Growth Opportunities in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Beyond

If you are interested in entering the European market, let UPS help open the door. The European Union (EU) is the largest trading partner with the United States and is a key trading area for any company looking to do business overseas. With its expansion to 25 countries in 2005, the EU became the largest single market in the world. Your business can now tap into a market of over 450 million consumers, more than the US and Japan combined. Over 120 million Europeans use the Internet regularly, while over 60 million shop online, making shipping to the EU a necessity for any business.

Fast Facts

UPS has three time definite express options to more countries in Europe than anyone.
UPS's Cologne, Germany air hub is the company's largest operation outside the US.
110,000 packages are processed each hour.
UPS delivers by 9:00 a.m. to more businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa than anyone in the industry.
UPS's coverage and services are unmatched in Europe, Middle East and Africa, including international and domestic delivery, supply chain management, e-commerce, international mail, freight and customs brokerage, and more.

UPS. Your Link to Europe, Middle East and Africa

As your connection to the global marketplace, UPS offers guaranteed delivery and unequalled access to over 120 countries and territories throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. In Europe, UPS offers guaranteed delivery to 30 countries and territories by 10:30 a.m. or noon with UPS Worldwide Express^SM. To deliver to your customers even earlier, use UPS Worldwide Express Plus^SM, which is guaranteed by 9:00 a.m. to 18 countries and territories. Let UPS give your company a competitive advantage by getting packages to the global market faster, improving customer service and increasing overall efficiency.

Extensive Europe, Middle East and Africa Network

For over 20 years, UPS's air hub at Cologne/Bonn has been the cornerstone for shipping throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. Strategically located to offer late cut-off times and early arrivals, UPS moves customers' goods 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the region and internationally. UPS Europe, Middle East and Africa utilizes 7,000 delivery vehicles and serves international airports in cities such as London, East Midlands, Paris, Dubai, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Stansted. We conduct over 150 intra-Europe, Middle East and Africa flights and 131 international flights every week.

UPS Services

Through its Cologne, Germany hub, UPS moves goods for small-medium sized businesses, multinational corporations and individual consumers internationally everyday. Now you can take advantage of UPS’s enhanced express portfolio in Europe. With morning delivery options to 30 countries and territories in Europe, and an end-of-day delivery option to all of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, UPS covers the region. For your less urgent shipments, UPS Worldwide Expedited^SM is a more economical alternative (three to four days to major metropolitan areas). UPS World Ease^SM compliments our services providing a way to reach multiple recipients throughout the EU with a single consolidated customs clearance. These are just a few of the many international services provided by UPS.

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UPS Technology Solutions

UPS TradeAbility^TM - Through a suite of information-based services, UPS TradeAbility enables your company to manage effectively the movement of goods across international borders in a more compliant, timely, and efficient manner.
Quantum View^SM Manage - This business solution gives you better control and full visibility into your shipping. Use its powerful features to expedite the clearance of your import shipments and provide the visibility you need to comply with import regulations.
UPS^® WorldShip^TM - This high volume shipping system streamlines export shipment processing by creating and electronically transmitting critical export documents.

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