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Statement on Aircraft Incident

September 3, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off A UPS cargo plane has been involved in an accident in Dubai.

UPS and Electric Vehicles International Begin Demonstration of Fully Electric Walk-In Van

September 2, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Today, Electric Vehicles International (EVI) announced that UPS has begun a 90-day demonstration trial of their walk-in van (EVI-WI). Over the past year, EVI and UPS have worked together to develop a vehicle to meet the needs of the parcel delivery service industry.

Oberlin Resident Wins UPS Racing Experience

September 2, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Margaret Pfenninger of Oberlin, Ohio, is the winner of a trip for two to the Sept. 11 NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway, courtesy of UPS Racing. A self-described life-long fan of NASCAR, Pfenninger won the VIP trip by participating in the UPS $100,000 Trackside Challenge Instant Win Game and Sweepstakes on UPS.com/racing.

FedEx and NFWF Target Urban Restoration

September 1, 2010 on 2:42 pm | In Fedex | Comments Off September 2, 2010 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and FedEx have announced nine grant awards that will enable urban residents across the country to take action on local environmental challenges. The Five Star Restoration Program grants will fund a range of projects, from restoring ocean-side bluffs in Golden Gate National ...

The UPS Store Selects Five Finalists for Children’s Literacy Award

September 1, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Toys for Tots Literacy Program Celebrates Leaders in Children's Literacy - Public to Vote on Winner through Sept. 30

The UPS Store® and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation today announced the five finalists for the second-annual Alferd Williams Literacy Award, which honors an individual who has raised awareness and taken action on the issue of childhood illiteracy.

UPS Now a Corporate Sponsor of Southeastern Conference

August 30, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has become the official package delivery and logistics sponsor of the Southeastern Conference and all SEC Championship events.

The UPS Foundation Recognized for Contribution to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program

August 23, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Assistance Critical to Enabling Red Cross to Respond to Disasters

The American Red Cross today recognized The UPS Foundation for its support of Red Cross disaster response work through the Annual Disaster Giving Program.

FedEx Corp. Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

August 23, 2010 on 5:00 am | In Fedex | Comments Off The Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on FedEx Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2010 to stockholders of record ...

UPS Names Greg Carstens Managing Director of UPS Singapore

August 18, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Greg Carstens, a senior operations manager with more than 25 years of experience throughout Asia, has been named the managing director of UPS's operations in Singapore.

Rosemary Turner, President of the Chesapeake District for UPS, Elected Board Chair of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

August 17, 2010 on 5:00 am | In UPS | Comments Off Rosemary Turner has been named incoming Chair of the Board of Directors for United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. In this capacity, Ms. Turner will lead United Way's 60-member Board for a two year term.