Archive for February, 2010

Is Your Hometown Prepared for a Disaster?

February 25 2010 No Commented

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), an active participant in disaster relief, recovery and preparedness initiatives, is engaging FedEx team members in major cities throughout the country in disaster preparedness planning through the American Red Cross’ corporate volunteer involvement program Ready When the Time Comes.

Memphis, home of the company’s worldwide headquarters, will …

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Is Your Hometown Prepared for a Disaster? FedEx Corp. Helps Red Cross Ensure Hometown Is Ready When the Time Comes

February 25 2010 No Commented

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), an active participant in disaster relief, recovery and preparedness initiatives, is engaging FedEx team members in major cities throughout the country in disaster preparedness planning …

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UPS Tracking Technology Used to Streamline Supply Distribution in Haiti

February 23 2010 No Commented

Salvation Army Uses UPS-Donated Barcode Scanning To Ensure Families Receive Critical Food And Supplies

The Salvation Army is replacing handwritten paper index cards with high-tech barcode technology to ensure that more than 4,000 families here efficiently receive food, shelter and medical supplies. UPS has donated the technology and adapted it for disaster relief supply distribution.

New UPS Hub to Connect Calgary to the World

February 22 2010 No Commented

$30 Million Airport Facility to Expedite International Shipments

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the official opening of its new distribution center at the Calgary International Airport (YYC), a state-of-the-art hub to provide businesses with direct access to the U.S. and international markets.

UPS Freight Improving Transit Times to U.S. from Montreal, Toronto

February 16 2010 No Commented

New, Expanded Two-Day Guaranteed Service Zone Will Cover Cities As Far As Atlanta and St. Louis

UPS Freight (NYSE:UPS), in another major enhancement for its Canadian customers, today announced it has stretched its two-day delivery network from Montreal and Toronto as far south as Atlanta and St. Louis.

FedEx Corp. Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

February 15 2010 No Commented

The Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share on FedEx Corporation common stock. The dividend is payable April 1, 2010 to stockholders of record  …

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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Announces New List of 21 America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises

February 11 2010 No Commented

A Record Number of World Class Programs Honored

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) today announced its annual listing of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises, the only national award honoring corporations for world-class programs that create level playing fields for women’s business enterprises (WBEs) to compete for corporate contracts.

UPS Racing Unveils Commercials and Online Sweepstakes to Launch 2010 NASCAR Season

February 11 2010 No Commented

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it will introduce three new television commercials in 2010 to promote its NASCAR sponsorship along with an exciting online game that will include a $100,000 cash prize and a VIP experience at Richmond International Raceway.

FedEx Couriers Play Cupid This Valentine’s Day

February 11 2010 No Commented

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, FedEx Express announces a unique arrangement with ProFlowers to provide overnight delivery on Sunday, February 14. As part of an ongoing commitment to …

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FedEx Trade Networks Continues Global Expansion by Opening Six New Offices

February 11 2010 No Commented

FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary ofFedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and growing international ocean and air freight forwarder, today announced it has opened six new freight forwarding  …

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