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UPS Inc. began a project Aug. 25 to triple the size of a hub in Louisville, Kentucky, that also will add 300 jobs and increase the sorting capacity for packages.

To help drivers with the challenge of finding the most efficient route to make their deliveries, UPS has developed ORION, a program that calculates an optimized delivery order aimed at reducing miles traveled, transit time and fuel consumption.

UPS Inc. announced it has expanded UPS Express package delivery service into new parts of the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa, adding a total of 52 new countries and territories.

UPS Inc. boosted net income in the second quarter by 3.2% to $1.27 billion, or $1.43 per share, helped by internal company improvements as well as stronger international and domestic package profitability.

UPS Inc. has completed a project to drive 1 billion miles using alternative fuels and advanced technology one year earlier than it planned, the company announced Aug. 2.

UPS Inc. announced that it is expanding package delivery service into the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa to reach a total of 117 countries and national territories.

UPS Inc. boosted second-quarter net income by 3.2% to $1.27 billion, or $1.43 per share, led by higher domestic and international profitability.

UPS Inc. is considering a $106 million expansion of its ground hub in Lexington, according to state government officials.

UPS Inc. may join its rivals in offering Saturday delivery for standard ground packages as the company adapts to surging online shopping and an increasing reliance on home-based customers.

UPS is adding 300 self-service package-pickup lockers across the country to solve a problem annoying both UPS and its customers: missed deliveries.