UPS (NYSE:UPS) is entering the busy 2026 holiday shipping season with expanded shipping options. From helping customers precisely track their shipments to enhanced package protection, customers benefit from the reliability and flexibility of UPS’s industry leading end-to-end logistics network.
A key part of reliable service is UPS's RFID-powered tracking technology, which offers more precise, real-time tracking information as packages move through the network. UPS expects to deliver more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by the end of 2026.
New Package Protection Offers Holiday Season Confidence
UPS is expanding solutions that help businesses and consumers protect important shipments during the holiday season. Protected Delivery, a new service for eligible shipments, requires recipients to provide a PIN to the driver before a package is released, adding an extra layer of security for high-value purchases and other sensitive deliveries. The service complements UPS's broader package protection and fraud-prevention solutions as shipping volumes increase during peak season.
This holiday season, UPS customers will also benefit from:
Best-in-class UPS drivers: Backed by a longstanding commitment to safety and service, UPS drivers help ensure packages arrive when and where customers expect them.
Greater pickup visibility: New scheduling capability and alerts give customers updates about the status of their pickups.
Simplified returns: UPS and Happy Returns provide end-to-end reverse logistics options for businesses and their customers.
Flexible delivery options: UPS’s end-to-end network offers premium air and ground service, plus Roadie offers local same-day and big-and-bulky delivery.
Increased automation: New or enhanced automated facilities in Denver, St. Paul, Syracuse and Portland improve network efficiency and support service performance.
Holiday-ready packaging: Customers can choose a limited-edition holiday express box creating a more festive customer experience from shipment to delivery.