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2. United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

On June 22, 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) announced a $48M investment in 27 temperature-controlled freight cross-dock facilities globally. The facilities are located in key U.S. and international markets, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and are designed for speed and short-term storage between air and ground movements while maintaining specific temperature requirements. UPS said the investment strengthens its global cold-chain network as demand grows for medicines that require strict temperature ranges of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius, 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, and frozen storage.

On June 18, UPS detailed several AI-powered logistics initiatives tied to its companywide priority of “simplification.” The company said it has been using AI for more than three years and is combining technology with the expertise of its approximately 460,000 employees to improve visibility, customer support, network planning, and international shipping. UPS is using AI to support more than 98% of customer service requests by the end of 2026, including AI-enabled intelligent assistants in more than 20 countries. It is also applying AI to real-time shipment insights, Happy Returns, RFID and package-level tracking, proprietary network planning tools, a digital twin that updates every 10 minutes, customer control tower capabilities, and customs processing. UPS said 97% of its shipments clear customs on the first day of entry.

United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) is a package delivery and logistics provider that offers transportation and delivery services through its U.S. Domestic Package and International Package segments.