The China Post
Date: July 22, 2016
By: The China Post news staff
TAIPEI, Taiwan — UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced the expansion of its UPS Worldwide Express
UPS staff work on packages in this undated file photo. The company has announced the expansion of its services to Taiwan, which is expected to aid companies in the country. Companies in the retail, high-tech, manufacturing and health care industries, as well as consumers, frequently make use of the service. (Courtesy of UPS)
package service to reach 117 countries and territories, including Taiwan, providing an earlier delivery option to more locations. UPS delivers more packages internationally than any other carrier in the world, according to a press release from the company.
The UPS Worldwide Express service offers guaranteed delivery on the next business day by 10:30 a.m., noon or 2 p.m. depending on the destination. In 2016, UPS introduced the service to 52 additional countries and territories, the company added.
“The expansion of UPS services into emerging markets such as Cambodia and Myanmar paves the way for UPS to serve the increasing needs of customers trading to and from these new manufacturing markets. Over the last 18 months, UPS has expanded our service coverage and portfolio in 35 markets across five countries and territories in the region, to reliably connect Asian businesses of all sizes to the world,” said Ross McCullough, president of UPS Asia-Pacific Region.
Companies in the retail, high-tech, industrial manufacturing and health care industries, along with consumers, use the service for urgent global shipments. Businesses with products that have a short shelf life and companies producing goods for special events requiring last-minute order changes find the speed and reliability of the service especially useful, the company stated. [FULL STORY]
