumpy road” ahead, while its CEO extends an olive branch of sorts to the Teamsters ahead of contract talks.
Ameriflight, an air cargo contractor for big express companies, is considering a large purchase of uniquely designed, semi-autonomous freighters from Natilus.
About 15% of deliveries scheduled for Friday and Saturday will not make it by Christmas, ShipMatrix says.
Each carrier will come in below the other on certain services, but the net effect will be a wash, TransImpact says
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Since this isn’t 1997, UPS will stay open because it wants to keep business in a changed world for parcel delivery.
Amazon has shifted middle-mile parcel deliveries to UPS and last-mile deliveries to the U.S. Postal Service, Jindel says.
The on-time delivery rates for the November shopping holidays were better than in 2021, Ship Matrix said.
Drone delivery provider Matternet is ready for takeoff after receiving a milestone Production Certificate from the FAA this week.
UPS has raised rates on the last-mile delivery product it operates in concert with the U.S. Postal Service.
UPS announces that export and import fuel levies will rise by 150 basis points effective Dec. 5.
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FedEx and UPS don’t vary from the script as they match on base rates and surcharges.
UPS has settled noncompliance claims with the Environmental Protection Agency at facilities in 45 states and Puerto Rico.
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