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.”
Barber parece la opción más probable, pero aún no ha ocurrido nada
C.H. Robinson is not rushing to select Jim Barber as CEO, leading some to wonder if he is the perfect fit for the demanding job.
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.
