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Cargo Freight Forwarding Services with Amazon Freight
Cargo freight forwarding doesn’t have to be complicated. Understand what it is and how Amazon Freight’s leading freight forwarding services can help.
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Freight pallet shipping made easy with Amazon Freight
Discover the benefits and challenges of pallet shipping and find out whether it’s right for your shipping needs.
How to choose the right pallet courier service for your business
Choosing a pallet courier service can be complex. Understand how to compare pallet couriers and find out if Amazon Freight is the right carrier for you.
Peak Performance 2024
In Peak Period 2024, we delivered bigger, better results than ever before for our customers. Discover our peak performance in numbers.
Nestlé Enterprises SA: An Amazon Freight Case Study
Amazon Freight’s strategic partnership helped Nestlé Enterprises S.A. optimize inbound shipments and reduce logistics complexities. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s Case Study.
What is Green Logistics and Why is it Important?
What is green logistics? Discover the advantages of green logistics and learn how your business can implement a more sustainable logistics strategy now.
Understanding Amazon Freight, Amazon Shipping, Amazon Freight Partner, and Relay
Want to break into freight but don’t know where to start? Learn the key differences between Amazon Freight, Shipping, Freight Partner, and Relay here.
Freight Transportation by Road 101
What is freight transport by road? Explore the advantages of road freight and start shipping with Amazon Freight today.
In conversation with Chris Roe and Dr. Rebecca Harding: Freight now and into the future
The freight sector has transformed enormously over the last few years. Chris Roe sat down with Dr. Rebecca Harding to discuss it.
Amazon expands zero-exhaust emission deliveries with the UK’s largest-ever order of electric trucks
For the first time, Amazon has also launched rail deliveries across the UK as well as on-foot deliveries in central London.
Emma Mattress: An Amazon Freight Case Study
Amazon Freight’s scalable logistics solutions streamlined Emma Mattress’ supply chain, improving efficiency and shipment visibility. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s Case Study.
Key Steps for a Successful Freight Analysis Framework
Logistics is a constantly changing, interconnected industry. Find out the key steps for a successful Freight Analysis Framework.
How Freight Cost Analysis Can Reduce Shipping Costs
A freight cost analysis can help minimise unnecessary costs and optimise your freight spend. Find out how to reduce shipping costs with Amazon Freight.
UK & DE Freight Trends in 2024 and Beyond
As we head into 2024, shippers need insights into the fast-moving logistics landscape. Read the articles to download the new Amazon-sponsored report today.
Freight Dictionary: Freight terms explained
Freight shipping involves navigating industry jargon, from forwarding to brokerage, to efficiently move cargo between locations. Read the Freight Dictionary here.
Tips for a Greener Supply Chain
Freight industry faces barriers to cutting emissions, but awareness and gradual change are key to sustainable supply chains. Read more in Amazon Freight's article.
Preparing for Peak Shipping Season 2024
Peak shipping season's supply-demand challenges require creative logistics solutions to maintain efficiency and customer experience. Read how you can prepare for peak here.
The Difference Between FTL and LTL Shipping
Shippers have varying needs and transport options. Read Amazon Freight's guide to LTL vs FTL shipping to see how they impact your logistics.
Overcoming Challenges in the Shipping & Freight Industry
Freight forwarders and shippers encounter challenges across supply chain logistics, but these problems can be overcome or mitigated. Find out how here.
Streamlined Credit Approval With Amazon Freight Shipments
Get flexible credit terms with Amazon Freight, so you can boost customers' experience even during cash flow troubles. Read our article to find out how.
What is Merchant Haulage and Carrier Haulage? The Key Differences Explained
Haulage is vital for global economy, with merchant and carrier haulage serving distinct supply chain needs requiring best practices. Understand the key differences here.
The Importance and Benefits of Sustainability in Logistics
E-commerce growth spurs demand for sustainable logistics as firms seek to reduce emissions through innovative solutions. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.
What are Freight Lanes?
Freight lanes help speed up and optimise cargo journeys for carriers and shippers across the UK. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.
What is Cross Border Shipping?
Navigating cross-border shipping amid evolving trade rules and regulations is key for businesses seeking global growth. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.
Freight Insurance
Amazon Freight is the hassle-free and secure option for shippers. Unfortunately, moving freight cargo is not always free from risk.
Amazon's Exclusive Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Pilot
Exclusive behind the scenes look into what it means to work with a prototype of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.
Charles Kendall Freight Forwarding Excellence: An Amazon Freight Case Study
Amazon Freight's flexible solutions optimized Charles Kendall's shipment processes and delivery performance. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s Case Study.
Edit FTL Shipments
Shippers can now amend bookings before delivery with our easy edit option via the Amazon Freight booking portal. Find how to edit shipments here.
What are Freight Lanes?
Freight lanes help speed up and optimise cargo journeys for carriers and shippers across the UK. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.
Understanding Amazon Freight, Amazon Freight Partner, and Relay
Whether you’re a shipper, carrier, driver, or ambitious entrepreneur looking to break into trucking, Amazon has a pathway for you.
Amazon has grown its use of rail and sea transportation in Europe by 50% in 2023
We’re partnering with European carriers to move products via more than 100 rail lanes. Find out more here.
Carbon Savings With Intermodal Shipping
Intermodal is an increasingly popular option for freight transport, but there’s more shippers can do to maximise carbon offsetting. Find out more here.
What is a Transportation Management System?
TMS technology allows shippers to boost efficiency and improve delivery speeds. Let’s explore how this functions, why it could help your business.
How to Optimise Your Supply Chain
Logistics can be complex, and recent years have brought unprecedented supply chain disruptions around the world.
The Difference Between First, Middle and Last-Mile Logistics
There are many different stages to consider for freight logistics. Find out more about first, middle and last mile delivery here with Amazon Freight.
What is retail logistics?
Logistics in the retail industry has come a long way in the last two decades. Amazon has been behind the changing face of customer experience over many years
What is middle mile delivery?
There are many logistics stages for shippers to consider when moving freight. Read our article about the lesser-known middle mile delivery here.
Overcoming Challenges in the Shipping & Freight Industry
Freight forwarders and shippers encounter challenges across supply chain logistics, but these problems can be overcome or mitigated. Find out how here.
What is freight forwarding?
Many shippers often find themselves with large cargo to haul, but find the logistics process of delivering to customers causes a strain on their cash flow.
Freight pricing guide
The price of transporting road freight is determined by various factors that can depend on the costs to the carrier, the nature of the cargo, and other external influences.
Prohibited & Restricted items
When you need to move your goods efficiently and smoothly, Amazon Freight can help. Through our self-service portal, you can tap into Amazon’s network and transport your full truckload freight.
How to get a quote with Amazon Freight in 3 easy steps
When you need to move your goods efficiently and smoothly, Amazon Freight can help. Through our self-service portal, you can tap into Amazon’s network and transport your full truckload freight.
Amazon sets a new record for most renewable energy purchased by a single company
Our renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW.
Haulage: The Ultimate Guide
The haulage industry is an important cog to transporting goods by road. Read our guide to find out everything you need to know about haulage.
Freight Brokers: All You Need to Know
The job of the freight broker is to pair shippers with carriers who can transport their cargo, ensuring the pickup is secure and cost-effective for the former
Achieve Freight Optimisation & Efficiency
mDesign’s today, one of the US’s top Amazon sellers of home décor and home goods.
How to Ship Palletised Freight
Shipping palletised freight is often time-consuming and costly when it doesn’t need to be.
How Amazon is reducing packaging
From reducing packaging to increasing the use of materials that can be easily recycled, Amazon is committed to reinventing how orders are shipped for the good of customers and the planet.
Amazon to invest more than €1 billion to electrify its European transportation network
Amazon’s investment is intended to help spark innovation in zero-emission vehicles and encourage the deployment of public charging to reduce emissions.
Amazon announces 71 new renewable energy projects
Amazon has surpassed 100 renewable energy projects across Europe, with 202 projects also in North America, 57 in Asia-Pacific, and its first project in Latin America.
Amazon invests in green hydrogen companies
The Climate Pledge Fund’s latest investments in green hydrogen will help reduce global carbon emissions from heavy-duty transport and industries such as steel production.
Preparing a Pallet for Shipping: 4 Step Guide
For a safe and smooth freight journey, shippers often use palletised packaging. Read our step-by-step guide on how to prepare your pallet for shipping.
Amazon unveils first-ever fully electric heavy goods vehicles in its UK fleet
Another step towards Amazon's goal to be net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement's goal.
What is Amazon Freight ?
Amazon Freight offers transport logistics solutions to retail businesses of various sizes looking to ship freight via road transport.
What is Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA)?
If you’ve worked with Amazon before for our other logistics services, you may be wondering: can I get FBA inbound shipments with Amazon Freight?
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