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UPS to Build New Atlanta Hub, Creating 1,250 Jobs by End of 2018

UPS Inc. announced plans on Nov. 10 to spend more than $400 million to build a 1.2-million-square-foot regional package sorting hub in Atlanta that also will create 1,250 new jobs.

November 10, 2016
Business

UPS Buys Marken to Boost Health Care Services

UPS Inc. reached an agreement to purchase Marken, a supply chain logistics provider to the health care and biosciences industries, the company announced on Nov. 7.

November 7, 2016
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N.Y. Authorities Seek $872 Million Fine Against UPS for Cigarette Shipments

New York city and state authorities urged a federal judge on Nov. 2 to impose a fine of $872 million against UPS Inc. for allegedly delivering untaxed cigarettes from smoke shops on Indian reservations.

November 2, 2016
Business

UPS Expects 14% Rise in Holiday Shipments

UPS Inc. announced that it is preparing to deliver a record 700 million packages over the holidays, up 14% from last year as consumers continue to shift toward online shopping.

October 31, 2016
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UPS Profits Edge Up in Third Quarter, Aided by International Results

UPS Inc. said stronger international business helped boost third-quarter net income by 1% to $1.27 billion, or $1.44 per share.

October 31, 2016
Business

UPS Profits Rise 1% to $1.27 Billion in Third Quarter

UPS Inc. boosted third-quarter net income by 1% to $1.27 billion, or $1.44 per share, helped by stronger profits in international business.

October 27, 2016
Business

UPS CEO Sees Greater Commitment From Obama Administration on TPP Deal

The top executive at UPS Inc. said Oct. 27 he is seeing a greater commitment from the Obama administration on completing the Trans Pacific Partnership deal despite negative election campaign rhetoric about free trade agreements.

October 27, 2016
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UPS Ordering 14 Boeing 747-8 Airplanes in $5.3 Billion Deal

UPS Inc. is ordering 14 Boeing Co. 747-8 airplanes and holds options for another 14 of the air freighters, tossing a lifeline to the venerable jumbo jet.

October 27, 2016
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UPS Aircraft Mechanics Taking Vote for Strike Authorization Over Health Benefit Impasse

The UPS mechanics who service the planes that ship packages around the world began voting on Oct. 21 to authorize a strike after an impasse in negotiations over reductions in health benefits.

October 24, 2016
Business

UPS Adds Hydraulic Hybrids to Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Fleet

UPS Inc. has assigned 50 hydraulic hybrid trucks to delivery routes in the Chicago area as the largest package delivery company continues to deploy alternative-fuel vehicles.

October 4, 2016