The UPS Store Celebrates Literacy Program’s 2nd Anniversary, Raises More than $1 Million

Today, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and The UPS Store® announced they are seeking nominations for the Alferd Williams Literacy Award to commemorate the second anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program. The award honors an individual who has raised awareness of the issue of childhood illiteracy and taken action to address it. Nominations are open April 1 through May 31.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, continues to expand its FedEx International Economy Freight (IEF) and FedEx International Economy …

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FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the first all-electric FedEx parcel delivery trucks in the United States. Four purpose-built electric trucks”optimized …

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Successful Negotiations Produce Night Flight Protections

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today congratulated the governments of the United States and the European Union (EU) for reaching a tentative agreement that provides express carriers greater protection from night flight restrictions at European airports.

March 25, 2010 – Today Conservation International (CI) announced a major investment by FedEx Corp. to support environmental projects in China. FedEx will donate US$600,000 to CI to run ten community conservation projects in China’s Sichuan Province that will assist in the survival of one of the region’s most well-known …

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The Senate’s passage of legislation that funds critical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs is a major step toward bringing the U.S. air traffic control system into the 21st century, the chairman and CEO of UPS said today.

Industry-First Application Offers Convenient Flexibility While Slashing UPS Vehicle Emissions

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a new cost-effective and convenient “green” pickup option for small- to medium-sized businesses, becoming the first in its industry to automate the process of having drivers stop at customer locations to pick up packages.

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has reached a deal with golf champion Jeev Milkha Singh of India to represent the company in conjunction with its sponsorship of the European Tour, one of the world’s most prestigious professional golf tours.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today reported earnings of $0.76 per diluted share for the third quarter ended February 28, compared to $0.31 per diluted share a year ago.  …

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UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it will expand its long-standing advertising relationship with CBS Sports to become an Official NCAA Corporate Partner. The four-year agreement commences with the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.