UPS has continued its expansion in Canada with the opening of a new facility in Halifax, thecapital of Nova Scotia.
The ceremonial opening of the 50,000 square foot logistics facility is a key part of UPS’smulti-million dollar investment in Atlantic Canada where it is expanding in eight cities this year.
UPS said it decided to invest in Halifax as the area is considered to be a key access pointto other major supply chain networks both locally and globally.
“Today’s grand opening builds upon the commitment UPS has shown to the Canadian market with astrategic focus on Halifax and Atlantic Canada, which is beneficial for all stakeholders involved,”said Kings North MLA Jim Morton, on behalf of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism MinisterPercy Paris. “UPS’s multi-million dollar investment in our region will create more than 250 new UPSjobs.”
UPS also recently added air capacity to the city to allow local businesses to acceleratetheir flow of goods to customers. UPS customers will see a one-day improvement getting theirproducts to market.
“Today’s grand opening celebrates our expansion into Atlantic Canada and reinforces ourcommitment to the businesses and communities in Halifax,” said Mike Tierney, president, UPS Canada.“The introduction of this facility, the reliable UPS brand and industry leading serviceenhancements now provide customers in Halifax with access to our vast global network, allowing themto focus on their business while we do what we do best, provide expert logistical solutions.”
The investment in Halifax is part of a larger strategic expansion plan that has recentlyincluded the development of a new facility in Calgary, Alberta, and two facilities in Ontario, anexpanded hub in Toronto, as well as a leading healthcare hub in Burlington.
UPS Canada now had a delivery fleet of 2,500 vehicles, almost 10,000 employees and more than85 daily airline flight segments. Another 1,900 employees provide logistics and distribution,freight forwarding and customs brokerage services to Canadian customers.
