UPS Will Cut 20,000 jobs, Close Facilities as Amazon Shipments Are Reduced

Posted on April 30, 2025 by mailomg in Memo 790 // 0 Comments

From the Associated Press: UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles. The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year. It anticipates closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June. UPS said that it is still reviewing its network and may identify more buildings to be shuttered.

In January UPS announced that it had reached a deal with Amazon, its biggest customer, to lower its volume by more than 50% by the second half of 2026 … (click to read more)

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