Amazon currently operates over 600 fulfillment centers, delivery sites, and same-day facilities across the United States. To enhance its warehousing and logistics capabilities, the company is planning an ambitious expansion, which includes the addition of 80 new sites in both urban and rural locations. This expansion is part of a broader initiative that involves an investment of $15 billion aimed at better serving its customers.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Amazon is actively seeking proposals from capital partners to help finance this expansion. The company is contemplating long-term leases between 15 to 25 years with these partners, though it may also make direct investments in selected warehousing and logistics sites. The new logistics facilities are expected to primarily serve as delivery hubs, while some will operate as sophisticated fulfillment centers featuring robotic systems.

This marks a significant return to warehouse development for Amazon after a slowdown in construction following a pandemic-era boom. The report highlights that discussions regarding these projects are ongoing and not yet finalized. An Amazon spokesperson, Steve Kelly, explained that meetings with capital partners are a standard part of the due diligence process as the company evaluates future projects.

Additionally, Amazon has recently canceled orders for various products sourced from China and other Asian countries, including scooters, air conditioners, and beach chairs. These cancellations occurred shortly after tariff hikes were announced, leading some vendors to believe that the decision was a direct response to new trade policies. Although Amazon has not issued a public statement regarding these cancellations, the company has recognized that international trade presents significant risks following the tariff increases.