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UPS Expands Automation to Handle Over Two-Thirds of U.S. Volume

United Parcel Service now processes over two-thirds of domestic package volume through automated facilities. The carrier is pursuing cost reduction and operational flexibility through this expansion. Automated facilities allow UPS to adjust network capacity more dynamically in response to market conditions. Industry observers note the shift reflects broader carrier efforts to manage labor expenses while maintaining service levels. UPS's infrastructure investment positions the carrier to respond more swiftly to volume fluctuations without proportional increases in fixed operating costs.