UPS cuts 30,000 jobs as it winds down Amazon partnership

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

UPS plans to eliminate 30,000 operational jobs through attrition and voluntary buyouts as part of a strategic shift to unwind its partnership with Amazon. The company intends to close 24 facilities in the first half of 2026 and deploy additional automation to save an estimated $3 billion. These reductions follow the removal of 48,000 roles in 2025 as the logistics provider executes a multiyear turnaround plan.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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