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UPS To Build New Aircraft Maintenance Hangar At Worldport

US 10/03/19Louisville, KYCustomer demand prompts growth in UPS air express network. The new hangar will be large enough to simultaneously accommodate two 747-8F aircraft, the largest in the UPS Airlines fleet. We are thrilled to see the company’s continued growth here,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin. “UPS’ continued investments in our city have created opportunity throughout our economy and across specialized logistics sectors like high-tech, biomedical and rapid prototyping. ”The incentive

By | 2019-10-02T17:00:00+00:00 October 2nd, 2019|companies, News|0 Comments

FedEx Freight Celebrates Opening of New Facility in Lexington

FedEx Freight Celebrates Opening of New Facility in LexingtonFedEx Freight celebrated the opening of its new service center in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday. The center opened for operations in October with approximately 90 employees and replaced a facility located northwest of the current center. Lexington-based Setzer Properties is the developer of the new service center. The 86-door, 50,000-square foot center is strategically situated near New Circle Road (Kentucky Route 4) and showcases a f

By | 2017-11-09T23:53:00+00:00 November 9th, 2017|companies|0 Comments

UPS Breaks Ground On Louisville Centennial Hub Expansion

The bulldozers are moving earth on UPS’s (NYSE: UPS) latest expansion project, bringing the rest of the Earth even closer to UPS customers in Kentucky and parts of Southern Indiana. This will improve accuracy and package integrity, while minimizing time in transit for UPS customers. “The additional capacity and hundreds of new jobs this expansion at the Centennial Ground Hub will create will help UPS play an even greater role in Kentucky’s economic development future. US 08/25/16Louisville, KY$300 million project to triple size, add 300 jobs and increase service capacity for customers. “This expansion by UPS, a premier global shipping and logistics company, will continue improving speed, service and volume for UPS customers while strengthening Kentucky’s already significant distribution and logistics industry,” Kentucky Gov.

By | 2016-09-13T15:10:15+00:00 August 25th, 2016|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

UPS Triples The Size Of Louisville Package Facility

US 10/29/15Louisville, KY$300 million ground sorting facility expansion addresses package growth, to add 300 jobsUPS (NYSE:UPS) announced it will triple the size of its “Centennial” ground package sorting facility in Louisville and will nearly double package processing rates. The facility provides pickup and delivery operations for customers in Louisville and surrounding counties and serves as a transfer point for trailers moving to destinations beyond Kentucky. Separate from UPS Worldport® international air hub, this project will cost an estimated $300 million and should be substantially completed by 2018. Label applicators will place “smart labels” on packages for local delivery, providing UPS loaders and sorters faster instruction of proper loading. It also supports end-of-runway express service due to its proximity to the UPS Worldport facility.

By | 2016-09-13T15:55:27+00:00 October 29th, 2015|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments

Secretary Geithner Visits UPS Worldport in Kentucky, Highlighting Importance of Investments in Infrastructure

Earlier this month, President Obama sent to Congress the American Jobs Act, which creates jobs and cuts taxes for middle-class Americans. "One of the most important parts of the President's American Jobs Act is to put people to work right now rebuilding America's infrastructure," said Secretary Geithner. "In order to be as productive and efficient as possible, American businesses need the foundation of a strong, reliable, modern infrastructure - and that means they need government to do its part. UPS estimates that a five minute daily delay for every UPS vehicle costs the company $100 million annually. The Secretary's visit highlighted the value government investment in 21st century infrastructure provides by increasing productivity and efficiency in our economy and strengthening the competitiveness of American businesses.

By | 2016-09-13T18:33:21+00:00 September 26th, 2011|News, shippers, Shipping, ups|0 Comments