Archive for February, 2008
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
A former United Parcel Service worker and a companion were arrested on suspicion of stealing parcels from numerous San Rafael homes while dressed as UPS couriers, police said.
"A witness said they thought it was suspicious that someone dressed as a UPS driver was walking away with a package," said San ...
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Friday, February 8th, 2008
Police have charged former United Parcel Service employee Brian Miller with stealing customer's packages and selling the contents online. He apparently admitted to switching the labels on the packages so they'd be delivered to him, including several big-screen TVs. Then he sold the stolen contents on Craigslist.
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
Latin American exporters of perishable products are feeling the squeeze as higher jet fuel costs drive up the price of the expedited service prized for their goods. So much so that exporters of fresh flowers, fish, fruits and vegetables could be priced out of the market for air cargo, airline ...
Posted in All Items, UPS Rates, Volume | 2 Comments »
Friday, February 1st, 2008
UPS's profits took a nose dive in the 4th quarter of 2007 - to the tune of $6.1 billion dollars - with the company blaming employee benefit package-related expenses and more competition from FedEx, DHL and the USPS.
Posted in ABX, All Items, Competitors, DHL, FedEx, Profits, USPS | 1 Comment »