UPS and FedEx halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – US-based United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) and FedEx Corp (FDX.N)two of the world’s largest logistics corporations, have stated they’re halting supply service to Russia and Ukraine in gentle of the Russian invasion of its neighbor.

In the meantime, German logistics firm Deutsche Publish DHL stated it had quickly suspended shipments to and from Ukraine and was avoiding Ukrainian airspace for its international operations.

Each inbound and outbound providers have been suspended to Ukraine, in addition to deliveries to locations in Russia, UPS and FedEx stated in on-line statements seen on Sunday.

Each Atlanta-based UPS and Memphis-headquartered FedEx had stated on Feb. 24 that they had been suspending providers to Ukraine in gentle of the invasion.

It was unclear if each companies proceed to make use of Russian airspace as a part of their basic operations. Neither responded instantly to requests for remark.

DHL’s assertion didn’t point out if its operations in Russia had been amended, and follow-up questions searching for clarification weren’t instantly answered.

Reporting by Joel Schectman in Washington, DC and David French in New York; Modifying by Will Dunham, Daniel Wallis and Grant McCool

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