UPS to invest over $2 billion in air cargo hubs as it reduces reliance on Amazon

UPS says it will invest more than $2 billion to expand its air-cargo infrastructure and logistics operations, as the company moves away from lower-margin delivery volume tied to Amazon.

The Atlanta-based carrier disclosed the total on August 24, 2026, saying the money would go toward its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions divisions. Projects span Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. They include new temperature-controlled facilities meant to move pharmaceuticals and other sensitive freight between aircraft and ground transport.

Kate Gutmann, UPS's Executive Vice President and President of International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions, said customers want integrated logistics that offer visibility, speed and simplicity. According to Gutmann, combining air transport, ground delivery, customs brokerage and distribution under one system would cut the number of handoffs a shipment requires.

Among the largest projects is a new hub at Clark International Airport in the Philippines, expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. UPS has operated at the airport for more than 25 years. The company says the new facility will handle imports, exports and cargo transiting through the Philippines to other Asian markets.

A bigger hub is planned for Hong Kong International Airport, with completion targeted for 2028. UPS describes it as a fully automated facility covering roughly 20,000 square meters with direct aircraft access, built to handle close to one million metric tons of cargo a year, processing shipments moving between Asia and other regions.

UPS also referenced an expanded facility at Incheon International Airport in South Korea as part of the broader investment package.