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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper">UPS expanded its early morning delivery territory in the United States, adding nearly 3,000 ZIP codes to the 20,000 that already can receive guaranteed early morning delivery service.</div>

UPS expanded its early morning delivery territory in the United States, adding nearly 3,000 ZIP codes to the 20,000 that already can receive guaranteed early morning delivery service.

<div class="phx-topic">UPS expanded its early morning delivery territory in the United States, adding nearly 3,000 ZIP codes to the 20,000 that already can receive guaranteed early morning delivery service.With the increase, more than 80 percent of U.S. businesses can use UPS Next Day Air Early A.M. to receive packages up to two hours before UPS's regular guaranteed overnight service at 10:30 a.m. In some areas, arrival time can be guaranteed as early as 8 a.m., the company said. "Early morning delivery is crucial for customers who have urgent deadlines or critical shipments across time zones, from hospitals needing supplies in time for morning surgeries to lawyers needing signed documents for legal proceedings," said Dale Hayes, vice president of U.S. marketing.</div>

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper">The CEO of one of the largest U.S. transportation companies opposes replacing the gas tax with a vehicle mileage tax, claiming it would be unfair to many motorists.</div>

The CEO of one of the largest U.S. transportation companies opposes replacing the gas tax with a vehicle mileage tax, claiming it would be unfair to many motorists.

<div class="phx-topic">The CEO of one of the largest U.S. transportation companies opposes replacing the gas tax with a vehicle mileage tax, claiming it would be unfair to many motorists.Replacing the federal fuels tax with a tax on vehicle miles traveled would be "ill-advised," said Fred Smith, chairman, president and CEO of FedEx, Memphis, Tenn.Such a levy would "unfairly penalize parts of the country - Montana, North Dakota -where people" have to travel long distances, Smith said Feb. 23 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., where he promoted the use of electric vehicles.In recent years, policy makers have seen a per mile tax as a potential replacement for declining gas tax revenue. Prominent VMT backers include former Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters and a congressional infrastructure policy commission.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently told The Associated Press he wants to consider a VMT, but the Obama administration later nixed the idea.Smith attacked the idea on two fronts. First, "the burden would be borne by people whose commutes force them to travel a long way," he said.Second, "it doesn't reduce the amount of petroleum we use."</div>

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<div class="phx-topic abstract-wrapper">The founder of FedEx is an optimist when it comes to the economy, but he won't speculate on when it will turn around. </div>

The founder of FedEx is an optimist when it comes to the economy, but he won't speculate on when it will turn around.

<div class="phx-topic">The founder of FedEx is an optimist when it comes to the economy, but he won't speculate on when it will turn around. "Right now what you have under way is a massive de-leveraging going on at a rapid rate," Fred Smith, chairman, president and CEO of the Memphis, Tenn.-based expedited carrier, said Feb. 23 at the National Press Club."Banks, companies, consumers are all drawing back," said Smith, who was in Washington to promote a plan for the electrification of short-haul transportation.Despite what he called the worst economic crisis he can remember, the head of the $38 billion company said he is "optimistic" about the U.S. economy. "There is still a fair amount of economic activity."He said he couldn't predict when the recession might "bottom out.""When we get into the summer period and into the fall, you may see some of the spending return as people replenish their inventories," he said. "But as to whether the economy is getting worse, or when it will bottom out, I don't know."</div>

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At SSA Marine Mexico, we firmly believe that business development must go hand in hand with social and environmental well-being. Our vision is not solely focused on operating efficiently, but also on creating a meaningful and positive impact in the communities where we are present. Since 1995, we have reaffirmed this commitment through tangible actions that reflect our core values of responsibility, solidarity, and sustainability. <span class="joc_admin__inline-image joc_admin__inline-image-aspect-ratio-3_2 joc_admin__inline-image-position-left joc_admin__inline-image-size-medium" data-figure-size="medium" data-figure-position="left" data-figure-aspect-ratio="3:2"><img src="/content-assets/1752584535914_Photo%201.jpg" alt="" class="joc_admin__inline-image-inherit"> A Year of Major Achievements Over the past year, we allocated more than $107,000 USD to the implementation of 60 social and environmental projects, positively impacting over 7,800 people across various regions of Mexico. Each initiative was designed with a holistic approach, addressing key areas that contribute to long-term community development. Education: Laying the Foundation for the Future Education is one of the most powerful tools to promote social mobility and equitable development. At SSA Marine Mexico, we support academic initiatives that inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. One of our most impactful partnerships was with the University of Colima, where we sponsored the “Reto Camp” program. This initiative encourages university students to develop innovative solutions in the fields of sustainability, logistics, and port operations, offering them mentorship, tools, and real-world challenges to solve. In addition, we donated microscopes, school supplies, and educational materials to institutions in underserved communities, helping to improve the learning environment and provide students with the resources they need to succeed. 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