International Profit Up 45%; Margin Expansion in all Segments

As previously announced, UPS (NYSE:UPS) posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.71 for the first quarter of 2010, a 37% gain over the adjusted $0.52 for the prior-year period. Revenue increased 7% to $11.7 billion. Growth in the international package and supply chain businesses, yield improvement and increased operating leverage resulted in margin expansion in all business segments.

UPS (NYSE:UPS) has activated two ultra-modern air hubs on opposite sides of the globe, expanding the infrastructure of the world’s most extensive air freight and package network.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today extended its commitment to social responsibility by releasing its 2009 Citizenship Report and unveiled the next evolution of FedEx sustainability"EarthSmart.
"EarthSmart is a natural progression of our long-term, strategic approach to sustainability," said Mitch Jackson, vice president, environmental affairs and sustainability, FedEx Corp. "FedEx has long …

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Honor Extended to Paul Warrington of California

UPS (NYSE:UPS) has awarded Paul Warrington of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the Jim Casey Community Service Award, the company’s top honor worldwide for community service. Warrington, an assistant chief pilot at the UPS Airlines, was recognized for his long-standing commitment to the impoverished and underserved people of Cambodia.

 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Apr. 20, 2010 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today extended its commitment to social responsibility by releasing its 2009 Citizenship Report and unveiled the next evolution of FedEx sustainability—EarthSmart.
"EarthSmart is a natural progression of our long-term, strategic approach to sustainability,” said Mitch Jackson, vice president, environmental affairs …

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UPS (NYSE:UPS) today became the first carrier to offer its customers an assessment of their shipment packaging based on environmental standards.

FedEx Ground, the small-package ground unit of FedEx Corp., has been awarded an Oregon Brownfield Award for the work done in transforming a former brownfield site in Troutdale, Ore. into a $129 million  …

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FedEx Corp. and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced today the six local projects selected to receive funding and FedEx team member volunteer support in 2010 through a unique collaboration to address the most pressing urban environmental challenges in major U.S. cities. Grants will be award to local nonprofits …

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International Revenue Stronger Than Expected; UPS Raising Guidance, Expects 2010 EPS To Climb 32-43%

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today pre-announced a 37% increase in adjusted diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2010. The results were powered by a significant acceleration in the international package and supply chain businesses and improved operating margins across all three segments.

FedEx Office, an operating company of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), has formed an alliance with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ) and HP (NYSE: HPQ) to create an unmatched network of  …

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