War in Iran: Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS add temporary fuel surcharges to offset extra costs

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Rising fuel costs amid the war in Iran mean that delivering packages will cost you more. Starting April 17, Amazon will implement new additional fees for its sellers. UPS, FedEx and USPS have also added fuel surcharges to combat higher fuel costs. High fuel prices mean a big shock for many … Read more

Fleet of UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

The fleet of aircraft grounded by UPS after a fatal accident is not expected to return to service during the peak holiday season due to inspections and potential repairs, the company said Wednesday in an internal memo. The airline expects it will be several months before its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet returns to service as … Read more

UPS plane crash: Officials scour charred site of Kentucky crash for victims and answers

Louisville, Kentucky– The grim task of finding victims of the firestorm that followed the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, entered its third day Thursday as investigators gathered information to determine why the plane caught fire and lost its engine on takeoff. The fire consumed the massive plane and spread to nearby … Read more

UPS plane crash and explosion leaves 9 dead and others missing in Kentucky

First responders were searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least nine people and injuring 11 others, authorities said. The plane crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. Tuesday while departing for Honolulu from the UPS Worldport … Read more

At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday as it took off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others, authorities said. The plane crashed around 5:15 p.m. while departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville … Read more