UPS expands ground portfolio

UPS (UPS) expanded its end-to-end portfolio with two ground shipping options for residential and commercial shippers: UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing. The company said, ‘UPS Ground Saver is a reliable, economical shipping solution for less urgent packages, leveraging the UPS Smart Logistics Network. Customers who choose UPS Ground Saver will take advantage of: Reliability and speed with delivery time comparable to UPS Ground plus 1 – 2 days. Superior recipient experience and control, giving consumers a unique ability to upgrade to faster UPS Ground via UPS My Choice. Outstanding economy product visibility including Delivery Photo. For Direct-to-Consumer customers looking to reduce costs while maintaining a high level of service or for those shipping lower value merchandise, UPS Ground Saver provides the efficiency and reliability of the UPS Ground network. UPS Ground with Freight Pricing provides exceptional value for less-than-pallet load shipments that weigh more than 150 lbs. and is ideal for commercial shippers looking for small package reliability. Advantages include: Predictable cost savings versus LTL carriers. No additional costs for lift-gate, inside delivery or pallet weight. Nationwide coverage with the reliability of the UPS network. IBIS World projects that the LTL market size will reach nearly $94.5 billion by 2025, illustrating a significant growth opportunity for UPS due to the considerable portion of the market that is compatible with small package shipping.”