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42% of shippers are actively seeking solutions to help them improve efficiency across shipping operations. At the same time, 43% plan to increase their use of tech. If you share these goals, we’d love to meet you at the intersection.
The idea of shipping is a simple proposition, but under the surface is a complexity that supply chain professionals know well. That’s why Amazon Freight has built a team to help our largest shippers on each stage of their experience.
Peak season is heating up for many shippers and so are the events for transportation and supply chain professionals. At Amazon Freight, we’ll be on the road and hope to see you.
Warm weather shipping has begun. At Amazon Freight, we’ve been trucking along and giving shippers access to the Amazon network. Here’s what else we’ve been up to.
Finding ways to reduce emissions in transportation plays a crucial role in global sustainability. To help get there, Amazon is prioritizing its sustainability investments.
Amazon will be at the upcoming Gartner Supply Chain Symposium. Join us to hear how we are using AI to optimize our network and operations.
Shipper tips
Freight shipping isn’t just a line item. It’s a critical process that drives value for your bottom line. Whether you’re just building out your freight operations or been running it for decades, optimizing your strategy is key. Here’s what to keep top-of-mind.
The question isn’t whether a shipping surge will happen. It’s whether you’ll be ready when it does. The good news: With the right planning, processes, and freight provider, you can scale quickly and confidently. Here’s how.
Many businesses struggle with a fundamental challenge: their shipment volumes don’t fit neatly into traditional freight categories. They’re too large for parcel services but too small to justify full truckload rates. This is where small freight shipping becomes not just relevant, but essential.
As businesses grow and change, so do their shipping needs. What started as a few parcels a day can quickly turn into pallets and the need for a more deliberate strategy. We break down the three modes and explore how to determine which will work best.
The right tools make managing freight shipping easy. No waiting for a response to your tracking follow-up email. No long hold times over the phone. With Amazon Freight’s self-service online portal, everything you need to know about your load is at your fingertips.
Welcome to Amazon Freight. Our goal is simple: make middle-mile freight shipping easier for your business. Whether you’re just beginning to explore freight options or looking for a smoother way to manage existing shipments, we’re here to help.
Customer stories
If you’re exploring freight options, chances are Amazon Freight has crossed your radar. But what do shippers actually think about Amazon Freight? Here is what real customers have to say.
If you work in logistics at a company that sells water bottles, there’s no humor when your operations experience a “bottleneck.” Such backups send kinks throughout the supply chain. That’s what Joel McAllister of
HydroJug faced on a weekly basis before they started using Amazon Freight.
When you work in the world of logistics, some days are filled with chaos and uncertainty. Hanna Xu is familiar with those type of days as a project manager for JW Fulfillment. With Amazon Freight, she’s found a provider that is a sense of calm in the storm.
When people want their coffee, they usually want it now. That’s the challenge Intelligent Blends faces each week. That means their freight provider has to be on point, says Adam Bartell, their manager of operations.
Bryan Cuevas, CEO of C Group Logistics, knows the feeling of watching a trailer leave his yard. “You need confidence it’s going to get where it needs to be.”
Before turning to Amazon Freight, Calgary-based Specialty Laminates had a major barrier, and that was freight.
People
Meet Bobby Bailey, an Amazon Freight Dedicated Transportation Consultant who helps his customers’ freight orders get to their destination as planned, while also looking around corners to help solve customer pain points.
At Amazon Freight, we believe in the power of people to drive innovation and excellence in customer service. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Tamika Durham, a Program Manager for Service Excellence. Her role is crucial in shaping our customer-centric approach.
As the General Manager of Amazon Freight, Ari Silkey oversees the Amazon Freight business that leverages the Amazon network and technology to enable external businesses to tap into them. We sat down with him to get his thoughts on his vision for the organization.
Meet Brent Kreider from Amazon Freight. He works closely with some of the biggest companies in the world to optimize their shipping and tap into Amazon’s network.
Colleen Crewe works closely with some of the biggest companies in the world to optimize their shipping and tap into Amazon’s freight network.
Meet Amazon Freight’s Chidi Onwuka, a pricing expert, who shares his experience in the field and insights into what impacts freight rates and how he works with shippers.