UPS Job Cuts Planned as Amazon Volume Reduced

UPS Job Cuts Planned as Company Restructures Amazon Relationship

Major UPS job cuts are planned as the shipping giant moves to reduce costs and reshape its delivery network amid shifting demand.

UPS announced it will eliminate 30,000 jobs nationwide, citing efforts to save $3 billion in labor and operational expenses. Company officials say a significant portion of the changes stem from a decision to cut package volume from Amazon by 50 percent, altering one of UPS’s largest business relationships.

UPS job cuts linked to Amazon volume reduction

According to statements released by UPS corporate leadership, the company is recalibrating its operations to reflect lower package volumes and higher costs. Executives say reducing reliance on Amazon deliveries allows UPS to focus on higher-margin business.

UPS previously announced similar restructuring efforts last year, when the company cut 48,000 jobs, underscoring ongoing pressure across the shipping industry.

Facility closures part of broader restructuring

In addition to workforce reductions, UPS plans to close 24 buildings nationwide, according to company filings. Analysts following the logistics sector say the closures reflect a broader post-pandemic correction in e-commerce demand.

Industry experts cited by the Wall Street Journal and Reuters note that rising labor costs and slower shipping growth are forcing major carriers to streamline operations.

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