United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines the logistics and express delivery services UPS will provide for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

 

UPS signed a Beijing 2008 sponsorship agreement in July 2005 and, since then, has worked closely with BOCOG to develop unique logistics solutions for the Games.

 

According to the MOU, UPS will support BOCOG in the development and coordination of delivery plans as well as provide logistics services between all Olympics venues.

 

In addition, UPS will provide express delivery and transportation services in all areas including the Olympics Green, Athletes' Village and Press Village. Under the MOU, services to be provided will range from movement of time-sensitive film footage and photographic materials to ticket handling.

 

"As the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be the greatest ever, it will require everyone supporting these Games to 'deliver more'," said Ken Torok, president of UPS Asia Pacific region. "UPS is honored to be involved."

 

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services. Headquartered in Atlanta, USA, UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

 

(Xinhua News Agency June 7, 2006)