Amazon considering $15B warehouse expansion plan for nearly 80 new US logistics facilities

Date:
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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Amazon is gearing up to spend $15 billion opening up 80 new US logistics facilities to support its ecommerce business.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Amazon wants to add 80 new sites to its existing 600 US facilities The plans could cost the company an estimated $15 billion Trumps tariffs have impacted
certain orders

Amazon is reportedly planning to invest a staggering $15 billion across no less than 80 new logistics facilities across the US in a bid to better serve both cities and rural areas as part of its expanding ecommerce business.

According to a Bloomberg report (via Reuters ), the company is planning to develop new delivery hubs, with some being large fulfillment centers equipped with state-of-the-art robots.

Amazon is now inviting capital partners to submit proposals in whats seen as welcome news amid ongoing tariff-induced economic uncertainty. Amazon wants
to spend $15bn on 80 US logistics facilities

When the world moved to remote and online habits during the pandemic, Amazon was believed to have overspent on retail infrastructure and staffing, leading to multiple rounds of layoffs. Between November 2022 and March 2023, Amazon laid off around 27,000 workers.

Although its ecommerce buisness continues to grow, recent investments have largely focused on cloud and AI technologies, so its reassuring to see that the online retail giant is hasnt given up on what its known best for by consumers.

Speaking about the companys fourth-quarter and year-end results , Jassy noted that Amazon had delivered its fastest speeds ever for Prime in 2024, with a 65% year-over-year increase in US orders delivered on the same day or overnight, thanks largely to its expansive network of logistics facilities
and transportation resources.

The company now has around 600 fulfillment centers in the US alone, but no timeline has been shared for the addition of another 80.

Despite a positive outlook, its clear that Amazon isnt immune from the
ongoing trade war, having reportedly canceled numerous orders from China and other Asian countries over tariffs.

TechRadar Pro has asked Amazon for more information on its $15 billion
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