Amazon to divert freight from China to areas not impacted by lockdowns as Covid surge hits cross-border e-commerce
Amazon said it does not anticipate significant disruptions, as it will divert freight to neighbouring warehouses in the region
The e-commerce giant joins other companies like Apple supplier Foxconn and Japan’s Toyota in seeking to counter disruptions from China’s Covid controls
The icon of Amazon.cn seen on a box on May 22, 2016. Photo: Getty Images
Amazon.com said it would counter any disruptions due to the lockdowns in Chinese cities by diverting freight to warehouses in unaffected regions, as companies rush to comply with the country’s controls to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The US e-commerce giant said it had purchased more local inventory during the early outbreak of the Omicron variant to stay better prepared to handle potential disruptions.