UPS (full name: United Parcel Service) is an American logistics and courier company that operates worldwide. It is one of the largest package delivery companies in the world, comparable to DHL and FedEx. UPS was founded in 1907 in Seattle, originally as a bicycle courier service, and has since grown into a global player in the transportation and logistics industry.

UPS is known for its brown vans and uniforms – hence the nickname “Brown”. They offer a wide range of services, including standard and express shipping, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions and e-commerce logistics.