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United Parcel Service's Competitors, Revenue, Number of Employees, Funding and Acquisitions

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Based on data from United Parcel Service's latest SEC filings

Annual Revenue

Based on data from United Parcel Service's latest SEC filings

Employees

David Abney's photo - Chairman & CEO of United Parcel Service

Chairman & CEO

David Abney

CEO Approval Rating

68/100

OVERVIEW

Founded:

1907

Headquarters:

AtlantaGeorgia

Status:

PublicIndependent Company of NYSEUPS

Industry Sector:

Courier and Logistics Services

SIC Code:

4210NAICS listing »

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Competitive Analysis

TOP COMPETITORS OR ALTERNATIVES

FedEx is seen as one of United Parcel Service's biggest rivals. FedEx was founded in 1973 in Memphis, Tennessee. Like United Parcel Service, FedEx also operates in the Courier and Logistics Services sector. FedEx generates $18.1B less revenue than United Parcel Service.

DHL is one of United Parcel Service's top competitors. DHL was founded in 1969, and its headquarters is in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia. Like United Parcel Service, DHL also operates in the Courier and Logistics Services space. DHL has 39,000 more employees than United Parcel Service.

Purolator is one of United Parcel Service's top rivals. Purolator was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Jericho, New York. Like United Parcel Service, Purolator also works within the Courier and Logistics Services sector. Purolator generates $85.2B less revenue vs. United Parcel Service.

RANK

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

CEO SCORE

EMPLOYEES

TOTAL FUNDING

REVENUE

David Abney

Chairman & CEO

- -
481,000
$547M
$86.8B
1

Frederick W Smith

Chairman & CEO

74/100
166,000
$95M
$69.7B
2

John Pearson

CEO

73/100
520,000
- -
$18.5B
3

John T. Costanzo

President

71/100
12,000
- -
$1.6B
4

Jochen Thewes

Chairman & CEO

75/100
77,000
- -
$19.5B
5

David Binks

CEO

77/100
56,199
- -
$9.3B
6

Darren D. Hawkins

President

68/100
19,000
- -
$3.2B
7

Nicolas Sartini

CEO

70/100
278
- -
$195.5M
8

Megan Brennan

CEO

74/100
670,000
- -
$69.6B
9

Robert Biesterfeld

President & CEO

73/100
15,262
$253.9M
$15.7B
10

Eric Dietz

CEO

74/100
2,000
- -
$8.9B
The top 10 competitors in United Parcel Service's competitive set are FedEx, DHL, Purolator, DB Schenker, TNT, YRC Freight, CEVA, USPS, C.H. Robinson and DPDgroup. Together they have raised over 348.9M between their estimated 1.6M employees. United Parcel Service has 481,000 employees and is ranked 3rd among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 183,521.

Quarterly and Annual Revenue

Trailing 12-Months Trend (TTM)

Annual Revenue

$86.8B

United Parcel Service's revenue is the ranked 1st among it's top 10 competitors. The top 10 competitors average 27.5B. Over the last four quarters, United Parcel Service's revenue has decreased by 6.9%. Specifically, in Q3 2019's revenue was $21.7B; in Q2 2019, it was $21.4B; in Q1 2019, it was $20.4B; in Q4 2018, United Parcel Service's revenue was $23.3B.

Acquisitions

COMPANY ACQUIRED
ACQUISITION DATE
AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc

Nov 2017

Source »
undisclosed
STTAS is a trade compliance management firm that offers import, export and business support services to corporations.
Nightline Logistics Group

May 2017

Source »
undisclosed
Nightline Logistics provides parcel delivery, shipping, freight and courier services in Ireland.
Freightex Limited

Jan 2017

Source »
undisclosed
Freightex is engaged in providing online road freight quotes, supply chain management, logistics and haulage rates.
Marken Limited

Nov 2016

Source »
undisclosed
Marken is a supply chain logistics company that provides patient-centric supply chain services to the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Coyote Logistics, LLC

Jul 2015

Source »
$1.8B
Coyote is a third-party logistics firm that provides freight transportation and intermodal brokerage services.

These are all the companies that United Parcel Service has acquired. United Parcel Service has acquired 8 companies and its latest acquisition was Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc in Nov 2017. STTAS is a trade compliance management firm that offers import, export and business support services to corporations.

United Parcel Service Funding History

Since United Parcel Service was founded in 1907, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total United Parcel Service has raised $547.0M. United Parcel Service's funding round was on Nov 1999 for a total of $547.0M

ROUND

FUNDING DATE

AMOUNT

INVESTORS

IPO
Nov 1999
$547M
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Total Funding: $547M

Since United Parcel Service was founded in 1907, it has participated in 1 round of funding. In total United Parcel Service has raised $547.0M. United Parcel Service's funding round was on Nov 1999 for a total of $547.0M

Investments

COMPANY

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

INVESTMENT DATE

ROUND

EXIT DATE

TuSimple design and develops AI based self-driving truck for freight solutions.
$120M
Aug 14, 2019
Series D
-
Fast Radius develops injection molded and 3D printed components for aviation, medical and automotive sectors.
$48M
Apr 01, 2019
Series B
-
ShopRunner operates as an online fashion retailer that sells clothing, shoes, bags and jewelry.
-
Jan 21, 2019
Equity
-
Deliv provides same-day delivery and returns services for omnichannel retailers, local merchants, e-commerce companies and parcel carriers.
$40M
Oct 29, 2018
Series C
-
Fleet is an online logistics marketplace that connects shippers with freight forwarding companies.
$10M
Jan 23, 2018
Series A
-

These are all the companies that United Parcel Service has invested in. United Parcel Service has invested 8 companies and its latest investment was Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc in Nov 2017. STTAS is a trade compliance management firm that offers import, export and business support services to corporations.

United Parcel Service News

November 13, 2019Refrigerated and Frozen Foods

HerdX, UPS announce global logistics partnership

HerdX, Boerne, Texas, partnered with the United Parcel Service (UPS), Atlanta, to introduce a groundb... See more »
November 13, 2019The Loadstar

UPS launch of flat-rate parcel service puts the squeeze on FedEx

UPS has intensified its play for intra-US parcel traffic with a new offering that offers shippers a f... See more »
November 12, 2019Global Trade Magazine

UPS Launches Access Point Rewards Program for Increased Holiday Support

UPS customers gearing up for the upcoming holiday season are being encouraged to keep things simple i... See more »
November 11, 2019Post & Parcel

UPS provides quality assurance for beef being shipped internationally

UPS has partnered with HerdX, Inc., a leading U.S.-based agri-tech solutions provider, to deliver blo... See more »
November 9, 2019Providence Journal

CVS teams up with UPS to deliver prescriptions by drone

UPS says it's first in the nation to make a commercial delivery of a medical prescription by drone.... See more »
November 8, 2019Benzinga

UPS, In Latest Density Push, Pays Customers To Pick Up At Alternate Locations

The push to build density in business-to-consumer (B2C) last-mile delivery has become so intense that... See more »
November 8, 2019TechNewsWorld

UPS Chalks Up Another Drone Delivery First

UPS has announced the first two revenue-generating residential deliveries of prescribed medicines to ... See more »

United Parcel Service Blogs

August 27, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE BLOG

Targeting Online Replacement and Upgrade Auto Parts Shoppers

For many shoppers, buying auto parts bears little resemblance to their father's trip to the local sto... See more »
August 19, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE BLOG

DIY Versus DIFM Auto Parts Sales - How Do You Steer Online Growth?

By now you know the stats. The average age of automobiles will climb beyond its current record of 11.... See more »
July 27, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA BLOG

Why Logistics Will Be The Key To Solving Hunger

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April 24, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA BLOG

Arbor Day Foundation: Planting Trees and Inspiration

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April 23, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA BLOG

WWF on Locally-Led Reforestation Projects

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April 22, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA BLOG

Earth Day Network on Advocating for the Environment

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April 21, 2015UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA BLOG

A UPS Volunteer Shares His Tree-planting Story

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United Parcel Service Press Releases

October 15, 2019WebWire

The UPS Foundation Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month, Continues Long-Standing Partnerships To Empower The Hispanic Community

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced ... See more »
September 26, 2019GlobalNewswire

UPS Turns Up The Volume In Nashville With Expanded High-Speed Hub

Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced completion of the ... See more »
September 19, 2019WebWire

UPS Recognized On Dow Jones Sustainability World Index For Seventh Consecutive Year

UPS (NYSE: UPS) made the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the seventh consecutiv... See more »
September 4, 2019WebWire

UPS Webinar Explores How To Attract Today's Online Shopper

Join UPS experts on Sept. 12 for a discussion on enhancing the e-commerce experience for today's empo... See more »
August 5, 2019GlobalNewswire

UPS® Healthcare Webinar Explores Innovations Impacting Hospital And Lab Logistics

As the medical industry faces significant disruptions, experts on Sept. 18 will discuss drones and ot... See more »
May 16, 2019GlobeNewswire

UPS Named A "Best Corporate Citizen" Again - Marks Decade Being Honored On Annual List

Logistics Company Recognized as a Global Corporate and Social Responsibility Leader by CR MagazineLog... See more »
May 8, 2019GlobalNewswire

ITC And UPS Invite Women Entrepreneurs To Participate In Export Trainings In Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam And The United Arab Emirates

ITC and UPS aim to connect 3 million women to the global marketplace by 2021ITC and UPS aim to connec... See more »

United Parcel Service Videos

November 12, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"Put your mind at ease this holiday" on YOUTUBE

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November 5, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"UPS Celebrates Women-Owned Businesses- EnrichHER" on YOUTUBE

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October 31, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"No master carton in your Worldwide Economy shipment? No problem." on YOUTUBE

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October 30, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"Quantum View Manage 使用步驟" on YOUTUBE

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October 30, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"Hướng dẫn sử dụng" on YOUTUBE

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October 29, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"Hard Brexit: Importing To & Exporting From The UK" on YOUTUBE

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October 22, 2019United Parcel Service Youtube Channel

"Vorbereitung zur PEAK bei UPS" on YOUTUBE

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Social Statistics

Headquarters

55 Glenlake Parkway NE

Atlanta, Georgia30328

800-742-5877

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Summary

ABOUT

Overview

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS) provides shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics. It is one of the world's largest package delivery companies and a provider of supply chain management solutions. The global logistics company is headquartere...

CEO

United Parcel Service's Chairman & CEO, David Abney, currently has an approval rating of 68%. United Parcel Service's primary competitors are FedEx, DHL & Purolator.

Website

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Frequently Asked Questions about United Parcel Service

  1. When was United Parcel Service founded?

    United Parcel Service was founded in 1907

  2. Who is United Parcel Service's CEO?

    United Parcel Service's CEO is David Abney

  3. How much revenue does United Parcel Service generate?

    United Parcel Service generates $86.8B in revenue

  4. How much funding does United Parcel Service have?

    United Parcel Service has historically raised $547M in funding

  5. Where is United Parcel Service's headquarters?

    United Parcel Service's headquarters is in Atlanta Georgia, USA

  1. How many employees does United Parcel Service have?

    United Parcel Service has 481,000 employees

  2. What sector does United Parcel Service operate in?

    United Parcel Service is in Courier and Logistics Services

  3. Who are United Parcel Service's competitors?

    United Parcel Service's top competitors are FedEx, DHL, Purolator

  4. Who has United Parcel Service invested in?

    United Parcel Service's has invested in companies such as TuSimple, Fast Radius, ShopRunner
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