List of news articles about Amazon
Amazon began selling books in Japan in 2000, but it didn't establish its own logistics centers until 2005. It also started offering its inventory storage and product delivery service, "Fulfillment," in 2008. Currently, Amazon has over 25 fulfillment centers and more than 50 delivery stations throughout Japan. Furthermore, it continuously strengthens its last-mile delivery capabilities through services like Amazon Flex, Amazon Hub Delivery, and delivery service partners.
- Amazon unveils its largest fulfillment center in the Kansai region, capable of storing up to 1500 million items. (February 09) September 10, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Amazon to build new 11.1 m2 fulfillment center, the largest in the Kansai region, in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. (February 08) August 5, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Seino HD and AZ-COM Maruwa HD: The presidents of both companies discuss what lies "beyond" mutual complementarity through their partnership. (February 06) June 19, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
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- CBRE/Open house to be held on October 23rd at their refrigerated warehouse in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture; ready for immediate use.
- C-OS will hold a webinar on October 27th titled "Creating a Workplace That Is Chosen Even with Labor Shortages."
- NEC and NBC Information Systems to hold "Affordable DX" seminars on October 14, 23, and 27.
- Daito Kentaku and Japan Logistics Facilities to complete a logistics center near the "Samukawa Kita IC" in Kanagawa Prefecture in April 2027.
- CBRE will hold a preview of "Marq Rokko 3" in Higashinada-ku, Kobe City on October 29th, and will also provide a market explanation.
- GLP Japan will hold a preview event for "Marq Kitamoto" in Saitama Prefecture on October 21st and 22nd.
- CBRE begins tenant leasing for a 1.4 m2 multi-tenant logistics facility in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- CBRE/Hyogo: Open House and Foreign Worker System Seminar to be held on October 22nd at "Rene Logi Kobe Port Island"
- CREDO / Saitama Prefecture "CREDO Kazo" Preview Event to be held on October 20th and 21st
- LNEWS / Seminar to be held on November 5th with the theme "Breaking through the 'limits' of logistics cost countermeasures"
- TC Shinko Real Estate / Seeking tenants for "AS-LOGI Ayase" in Kanagawa Prefecture and "AS-LOGI Suzuka" in Mie Prefecture.
- Colliers will hold an open house for its logistics facility in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture on October 22nd and 23rd.
- Mitani Computer launches AI-powered WMS "W-KEEPER AX" and demonstrates it at EC General Exhibition.
- Mitsubishi Estate / Open House for "LogiCross Osaka Taisho II" on October 20th and 21st
- Kohei Shimatani, head of operations, has been appointed president of Amazon Japan, creating a two-person president system. (February 06) June 1, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon launches product delivery service utilizing Shinkansen bullet trains, expanding same-day delivery in the Aomori, Hakodate, and Kanazawa areas. (February 05) May 29, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon welcomes over 300 new employees to an induction ceremony with the slogan "Be a leader," featuring surprise appearances by Rino Sashihara and others. (February 04) April 1, 2026 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon opens second fulfillment center in Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture, with a 108,000 m2 capacity. (February 02) February 12, 2026 Logistics facilities
- Amazon's Chiba Minato FC public tour attracts 1000 participants in just two months since its launch. (February 12) December 23, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon/Thank your delivery driver for every 500 yen you give them, with a 500,000-time offer. (February 11) November 14, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Tsubakimoto Chain Co., Ltd. launches new plan for data analysis service for logistics warehouses. (February 10) October 27, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Amazon launches public tours of its logistics facilities, opening its Chiba Minato FC to the public. (February 10) October 9, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon/Robotics to be introduced for the first time in the Tokai region, including geothermal air conditioning and solar power generation on walls. (February 09) September 18, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon unveils its first 120,000 m2 fulfillment center, scheduled to begin operations in Nagoya in August. (February 09) September 17, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Frontline of Logistics / The company's policy of "delivering dreams, not just products" is realized all at once with participation in Amazon DSP. (February 07) July 16, 2025 JobSite
- Amazon opens 6 new distribution centers, expanding its nighttime order and next-day delivery service nationwide. (February 07) July 1, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon opens new logistics hub in Nagoya, its largest base in Western Japan. (February 07) July 1, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon deploys its 100 millionth robot in Japan, using DeepFleet-generated AI models for increased efficiency. (February 07) July 1, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Amazon continues to invest in next-generation delivery station technology in Japan and Australia. (February 07) July 1, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Amazon unveils Chiba Minato FC ahead of tour, showcasing automation to make life easier for people (February 06) June 30, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon to launch Amazon Tours, which will open its logistics centers to the public, sometime in 2025. (February 06) June 30, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Packcity Japan/Amazon-powered "PUDO Stations" expand to approximately 6000 locations nationwide. (February 04) April 22, 2025 IT/Equipment
- Amazon / Four Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) locations to open in Spring 2025 (February 03) March 18, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon begins operations at a fulfillment center in Ome City, Tokyo, as a new delivery location. (February 02) February 7, 2025 Logistics facilities
- Amazon invests in four solar power plants, including one in Fukushima, bringing its total investments in Japan to 25. (February 01) January 29, 2025 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon to cease operations at three fulfillment centers in the Kanto region. (February 12) December 19, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon's investment in Hyogo Prefecture in 2023 will reach 310 billion yen, bringing its total investment since 2012 to 1370 billion yen. (February 12) December 16, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon: "Thank you" once, and your customer will be replaced by a 500 yen driver in a campaign offering 500,000 uses. (February 11) November 29, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requests action against Amazon Japan from the Japan Fair Trade Commission under the Transparency Act. (February 11) November 27, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon/DS invests over 55 billion yen in Shizuoka Prefecture for capital investment and business operating expenses. (February 11) November 22, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon: Total investment of over 1.3 trillion yen in 2023, opening of 2 fulfillment centers and 11 distribution centers. (February 11) November 5, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon launches entrepreneurship training program to support the establishment of delivery partners. (February 10) October 30, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Logistics Frontline / Amazon Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology at "Delivering the Future 2024" (February 10) October 24, 2024 Next-Logi
- Amazon/Nashville introduces new electric assist bicycle model with trailer. (February 10) October 9, 2024 international
- App5 integrates with CommerceRobot/Amazon seller tools to eliminate human error. (February 09) September 30, 2024 IT/Equipment
- Amazon opens 15 new distribution centers, including its first locations in Niigata and Kagoshima. (February 09) September 24, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to participate in environmental initiative to decarbonize international logistics. (February 09) September 13, 2024 international
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling for a reduction in redeliveries and introducing services from various companies through a special website. (February 08) August 28, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon unveils new logistics center in Sagamihara, bringing its total investment in Kanagawa Prefecture to 8300 billion yen. (February 08) August 20, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Amazon discusses "co-creation" with industry, academia, and government to move towards sustainable last-mile logistics. (February 08) August 8, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon to expand last-mile delivery service, investing over 250 billion yen in 2024. (February 08) August 7, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon to begin next-day delivery to Hokkaido, utilizing the cargo hold of ANA passenger planes. (February 08) August 5, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon is offering free drinks to its delivery partners to help them stay hydrated. (February 07) July 10, 2024 CSR
- ACROSS launches full-scale delivery service for e-commerce businesses, starting from 350 yen per box. (February 06) June 19, 2024 SCM/Management
- Aiphone/Automatic Lock Unlocking System now supports Amazon Key. (February 05) May 16, 2024 IT/Equipment
- Amazon to install "Amazon Lockers" in all 47 prefectures to reduce redeliveries. (February 04) April 22, 2024 SCM/Management
- Amazon promotes diversity, shipping with limited edition rainbow-colored tape. (February 04) April 15, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- AquaLeaf/EC management system "SukeNeko" fully automates order processing. (February 04) April 11, 2024 IT/Equipment
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Momentum to improve logistics efficiency is growing, with a public-private partnership launching "Tokyo Logistics Biz". (February 03) March 29, 2024 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon's new Sagamiko Fulfillment Center will begin operations on April 24th. (February 03) March 21, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Amazon to build its largest Amazon Robotics-equipped logistics center in Japan in Sagamihara City (February 03) March 18, 2024 Logistics facilities
- Fujitsu co-hosts seminars with AWS, SAP, and others at Tokyo Big Sight. (February 02) February 5, 2024 Seminars
- Amazon expands its online grocery delivery area to include Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Saitama. (February 01) January 31, 2024 SCM/Management
- Amazon: 7% of deliveries are packaged in the original product packaging, and customers "have no resistance" to it. (February 11) November 22, 2023 Surveys and Statistics
- Amazon's total investment in Japan in 2022 alone exceeded 1.2 trillion yen. (February 11) November 15, 2023 SCM/Management
- Amazon/Amazon Flex officially begins delivery using light passenger vehicles. (February 10) October 26, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon launches delivery service using electric-assist bicycles with trailers. (February 10) October 18, 2023 IT/Equipment
- Blue Yonder acquires UK-based e-commerce shipping and return system provider Doddle. (February 10) October 13, 2023 SCM/Management
- Mitsui Fudosan Residential introduces two services to reduce redeliveries. (February 10) October 11, 2023 IT/Equipment
- Amazon opens a storage and shipping base for disaster relief supplies at Sagamihara FC. (February 09) September 28, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Aucfan launches inventory monitoring and listing automation tool for e-commerce businesses. (February 09) September 25, 2023 IT/Equipment
- Amazon opens its first sorting center in Japan, "Sort Center," in Tokyo. (February 09) September 13, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Logistics Frontline / The Reality of Paternity Leave: Three Amazon Employees Take Leave Simultaneously (February 07) July 20, 2023 JobSite
- Amazon opens 11 new DS locations nationwide, enabling next-day delivery for over 700 million items. (February 07) July 6, 2023 Logistics facilities
- GBtechnology offers joint delivery services to clients other than Amazon and Rakuten. (February 07) July 5, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon/First domestic public unveiling of the interior of its 12 m2 Chiba Minato FC before completion. (February 06) June 7, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Amazon to build Japan's largest automated fulfillment center in Chiba City, to begin operations in August. (February 06) June 1, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Fujitsu introduces its DX initiatives for transportation and delivery to address the 2024 problem. (February 05) May 30, 2023 Seminars
- Amazon opens a storage base for disaster relief supplies at Amagasaki FC. (February 05) May 23, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Amazon expands Amazon Fresh delivery area to 1 metropolitan area and 2 prefectures. (February 05) May 18, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government holds departure ceremony for "Tokyo Project" fuel cell small trucks (February 05) May 15, 2023 IT/Equipment
- Redelivery Reduction PR Month: Yamato Transport, Sagawa Express, Amazon, and others announce initiatives. (February 04) April 3, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon adds Yamato FC (TPN1) as a FBA shipping destination. (February 03) March 31, 2023 Logistics facilities
- Amazon launches next-generation DSP system to support the establishment of delivery companies. (February 03) March 30, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Logistics Frontline / Amazon Japan International Women's Day, Exclusive Interview (February 03) March 24, 2023 JobSite
- Amazon celebrates International Women's Day by having only women manage logistics operations at its Funabashi distribution center. (February 03) March 8, 2023 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon collaborates with Mitsui Fudosan POS to offer secure "contactless delivery" in apartment buildings. (February 03) March 2, 2023 SCM/Management
- Tokai Electronics uses AWS AI services to streamline roll call and alcohol testing operations. (February 02) February 22, 2023 IT/Equipment
- The Cutting Edge of Logistics: The Complete Picture of Amazon Robotics (February 01) January 20, 2023 Next-Logi
- Amazon: Storage capacity increased by 10% in 2022, and the rate of unattended delivery reached approximately 75%. (February 12) December 29, 2022 3PL/Logistics company
- Amazon revises seller fees and FBA fees for 2023. (February 12) December 22, 2022 SCM/Management
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