Whatever products or materials you’re trying to move, it’s always a good thing to have options. But sometimes those options can get confusing to understand and determine how they fit with your transportation needs. To help, we’ll bring clarity to some of Amazon’s most popular transportation offerings.
Freight shipping with Amazon Freight
Who it’s for: Businesses who need their goods hauled along the middle mile. These can range from the biggest enterprise organizations to smaller, “mom and pop” size businesses.
What it does: If you’ve ever wondered how you can tap into the speed and efficiency of the Amazon network for your freight shipping needs, Amazon Freight is the answer. It’s Amazon’s external trucking service. That means your business can use the larger Amazon network, advanced tech, and more than 70,000 trailers to move your loads. All shipments are run in Amazon’s 53-foot dry vans or intermodal containers and tracked with GPS. You can ship full truckload or less-than-truckload inbound to Amazon’s fulfillment centers or full truckload to your own facilities.
How you can learn more: Start quoting loads right away by creating an account (or login here if you already have one). If you’re a larger business, contact the Enterprise Sales Team to help you analyze your shipping needs.
Small parcel delivery via Amazon Shipping
Who it’s for: Businesses big and small who need their goods delivered to end customers on the final mile.
What it does: In many ways, small parcel delivery is the most visible part of the customer experience. Amazon Shipping puts the best of your brand at customers’ doorsteps with reliable, fast package delivery. You can use it for orders placed on Amazon, your own website, and even other sales channels. It runs deliveries seven days a week and has no additional weekend delivery fees or residential surcharges. You’ll be reassured during the entire package journey with sophisticated shipment tracking and the knowledge it’s being moved through the trusted Amazon network. For dog toy and treat company BarkBox it’s allowed them to reduce costs and deliver to 90% of their customers within one to three days.
How you can learn more: Get a better understanding of the Amazon Shipping offering on their website and then get started on your shipping journey here.
Freight in the skies with Amazon Air Cargo
Who it’s for: Businesses needing a fast, global way to move their freight including integrators, global and regional freight forwarders, direct shippers, and enterprise organizations.
What it does: Amazon’s transportation network extends to cruising altitude, and Amazon Air Cargo provides access to a dense, medium-wide body network. With more than 100 aircraft operating across 65+ locations, the service delivers cargo swiftly and securely through strategic hubs seven days per week. Their fleet of 737, 767, and A330 aircraft services domestic networks within North America, India, and Europe, with an extended global reach that includes Latin America and Asia. It’s all supported by real-time tracking, dynamic route optimization, and data-driven decision-making. They can move various cargo types, including temperature-sensitive goods, perishables, and certain dangerous goods. The service excels in time-sensitive shipments, leveraging Amazon’s tech infrastructure for precise monitoring and management. This commitment to reliability is backed by their new Money-Back Guarantee program.
How you can learn more: Learn about Amazon Air Cargo’s capabilities and reach here and then connect with the team via this short form.
Many options, one promise
As your transportation needs grow and change, Amazon is building solutions for you. It’s part of our drive to create a faster, safer, and more efficient network for our customers. To keep tabs on the latest from Amazon Freight and how we are helping businesses like yours, subscribe to the Shipper’s Update newsletter.
