UPS Global Air Freight Services
UPS Global Air Freight
Fast Facts:
- Manages over 1 billion kilos of air freight annually
- World’s ninth largest airline and among the top five international air freight forwarders
- Global reach with over 1,000 facilities in over 120 countries
- Dedicated North American and European networks
- Automated online scheduling of day-specific air freight deliveries
- Online tracking of freight movements in real time
- One of the world's largest customs brokers, with offices in over 60 countries
- Time critical and chartered services also available
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Overview:
UPS provides one of the most extensive portfolios of air shipping choices in both domestic and international markets, whether a customer needs to send a package or heavy freight. By combining the capabilities of the world’s ninth largest airline with UPS’s position as a global freight forwarder within a single portfolio, UPS can accommodate an unmatched range of transit time and budget needs. With more than 1,000 facilities worldwide, and operating as an IATA (International Air Transport Association) cargo agent, UPS can serve the freight needs of any customer to any airport in the world.
UPS Global Air Freight Capabilities:
UPS offers a comprehensive portfolio of time-definite, guaranteed and cost-saving options for shipping air freight. Our simplified global portfolio includes a recently expanded express freight option with guaranteed door-to-door service. Key offerings include:
International services:
UPS is in a unique position as the only carrier rooted in both integrator and freight-forwarding business models. Air freight shipment may move either on UPS Airlines or a third party carrier depending on lane and transit time and budget requirements.
- UPS ExpressSM Freight includes guaranteed time-definite, overnight-to-three day door-to-door delivery with routine customs clearance to major global metropolitan areas.
- UPS Air Freight DirectSM is a one-to-three day airport-to-airport service available worldwide. UPS also offers pickup, delivery and customs clearance as optional features.
- UPS Air Freight ConsolidatedSM is a three-to-five day airport-to-airport service. Like UPS Air Freight Direct, this service also offers pickup, delivery and customs clearance.
North American services:
- UPS Next Day Air® Freight ensures next business day delivery by 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon, or end of day, depending on destination. This service is ideal for shipments that must arrive earlier in the business day. A non guaranteed alternative is also available.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® Freight guarantees second-day delivery by the end of the second business day. This service is ideal for shipments
that do not require overnight service. A non guaranteed alternative is also available.
- UPS 3 Day FreightSM is a guaranteed service providing three-to-four-day delivery to the 48 contiguous states and Canada. A non guaranteed alternative is also available.
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