UPS

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.”

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.

Explained: New 2023 UPS and FedEx Fees and Service Changes

The Chicago-based company has added its name to a growing list of parcel players.