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These fifteen new trucks illustrate UPS's commitment to developing alternative traffic solutions, linking reliability, safety and respect for the environment. "We are delighted to add these fifteen green vehicles to our fleet. We have selected them for their remarkable environmental performance, along with proven operational effectiveness," declared Jean-François Condamine, Country manager of UPS France. "This is an excellent way for UPS to meet customer expectations for reliable and environmentally-friendly city centre deliveries," he added.

IVECO, the European leader in green gas-powered vehicles, built the vehicle based on UPS specifications. This 3.5 tonne-capacity truck represents an ideal solution to new city-centre delivery needs. Natural gas is a "clean" gas: it emits almost no dust, soot or smoke, and its combustion produces little more than water and carbonic gas vapour.

These CNG vehicles join UPS's alternative fuel fleet, which has driven over 100 million miles making deliveries to homes and businesses just since 2000. UPS has been a leader in developing and deploying alternative fuel vehicles since it launched its first such vehicle in the 1930's.

Today, UPS operates the industry's largest alternative-energy fleet, with over 1,500 trucks powered by compressed or liquefied natural gas, propane, electricity or hydrogen fuel cells. The company has invested more than $15 million in its green fleet to date. "Deploying alternative fuel trucks has allowed UPS to better manage and conserve fuel, as well as reduce emissions and its impact on the environment and operate in a more sustainable manner," said Jean-François Condamine.

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronising the movement of goods, information, and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at www.ups.com.

UPS was the first company in its industry to publish a Corporate Sustainability Report, which is available online at www.sustainability.ups.com.

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Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the US Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of UPS and its management regarding the company's strategic directions, prospects and future results, involve certain risks and uncertainties. Certain factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, governmental regulations, our competitive environment, strikes, work stoppages and slowdowns, increases in aviation and motor fuel prices, cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating results, and other risks discussed in the company's Form 10-K and other filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated herein by reference.

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