- UPS not increasing their online and The UPS Store shipping
rates in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 17, 2019 /CNW/ - For the second year in a
row, UPS (NYSE: UPS) Canada has
frozen online rates* for customers and consumers, when a shipment
is processed on ups.com or at an individually owned and operated
participating The UPS Store® location. In the new
year, shippers not on an existing UPS rate agreement, will enjoy
the same low rates from 2018, with lowered rates when shipping to a
residential address. For businesses with more complex needs, a
suite of solutions available to SMBs, including fulfillment
programs, visibility tools, and cross-border logistics support, are
designed to keep them focused on growing their business.
Working with organizations like Startup Canada and
Mompreneurs®, UPS collaborates with entrepreneurs to
understand their needs, whether they are just starting or in a
growth phase. A team of UPS Ambassadors are available to help new
businesses get started with UPS and offer support, as their
business grows.
"We understand that helping entrepreneurs get started and most
importantly grow, is good for everyone. It creates jobs, drives the
economy and their success is directly tied to ours," says
Paul Gaspar, director of small
business, UPS Canada. "Whether online or at The UPS Store, we're
providing simplified processing at a competitive rate, for
customers with basic shipping needs with support available as their
supply chain becomes more complex."
Since 2014, UPS has worked with Startup Canada to help support,
promote and connect with the Canadian entrepreneur community and
provide them with the advice and resources required to scale.
"The entrepreneurial spirit in Canada is strong," adds Gaspar. "They are a
community that learns from each other and works through challenges
together. They have become a powerful collective to change how
business is conducted and we continue to learn from
them."
Programs like the Canadian Export Challenge, first launched in
2018 by Startup Canada, UPS Canada, and other partners, create a
cohort of startups and industry partners to support the global
ambitions of Canadian businesses.
This year, the Canadian Export Challenge visited seven cities
across Canada, including
Winnipeg, Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, Mississauga, Fredericton and Montreal. The final pitch event was held in
Toronto, where each city finalist
pitched for a grand prize of $25,000
in cash and $100,000 in in-kind
support. To find out how the event unfolded, watch
here.
*UPS online rates are established at time of shipping on ups.com
and are not reflective of UPS Posted Daily Rates available at
ups.com/rates/ca.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS
serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. UPS was
awarded America's Best Customer Service company for Shipping and
Delivery services by Newsweek magazine; Forbes Most Valuable Brand
in Transportation; and top rankings on the JUST 100 list for social
responsibility, the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, and the
Harris Poll Reputation Quotient, among other prestigious rankings
and awards. The company can be found on the web at ups.com or
pressroom.ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at
ups.com/longitudes The company's sustainability
eNewsletter, UPS Horizons, can be found at
ups.com/sustainabilitynewsletter. To get UPS news direct,
follow @UPS_News on Twitter. To ship with UPS, visit
ups.com/ship.
SOURCE UPS Canada Ltd.