09/09/2021

Amazon To Open Second Delivery Station In Portadown

Amazon has announced that they are to open a second delivery station in Northern Ireland with the creation of up to 20 permanent new jobs and more than 100 driver jobs in delivery service partners.

The new facility is to be established at the Mahon Industrial Estate in Portadown and is expected to be fully operational before the end of this year.

The news has been welcomed by DUP Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart who said that it was a "tremendous boost to the local economy".


Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

06 December 2021
New Electric Delivery Bikes To Take To Belfast Streets
New electric delivery bikes will soon appear on the streets of Belfast city centre following the launch of a zero-emissions delivery service by local company, streetdock.
20 January 2023
Mivan Creates 100 New Jobs
Northern Ireland fit out specialist Mivan has announced a major recruitment drive following a host of new orders. The Antrim-based firm will create 100 new jobs, with the first Recruitment Open Day taking place on Saturday 28 January from 10am to 3pm at Mivan's headquarters in Antrim.
17 September 2024
Strategic Framework To End Violence Against Women And Girls Launched
A Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, including the first Delivery Plan, which will see a £3million investment in a range of voluntary and community sector projects, has been launched by the Executive. Launching the Strategy, First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "Violence against women and girls must stop.
02 August 2023
New Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan Published
A new Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for 2023/24 has been published by the Department of Health (DoH).
07 July 2023
New 10x Delivery Plan 'Step-Change' For Economic Growth
A new 10x Delivery Plan, which aims to be a 'step-change' for economic growth, has been published by the Department for the Economy. The plan outlines a work schedule to help deliver the 10x Economic Vision and its objectives.