Amazon suspends shipment of items except for medical supplies

cde.news desk 17 March 2020, 16:06 · 1 min read

epa07710074 Workers sort packages in the new Amazon Sorting Warehouse in the Settecamini area of Rome, 11 July 2019. Reports state Amazon hopes to increase its logistics capacity and flexibility in Italy and ensure faster deliveries to clients. In addition the warehouse is hoped to provide better service for companies selling at Amazon as they benefit from distribution networks. The new sorting unit creates 70 new jobs and covers a space of 8000 square meters. EPA-EFE/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

Amazon has temporarily suspended the shipment of all items from independent merchants to its warehouses that are not medical supplies or “high-demand” products, the Independent (UK) reports.

This temporary suspension will go through April 5 as the e-commerce giant prioritises products relating to combating the growing coronavirus pandemic.

An Amazon spokesperson told the Independent: “We are temporarily prioritising household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products coming into our fulfilment centres so we can more quickly receive, restock, and ship these products to customers.”

Via The Independent

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Amazon suspends shipment of items except for medical supplies

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