NATURE OF BUSINESS
Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a $51.5 billion corporation by focusing on enabling commerce around the world. In addition to its small package services, UPS offers a wide portfolio of shipping solutions including freight and supply chain management. Today UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world, and has become the world's largest package delivery company.
Every day, UPS manages the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS is better positioned than anyone to meet our customers’ every need, from basic shipping services to managing the most complex global supply chains. Our unmatched global transportation network, supported by the most advanced technology in the industry, as well as our widest portfolio of services gives our customers competitive strength.
COMPANY STATISTICS / DEMOGRAPHICS / HISTORY
Founded: August 28, 1907, in Seattle, USA
Employees: Worldwide : 415,000 (345,000 in the U.S.; 70,000 internationally including 40,000 in the Europe region)
Branches:
I. Package Operations
- Operating facilities: 1,800
- Delivery fleet : 100,000 package cars, vans, tractors, motorcycles, including 1,800 alternative-fuel vehicles
- Air hubs – United States: Louisville (main Global Air Hub); Philadelphia; Dallas; Ontario; Rockford; Columbia; Hartford. Europe: Cologne/Bonn, Germany. Asia / Pacific: Shanghai, China; Taipei, Taiwan; Pampanga, Philippines; Hong Kong; Singapore. Latin America and Caribbean: Miami, FL, USA. Canada: Hamilton, Ontario
II. UPS Supply Chain and Freight
- UPS Supply Chain Facilities: 933 facilities in more than 120 countries; 3.25 million m2 warehousing space
- UPS Freight Delivery fleet: 6,317 tractors; 21,246 trailers
- UPS Freight Facilities: 215+ service centres