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UPS
When it comes to public transportation, that last mile to get home can be an issue
by
Amy Kiley
Jan 30, 2018
Getting people to their front door can sometimes make for a tricky problem for public transit. It turns out that’s a big challenge for package delivery too.
Amazon encroaches on UPS and Fedex territory with deliveries for third party sellers
Oct 6, 2017
Amazon announced this week a new service on the West Coast which could encroach on territory currently held by the likes of UPS and Fedex. The online retail giant said it’s going to be overseeing deliveries for third party sellers. It will still use UPS and Fedex, but it might also choose to use its […]
UPS ups its game with Saturday deliveries
Apr 7, 2017
UPS is upping its game. The parcel carrier this week announced it’s going to extend service out to Saturday, competing with the likes of FedEx and the U.S.Postal Service. The move comes as e-commerce continues to expand, with customers demanding faster delivery times. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Amazon takes to the skies
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 2, 2017
Amazon plans to build an air cargo hub for its delivery planes. The company will only deliver its own mail for now. But there’s a chance it could be competition for the big mail carriers like UPS and FedEx. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
The nation’s delivery fleet had challenging holiday
Jan 2, 2017
More online sales means more shipping.
UPS is betting big on software this holiday season
Dec 8, 2016
The company says technology will help it deliver 700 million packages
A taste of hipster chocolate
Dec 23, 2015
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Wednesday.
For public good, not for profit.
'Tis the season for shipping delays
Dec 11, 2015
With more shopping shifting online, UPS is struggling to keep up
The data-driven workplace of the future
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 3, 2015
Your boss might be monitoring every keystroke you make.
UPS and FedEx increase fuel surcharge – because they can
Feb 3, 2015
Opposite of a price war: Despite cheaper fuel costs, shipping companies charge more.