Ford Motor Company Extends Logistics Contract With UPS

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Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:00am EDT

ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it has extended its contract with Ford Motor
Company to continue providing logistics services for the delivery of new cars to
dealers. 

Through this contract, UPS assists in the management of Ford Motor Company`s
North American outbound finished vehicle distribution network, shipping Ford`s
finished vehicles from assembly plants to dealerships in the United States,
Canada and Mexico. 

"While the nation`s automotive industry is currently undergoing a dramatic
upheaval, UPS`s finished vehicle logistics model effectively reduces costs for
manufacturers such as Ford," said Paul Hargadon, general manager of UPS`s
Automotive Industry Solutions Group. "UPS has been working with Ford since 2000
and has provided improved transit times while lowering logistics costs." 

As part of the agreement, UPS provides on-site operations management at key Ford
distribution points; carrier management; transportation network oversight, and
contingency support. Should a problem arise, UPS is able to quickly provide a
solution while also making recommendations to improve processes and efficiency. 

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn,
Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about
205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands
include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial
services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding
Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. 

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is the world's largest package delivery company and a global
leader in supply chain and freight services. With more than a century of
experience in transportation and logistics, UPS is a leading global trade expert
equipped with a broad portfolio of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS
serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be
found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit
pressroom.ups.com/RSS. 

To find out more about UPS`s finished vehicle distribution capabilities, visit
http://www.ups.com/bussol. 





UPS
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