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Looks like UPS is still an option. Do they ship from RSA?

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04 August 2015, 22:51
Austin Hunter
Looks like UPS is still an option. Do they ship from RSA?
The spokeswoman for the global shipping giant told The Post on Tuesday that UPS follows U.S. and international laws, not public opinion, in determining what it will and won’t ship.


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04 August 2015, 23:23
Larry Sellers
Maybe UPS will entertain the idea of scheduling a passenger flight or two each week to Africa (hunters only on board). Sounds like so far they are one of the few "good guys" left out there.

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05 August 2015, 00:03
JGRaider
You an always put have your trophies shipped via a .....ship! Cheaper anyway, and what's an extra 3 weeks or so when you've already waited a year?
05 August 2015, 03:30
Biebs
Yes, that always amazed me, that we wait 4-6 months while they play around with all the processing and paperwork for our trophy animals, then ship them by air.
05 August 2015, 08:53
rodell
quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
Yes, that always amazed me, that we wait 4-6 months while they play around with all the processing and paperwork for our trophy animals, then ship them by air.


Sea shipping can be a real hassle if you've not dealt with the port. I would hire someone to deal with that mess.
10 August 2015, 18:01
larryshores
The CEO at UPS is a close friend and former neighbor of an SCI board member. I suspect this has some impact.
10 August 2015, 21:49
Jan Dumon
quote:
UPS follows U.S. and international laws, not public opinion, in determining what it will and won’t ship.


Some common Sense at last. Nothing common about it actually.


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10 August 2015, 23:06
Grumulkin
quote:
Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
Maybe UPS will entertain the idea of scheduling a passenger flight or two each week to Africa (hunters only on board). Sounds like so far they are one of the few "good guys" left out there.

Larry Sellers
SCI (International) Life Member


I don't know if they still do it but in the past I believe they did take passengers on some flights.
15 August 2015, 18:56
rodell
Now that UPS is a public company they could be subject to some activism. We need to be vigilant.
15 August 2015, 22:36
K Evans
It was reported on 20/20 last night that UPS was no longer shipping trophies, but the UPS website says nothing about such a ban.


Karl Evans

15 August 2015, 23:25
Frostbit
quote:
Originally posted by K Evans:
It was reported on 20/20 last night that UPS was no longer shipping trophies, but the UPS website says nothing about such a ban.


Karl, If you have any sway with UPS and they are still shipping trophies I would recommend that UPS go after 20/20 for a retraction.


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19 August 2015, 21:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Grumulkin:
quote:
Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
Maybe UPS will entertain the idea of scheduling a passenger flight or two each week to Africa (hunters only on board). Sounds like so far they are one of the few "good guys" left out there.

Larry Sellers
SCI (International) Life Member


I don't know if they still do it but in the past I believe they did take passengers on some flights.


They did, for a short time do vacation charters to resort destinations. AFAIK UPS has not done any passenger service for quite some time. The only people who can ride on a freighter are certified couriers, company employees, certain law enforcement personal and military inspectors.