UPS Introduces New Technology to Improve Holiday Deliveries

United Parcel Service (UPS) is preparing for the busy 2026 holiday season by hiring approximately 100,000 temporary workers and introducing new delivery services.

The company is investing in technology to make deliveries safer, faster, and more reliable. These improvements include RFID package tracking, PIN verification for valuable deliveries, better collection services, easier returns, and same-day delivery options.

UPS is expanding its use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. This system automatically detects packages as they move through the delivery network, reducing the need for employees to scan packages manually.

UPS is also introducing a service called Protected Delivery. Customers will use a PIN code to verify the delivery of certain high-value packages.

This could help reduce package theft and delivery fraud, particularly for expensive items such as electronics and jewellery.

The new technology and services could help UPS improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase revenue from higher-value deliveries.

The company is also trying to improve its profitability by automating operations and making its delivery network more efficient.