New UPS Hub In Greater Phoenix To Add Processing Capacity For E-Commerce
June 01 2017 - 2:00PM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans for a new package processing
hub in Goodyear, Arizona, a rapidly growing commercial and
residential community west of Phoenix near the Loop 303 Freeway and
I-10.
E-commerce already has changed the local landscape as UPS
expands its capability for Saturday ground delivery and pickup
service that began last month in Mesa and starts this Saturday,
June 3, in Phoenix. These Saturday services will continue to expand
as the new Goodyear facility is completed.
The phased hub construction modifies a 618,000 square foot
structure on 140 acres in the PV303 Development. A portion of the
building is expected to begin operating later this year in time for
the busy holiday season to provide additional processing and
efficient automated sorting capacity for lightweight small packages
typical of e-commerce that are moving throughout Arizona and the
Southwest.
With its planned completion in late 2019, the new facility will
showcase more than 970,000 square feet of advanced operational
technologies and sortation equipment under roof and bring more than
1,500 jobs to the Goodyear area.
“UPS is a leader in operational efficiency and flexibility and
is quick to adapt the UPS® network to changing needs of shippers
and consumers. We’re investing for growth and to give opportunity
to our people to build skills for tomorrow’s economy,” said Ken
Cherry, president of the UPS Desert Mountain district that includes
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.
In each of the next three years, processing capacity is expected
to increase as the Goodyear site build-out includes infrastructure
for alternative fuels, a UPS Customer Center and local route
dispatch for the familiar brown package delivery trucks.
"I am very pleased that United Parcel Service (UPS) selected
Goodyear for its regional operations center. UPS locating here is
huge step forward to further our goal as an employment corridor,”
said Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord. “UPS is a quality employer and
the 1,500 jobs will enhance our ability to draw amenities our
residents desire to have in our community."
The UPS investment of more than $180 million is part of
increased capital commitment globally to match growth with an agile
and efficient transportation, processing and information network
across the supply chain.
Today, more than 5,100 UPS employees in Arizona provide package
delivery, ground freight, air gateway operations, freight
forwarding and contract logistics services.
"The decision by UPS to establish a regional operations center
in Greater Phoenix is indicative of the growing e-commerce
industry,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater
Phoenix Economic Council. “The Goodyear location along the Loop 303
offers a strategic geography to place UPS in proximity to a large
consumer base, as well as add a considerable number of jobs to our
market.”
Phoenix is home to one of seven UPS Integrad® driver training
programs in the U.S. The program develops safe and efficient UPS
drivers who are attentive to service and the latest UPS routing and
delivery technologies. The area also is the western office for UPS
inside sales teams that consult for small customer solutions.
Currently, part-time package handler and inside sales
opportunities are available at upsjobs.com with eligibility for
benefits, including tuition assistance.
About UPSUPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in
logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including
transporting packages and freight; facilitating international
trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage
the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more
than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be
found on the web at ups.com and its corporate blog can be found at
longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit
pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
About GoodyearAs one of the fastest growing
cities in the United States, the city of Goodyear is poised to
rapidly add to the current population of 78,189. Set in the West
Valley of metropolitan Phoenix, the city encompasses 191 square
miles that is only 10% built out. Home to a strong, educated and
skilled workforce, Goodyear is well-positioned for growth.
Featuring an ideal location, major transportation corridors –
Interstate 10 and State Route 303 – reliable infrastructure,
abundant land and a low cost of living. Supported by a strong
median household income of $69,078 and a median age of 36.7 years,
the diverse retail, dining and recreation options offer residents
choices to enjoy and support the local community. According to the
most recent satisfaction survey, 93% of residents rate Goodyear as
a good/excellent place to live. www.GoodyearAZ.gov
Susan Rosenberg
404-828-7123
srosenberg@ups.com
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024