Source: Adapted from Rodrigue, J-P (2020) “The Distribution Network of Amazon: Analyzing the Footprint of Freight Digitalization”, Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 88. Amazon Air operated by early 2024 a fleet of 90 leased aircraft, the majority being 767s. Amazon Air relies less on the hub-and-spoke structure than major air
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The Hub-and-Spoke Structure of Parcel Carriers
The distribution strategy adopted by parcel carriers such as FedEx and UPS is an example of an intermodal transport chain. It is usually composed of three steps:
C.8 – Distribution Facilities
Author: Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue Distribution facilities are flow-based structures that aim to consolidate, sort, and deconsolidate cargo to more efficiently service urban markets. 1. Air Hubs Distribution facilities are flow-based intermediate elements of freight distribution with the core purpose of routing cargo toward its destination, often using a hub-and-spoke structure.
Amazon E-Fulfillment Centers by Item
Source: Rodrigue, J-P (2020) “The Distribution Network of Amazon: Analyzing the Footprint of Freight Digitalization”, Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 88. N=268. An outcome of the diversity of items offered by online retailers such as Amazon is that a large number of e-fulfillment facilities (EFC) are designed not for the
Amazon E-Fulfillment Centers Network
Source: Rodrigue, J-P (2020) “The Distribution Network of Amazon: Analyzing the Footprint of Freight Digitalization”, Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 88. The locational behavior of Amazon’s e-fulfillment centers (EFC) shows a strong market orientation and relatively uniform distribution of facility sizes with a median footprint of 855,000 square feet. This
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Amazon Inbound Cross Dock Facilities Network
Source: Adapted from Rodrigue, J-P (2020) “The Distribution Network of Amazon: Analyzing the Footprint of Freight Digitalization”, Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 88. As of 2022, Amazon’s network of 36 inbound cross-docking facilities (IXD) was positioned in relation to port gateways and corridors, particularly around New York and Los Angeles,
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Logistics Facilities Supporting E-commerce
Source: Adapted from Rodrigue, J-P (2020) “The Distribution Network of Amazon: Analyzing the Footprint of Freight Digitalization”, Journal of Transport Geography, Vol. 88. The growth of online retail sales incited the development of new logistics structures through a process of functional specialization, particularly since e-commerce is based on parcel deliveries.