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United Parcel Service of America, Inc

Industry: Trucking

Fortune Rank: 43

For the nine months ended 30 September 2005, United Parcel Service's revenues increased 15% to $30.63B as compared to the prior year. Net income increased 14% to $2.82B. Revenues reflect higher worldwide package volume, average daily volume and international export volume. Net income was partially offset by an increase in operating expenses, interest expense and provision for income taxes.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) provides transportation services, primarily domestic and international letter and package delivery. Through its non-package subsidiaries, it is also a global provider of specialized transportation, logistics and financial services. UPS delivers packages each business day for 1.8 million shipping customers to 6.1 million consignees in over 200 countries and territories. During the year ended December 31, 2004, it delivered an average of more than 14.1 million pieces per day worldwide. Its supply chain solutions capabilities are available to clients in 175 countries. UPS operates a ground fleet of more than 88,000 vehicles, ranging from custom-built package cars to large tractors and trailers, and nearly 600 airplanes. In December 2004, the Company acquired CNF, Inc.'s Menlo Worldwide Forwarding.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc

United Parcel Service of America, Inc is a Fortune 500 company. In 2010 United Parcel Service of America, Inc was ranked number 43 on the Fortune 500 list, making it the 43rd largest company in the United States when judged by revenue.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc achieved revenue of $45,297.00 million in 2010 and earned a profit of $2,152.00 million.

United Parcel Service of America, Inc remains solid in 43

United Parcel Service of America, Inc is one of the minority of companies, who ranking on the Fortune 500 list remained stable in 2010, retaining 43rd position that is achieved in 2009. This identical ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $51,486 million (a change of -6 million compared to 2010) and profits of $3,003 million (a change of -1 million compared to 2009).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than the revenue a company earns. If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then United Parcel Service of America, Inc would be ranked 67th rather than 43rd due to its profits of $2,152 in 2010.

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• Address
  • United Parcel Service of America, Inc
    55 Glenlake Parkway NE
    Atlanta
    GA
    30328
• Contact Details
  • Phone: 404-828-6000
  • Fax: 404- 828-7666
  • Website: www.ups.com
  • Stock Symbol: UPS

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