UPS has expanded its time- and day-definite delivery services to include new locations in 40 countries, meaning its express services are now available across 140 countries and territories. 'Cross-border trade continues to present growth opportunities for us and for customers of all sizes,' said UPS International president Nando Cesarone who was quoted saying in a report by London's Air Cargo News.

'By expanding the reach of our industry-leading express services, we're better connecting our customers to where we see continued growth potential. Our time-sensitive services are faster, they speed up time-to-market in high-growth economies and they offer another way for our customers to optimise their cross-border supply chains.

'Every advantage counts, especially for smaller businesses starting out. Their success is what drives commerce and creates jobs - globally.'

The company has expanded its express services footprint with new postal codes in 14 European countries, as well as other markets in Asia, the Americas and the Indian Sub-continent. In the Middle East and Africa, five new markets are now connected to its express delivery network: Algeria, Namibia, Reunion, and Nigeria and Qatar.

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