Prime Highlights
- UPS is investing more than $2 billion through 2028 across international, healthcare and supply chain solutions.
- The company is expanding hubs and technology-enabled facilities across markets including the Philippines, Canada, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Key Facts
- UPS began the investment programme in 2024 and plans to continue it through 2028.
- UPS has committed $48 million to 27 temperature-controlled facilities to support healthcare logistics.
Background
United Parcel Service (UPS) is investing more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare and supply chain solutions businesses to strengthen its global logistics network.
The investment programme began in 2024 and will continue through 2028. UPS said the spending will help businesses respond faster to changing economic conditions and supply chain disruptions.
The company is expanding its infrastructure in key international markets. UPS has created a new hub in the Philippines and is planning to create a new hub in Ontario, Canada next year. The air hub by UPS is also being planned at Hong Kong International Airport by the year 2028.
Further, the company has expanded itself technologically as well. Its logistics centre in Taiwan uses automation and robotics to improve supply chain speed. The company also operates a supply chain solutions facility in Amsterdam that combines freight, brokerage and cold-chain services.
UPS said demand is also increasing across major Asian markets. The company now operates flights five times a week between Paris and Hong Kong, as well as between Shenzhen and Sydney.
Scott Szwast, UPS vice president of international strategy, said companies are seeking more flexible supply chains as global markets become more complex. He added that UPS is investing in solutions that can support businesses across the full shipping process.
In the healthcare segment, UPS announced in June an investment of $48 million in 27 temperature-controlled facilities. The facilities will support the growing need to transport temperature-sensitive medicines and other healthcare products.
The broader investment is aimed at giving businesses more flexible logistics options while helping UPS strengthen its end-to-end services across international markets and specialised industries.
