Amazon eyes $15B logistics build-out amid shifting global trade

Amazon is weighing a $15 billion expansion plan that could add 80 new logistics hubs across the U.S., including robot-powered fulfilment centres. The move signals a renewed focus on last-mile delivery dominance, even as the company reins in past pandemic-era overspending on infrastructure.

This comes as Amazon reportedly halts orders from Chinese and Asian suppliers—suggesting early manoeuvres in response to rising U.S. tariffs and escalating global trade tensions. For logistics leaders, it’s a strong signal that agility, localisation, and automation are set to define the next wave of competitive advantage.

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