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United Parcel Service Inc. released Q3 2006 earnings today. Despite high fuel prices during much of Q3, UPS posted strong number in domestic and international package shipments.

Overall, UPS revenue was up over $1 billion from Q3 205, totaling $11.66 billion. Operating profit was $1.58 billion for the quarter. Average daily package volume was up from 14.3 million in Q3 2005 to 15.1 million in Q3 2006. Diluted EPS stand at $0.96, up 12%. UPS generated $4 billion in cash from operations; repurchased 26.5 million share; paid $1.6 billion in dividends; invested $2.3 billion in capital expenditures; and contributed $1.5 billion to UPS-sponsored pension plans

Elephant Patrol ?

Interesting small little tidbit of fun that I missed. Thanks Susan !!

"To my surprise, the band played on, the elephants splashed away, and nobody showed up,” Bhakta said of the stunt. “I’m astounded. [..]   The elephant never made landfall into Mexico, but I tell you something, he could have made 15 laps back and forth, but no one showed up,” said Raj Peter Bhakta, a former star on the NBC show “The Apprentice,” who also is a Republican candidate for the 13th District U.S. House of Representatives seat in Eastern Pennsylvania"

The running Candidate is in favor of “sensible immigration reform” and supports a border fence, local law enforcement assistance with immigration laws and the use of the National Guard troops to help the U.S. Border Patrol.

If I can get an elephant led by a mariachi band into this country, I think Osama bin Laden could get across with all the weapons of mass destruction he could get into this country,” Bhakta said.

Fedex and UPS forward looking predications

Analyst William J. Greene of Morgan Stanley started coverage of Memphis, Tenn.-based FedEx with an "Overweight" rating and target price of $135. [..]   Greene assigned earnings estimates for the fiscal year ending in May 2007 of $6.80 per share. He expects $7.75 per share in 2008 and $9.24 per share in 2009

Greene started Atlanta-based UPS with an "Equal-weight" rating and did not set a price target.

Yes, why are the predicates on rating not been assign or disclosed for UPS ? Maybe it has to do with their Q3 Earnings conference call coming up on 19th of Oct.

Note to Self :  must track what Greens predicates and roll up this analysts views in 2007 !!

Note to Cops - Get this installed !!

To all the Public Secruity personnel, sleath operators out there. You need this to be installed on your car and custmorize  your own  grid !!

"If you don’t weather conditions at your current location are useful on a GPS, you may find interesting to know the roads or districts that are flooded, or cut-off by the snow. The system can also tell you that. An exclamation mark on the map tells you there is a problem in a particular area."

Via : Andy

DHL moving into Heavy Airlines Cargo !!

I wrote here once  "DHL( OTC + RFD + DP World Terminal) = Marco Polo of the new age !!"

"The move is part of a strategic partnership between DHL and Polar Air Cargo which will allow DH to increase the capacity of its trans-Pacific air routes" - Forbes

DHL have moving freight into the North America on the old Airborne Grid. Now, they moving the same onto the EU grid by using this strategic partnership. Thus the leverage of weight for the Transatlantic may pay off.

DHL does have some  interesting manevours in the making. As a sidebar, they have just opened a new facilicty too.

"DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated a new facility at the Waigaoqiao Bonded Logistics Zone (WBLZ ) in Shanghai. The new warehouse is part of DHL’s total $315 million investment in China in the past few years and aims to improve the company’s market position in China.

Localized ads for FEDEX

This is the first time FedEx has launched India-centric ads. Sources said the campaign will give an Indian touch to the brand to connect with domestic consumers, while retaining its international flair.

It will be releasing an India-centric advertising campaign to create brand awareness

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Global 500 listing

United Parcel Service (Charts) ranks no. 129 on FORTUNE's Global 500 this year, with $42.6 billion in revenues, up 16.4% from the previous year. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was ranked no. 128 on the 2005 list. Its 2005 profits were $3.9 billion, up 16.1% from a year earlier. 2005 was a banner year for most Global 500 companies.

FedEx (Charts), ranked no. 197 on the Global 500 with $29.4 billion in revenues; and La Poste, ranked no. 252 on the Global 500 with $24 billion in revenues.

Via : CNNMoney  Full list can be found here

Both these companies are preparing for the Peak Season to start for this year.

UPS reorganization of its logistics and freight forwarding unit !!

A strategy in the making. UPS is doing some reorganization of its logistics and freight forwarding unit reorganization of its logistics and freight forwarding unit .

"We're making some job reductions," UPS spokeswoman Susan Rosenberg said. "There is no net number. We're also doing position reassignments."

The restructuring in the company's Supply Chain Solutions segment will primarily be focused in North America and on management, administrative and technical functions, Rosenberg said.

Rosenberg said the changes will be made over the next few weeks to reduce costs and align transportation services and planning across the company. The restructuring will be completed by the end of the year, Rosenberg said.