An Inside Look at UPS’ Louisville Hub

Nestled in Louisville, Ky. lies UPS Worldport, the global air hub for UPS Airlines, which operates roughly 400 daily flights from the airport.

Aircraft at UPS' Worldport (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ryan Ewing)
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Key Takeaways:

  • UPS Worldport in Louisville, KY, serves as the massive 5.2 million square foot global air hub for UPS Airlines.
  • This state-of-the-art logistics facility sorts approximately 400,000 packages per hour using 155 miles of conveyor belts and advanced technology.
  • Worldport is a critical component of UPS' global network, connecting over 200 countries and territories and handling around 400 flights daily.
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Nestled in Louisville, Ky. lies UPS Worldport, the global air hub for UPS Airlines. This massive facility, clocking in at 5.2 million square feet, is a central sorting location for millions of packages each day.

Worldport serves as a testament to modern logistics. With a network of conveyor belts stretching 155 miles and a team of over 7,000 employees, the hub sorts roughly 400,000 packages every hour. Advanced technology like barcode scanners ensures each package finds its way to the right destination quickly and efficiently.

Worldport is a key player in UPS’ global network, connecting over 200 countries and territories. The air hub sees roughly 400 UPS flights per day.

AirlineGeeks received a behind-the-scenes look at the facility earlier this year.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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