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UPS will manage the majority of air cargo transportation for USPS. The contract between the two entities is set for a minimum of five and a half years.

UPS replaced FedEx as USPS's primary air cargo provider after FedEx terminated their 20-year partnership due to losing nearly $2 billion.

UPS is set to lay off 12,000 workers this year, attributing the decision to a notable slowdown in delivery volume.

To uphold its lifetime commitment of rendering quality delivery services to its clients, UPS buys Boeing 747-8 jumbo jets.

FedEx said in a statement that “a new entity competing” with the company will have to spend tens of billions of dollars to replicate its current extensive network. The statement, referring to Amazon’s new plan to get into the logistic business, also assured that FedEx’s relationship with Amazon remain strong.

Amazon has become inspired by Prime’s offers for free delivery within two days against online purchases for more than $100. Instead of spending more for shipping, Amazon is slowly approaching towards own delivery system through purchasing trucks and building own warehouses. These efforts have engaged current assets and narrow down fourth quarter profit. But 26% rise in yearly sales indicates a very different outlook.

Amazon.com expand its business to delivery service. The company will fully acquire French delivery company, Colis Privé. This acquisition will put Amazon head-to-head with FedEx, DHL and UPS.

FedEx (FDX.N) has asked the European Union's competition regulator to approve its 4.4-billion-euro ($4.9 billion) bid for Dutch rival TNT Express (TNTE.AS), the U.S. package delivery service company.

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS.N) plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion) in Europe to expand its package delivery network, German magazine Wirtschaftswoche reported on Sunday, without citing its sources.

FedEx Corp (FDX.N) is seeking to buy Dutch package delivery firm TNT Express for an agreed 4.4 billion euros ($4.8 billion), aiming to succeed where United Parcel Service (UPS.N) failed two years ago when its bid was blocked by competition regulators.

U.S. stocks fell modestly on Friday, pressured by underwhelming corporate news including guidance from economic activity bellwether UPS and as materials stocks fell after bearish notes.

United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) and FedEx Corp (FDX.N) are rolling out new pricing systems to curb online retailers' large package sizes, but industry experts warn many small firms are unprepared and could pay up to 50 percent more for shipping.

Determined not to repeat a holiday season that left millions of packages delivered too late and customers seething, United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) and FedEx Corp (FDX.N) are investing heavily in new infrastructure - but the continued dynamic growth of e-commerce will test those efforts.

Sarasota, Florida-based investment group Pebble Aviation LLC acquired Burbank, California-based air charter and cargo services provider Ameriflight LLC for an undisclosed sum, as announced by both companies on Thursday.

Gift cards and shipping refunds were offered by Amazon.com Inc to appease its customers after UPS said it would not be able to deliver some packages by Christmas, Bloomberg reported.