Amazon also has robotics fulfillment centers in Louisiana and Texas, and announced another new facility in North Carolina in March.

There will also be expansion of cargo-handling capacity at the Changi East Industrial Zone for airfreight, air express and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) activities. 

Efforts to nearshore manufacturing out of Asia and into Mexico also slowed in 2024, as consistent access to roads, energy and water remained a "persistent challenge."

The benefits of these five strategies go beyond even sustainability, as they provide cost savings, support compliance and positively contribute to overall brand reputation. 

The world's largest e-tailer said it expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running as part of a broad effort to establish a dedicated rural delivery network.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.

Most companies said bringing back supply chains within the U.S. could as much as double their costs, and it would be more cost-effective to relocate them to lower-tariffed countries.

The project was first proposed in 2019, but had been stuck, awaiting final authorization from the USDOT's Maritime Administration.

Shortly after the failed vote, CAUSE accused Amazon of engaging in "relentless and illegal efforts" to intimidate pro-union workers.

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.