News / Integrators struggle to cope as US parcel volumes soar to new heights

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Just in time for the busiest time of the year, UPS has managed to speed up movements in its ground network.

However, observers and customers are bracing themselves for delays as volumes are set to soar to unprecedented levels.

UPS has shaved one business day off transit times for parcels moved in its Ground service to major markets like Phoenix, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland.

More than half of these improvements have speeded up deliveries in lanes that usually take ...