Ups cuts up to 30,000 jobs as Amazon volume declines

CONNECTICUT– Ups is cutting up to thirty thousand jobs as the company continues a major shift in how it operates. This reduction is part of a broad effort to move away from low profit deliveries linked to amazon and to rebuild the company around higher margin business customers. The cuts are already taking place and will continue throughout the year as ups reshapes its network.

The company has been facing rising costs, slower package demand, and pressure to improve earnings. Leaders say that handling a large volume of low margin packages has made it harder to maintain strong profits. As a result, ups is reducing the amount of amazon shipments it accepts and is reorganizing its operations to focus on more profitable services.

A large portion of the job cuts will come through natural turnover, retirements, and voluntary separation programs. Ups says it is not planning sudden mass layoffs but is instead adjusting staffing levels as certain types of work decline. Many of the affected roles are tied to buildings and routes that handled amazon packages.

The company is also closing more facilities as part of its cost cutting plan. Several buildings that processed high volumes of amazon shipments are being shut down or merged into other locations. Ups is expanding automation in sorting centers and delivery hubs to reduce labor costs and increase speed. This includes new sorting machines, automated scanning systems, and technology that reduces the need for manual handling.

These changes follow earlier reductions made over the past year. Ups has already cut tens of thousands of jobs and closed dozens of buildings as it works to create a leaner and more efficient network. Company leaders say the goal is to build a stronger foundation for long term growth, even if the transition is difficult in the short term.

By stepping back from low margin deliveries, ups aims to focus on customers and services that bring in higher earnings. This includes business to business shipments, medical and specialized logistics, and premium delivery options. The company believes that concentrating on these areas will help stabilize revenue and improve performance in the years ahead.

Ups says it will continue to adjust its operations as customer demand changes. The company expects more shifts in its network as it invests in automation, evaluates facility needs, and works to strengthen profitability. Despite the large number of job cuts, ups says the long term goal is to create a more efficient and competitive company that can adapt to a changing delivery market.