UPS’s new $30m hub connects Calgary to the world

By on Feb 24, 2010

UPS has officially opened its new distribution centre at the Calgary International Airport (YYC) The $30 million hub will provide businesses with direct access to the US and international markets, including growth markets such as China, India and Mexico

Construction began on the 150,000 sqft distribution facility in June 2008 The hub will allow UPS to double its package processing capability, sorting and distributing both air and ground packages

The UPS facility is part of the YYC Global Logistics Park, a highly efficient and multifunctional international trade and transportation hub that moves high volumes of goods to and from local, regional and international destinations

"Despite the recent recession, Calgary's economy still stands as a growth engine for Canada with many businesses in the area looking to take advantage of emerging markets overseas," said Mike Tierney, president of UPS Canada

Air cargo tonnage has more than doubled at YYC, from 66,000 tonnes in 1999 to 134,000 tonnes in 2007