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Logistics major UPS has entered into a strategic alliance with domestic courier company First Flight Couriers to expand its presence across the country. The new service agreement will allow customers to book international shipments through First Flight Couriers centres.
First Flight Courier (FFC) will become a UPS-authorised shipping outlet in India. UPS offers a broad range of solutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, US, UPS serves more than 220 countries and oversees the daily delivery of about 18 million packages and documents. First Flight Couriers was established in 1986 by OP Saboo, and currently has a comprehensive network covering the country.
New business models Indian customers will be able to book international shipments with FFC, who will in turn make use of UPS’ global shipping network.
This service expansion will support market growth by helping clients connect more quickly to global markets.
UPS said rapid urbanisation presents a fair share of challenges and opportunities for businesses to explore new business models and supply chains. With half of the world’s population concentrated in urban areas, the United Nations’ has further estimated that two-thirds of all people will live in cities by 2050. UPS expects that this growth will usher in an influx of middle-class consumers, especially in emerging markets.
The accompanying surge in demand for goods and services will create logistics-related and environmental challenges that will necessitate economically feasible and sustainable solutions, the company added.
“Demand for international express delivery service is on an upswing in India, with increasing penetration in cities and towns," noted Mark Martyn-Fisher, Managing Director, UPS India.
The region comprising over 70 countries that covers the Indian sub-continent, West Asia and Africa is UPS’ largest region in terms of geographic area and forms a key part of the UPS global network.
UPS began its services in India in 1988, and has since grown to become a convenient resource to India’s businesses.
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