Amazon Fulfillment Center

The Daily Dash: Recent cyberattacks having ripple effects across supply chain

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, cyberattacks are causing issues at two industry players. An attack on Forward Air is having supply chain implications, and Central Freight Lines has also acknowledged it was victimized. Plus, FedEx and UPS are receiving plaudits for their early performance in vaccine distribution.  

Cyberattack on Forward Air having ripple effects

The ransomware attack on Forward Air’s (NASDAQ: FRWD) operational and...

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Amazon opening three San Antonio facilities

Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced Tuesday it will open two fulfillment centers and a delivery station in San Antonio.

The three facilities will bring “over 1,500 new full-time jobs” to San Antonio, said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice president of global customer fulfillment. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue our growth throughout the San Antonio area.”

The three new facilities are:

  • 1 million-square-foot fulfillment center, where employees will pick, pack and ship bulky or larger items,...

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Amazon cements its place as a supply chain leader amid uncertainty

Light blue Amazon Prime plane with cargo door open, waiting for a load.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) secured first place in the 2021 FreightTech 25 — a position it has held for the past three years. The Seattle-based disruptor — known most widely for its lightning-fast shipping — seems to have a hand in just about every part of the logistics industry at this point.

It is not surprising to see this undefeated champ rise to the top again, but this year proved more daunting than most for the retail giant. Amazon — a company with an entire industry phenomenon named after it —...

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Amazon opens two new fulfillment centers in Mexico

Amazon recently opened two fulfillment centers outside the populous Mexico City area in the cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Company officials said the new facilities represent a $100 million investment in Mexico as Amazon aims to offer faster deliveries to more people across the country.

“The construction of a solid infrastructure network allows the company to stay closer than ever to clients, and thanks to that, it’s possible to offer fast deliveries,” Amazon said in a statement, according...

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As e-commerce soars, logistics real estate in Texas is hot

Across Texas, distribution centers and logistics facilities are hot commodities, fueled by a surge in online shopping. 

Amazon, FedEx and Lowe’s are three of the companies that have all either opened or announced new distribution and logistics facilities aimed at e-commerce in the Lone Star State since May.

The coronavirus pandemic and shelter-in-place restrictions that followed accelerated e-commerce growth and the need for warehouse space, said Kris Bjorson, head of retail e-commerce...

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Amazon Air expands at unprecedented pace, report says

A white Amazon cargo jet with front wheel lifting off on takeoff.

Like its parent company, Amazon Air has had fast growth in its DNA since its inception in 2016. But a confluence of factors has turbocharged that growth this summer, according to a new report by researchers at DePaul University.

Since May, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has added a dozen aircraft to its fleet, increased daily flight activity by more than 30%, continued to decentralize operations with the addition of new hubs and significantly changed service patterns in the Northeast and Florida, the...

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Amazon Air launches operations at new Florida hub

White Amazon jet with dark blue tail parked at new Lakeland, Florida, air hub, view from rear and above.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) inaugurated its new regional air hub near Tampa, Florida, with the arrival of the first freighter flight on Thursday.

The 42-acre air terminal is at Lakeland Linder International Airport, a general aviation airport. Amazon operates a large fulfillment center in Lakeland, which is chock full of distribution centers.

Amazon invested more than $100 million in the 285,000-square-foot air cargo complex, which includes ramp space for seven all-cargo planes, city officials stated...

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Amazon plans new facility in El Paso, brings 700 jobs

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to open its first fulfillment center in El Paso, Texas. 

The new fulfillment center, which is anticipated to launch in 2021, will create more than 700 new, full-time jobs.

“It’s a done deal, Amazon is coming to El Paso, we’re lucky to have them,” said Jon Barela, chief executive of the Borderplex Alliance during a Wednesday, July 22 press conference. 

In the new 625,000 square-foot fulfillment center, Amazon employees will work alongside Amazon robotics to pick, pack...

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Amazon to build giant central Texas fulfillment center

New Amazon fulfillment center in Texas

Online retail logistics services giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) said it will start construction of a new fulfillment center in the central Texas city of Pflugerville, a suburb 18 miles northeast of the state capital, Austin.

The company plans to open the facility in 2021 and will hire about 1,000 new employees. Robotic systems will also be used to pick, pack and ship small items to customers, such as books, electronics and toys.

Amazon’s Pflugerville fulfillment center will be located off State...

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