Amazon Shipping: How It Works and What It Means for Your Logistics
When you think of Amazon shipping, the massive, self-owned delivery system that moves millions of packages daily across the U.S. and beyond. Also known as Amazon Logistics, it’s not just a delivery service—it’s a fully integrated supply chain engine that includes warehouses, delivery vans, air freight, and even last-mile drivers working directly for Amazon. This isn’t like using FedEx or UPS. Amazon controls every step: from when a product leaves the warehouse to when it lands on your porch. That control lets them promise two-day delivery, sometimes even same-day, and still undercut competitors on cost.
But Amazon shipping doesn’t just serve its own store. Through services like Amazon Prime Shipping and Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon), third-party sellers rely on it too. If you’re a small business selling online, using Amazon’s logistics means you tap into their network of fulfillment centers, automated sorting, and delivery routes. That’s powerful—but it also means you’re tied to their rules, fees, and timelines. Meanwhile, other players like UPS, DHL, and USPS still handle the bulk of international shipping and heavy freight. Freight forwarding, for example, still needs human experts to navigate customs, tariffs, and cross-border paperwork—something Amazon doesn’t fully replace. And while Amazon’s warehouse management tech is advanced, it’s mostly locked inside their own system. Outside companies still use tools like WMS and SAP EWM to manage their own inventory and shipping.
What you’ll find in the posts below are real breakdowns of how shipping works today—not just Amazon, but the whole ecosystem. You’ll see how courier pricing adds up, why DHL might beat USPS on speed but not cost, and how pallet shipping with UPS actually works. There’s also clear comparisons between carriers, salary trends in logistics, and what it takes to move goods across borders. Whether you’re shipping a bike across Chennai or a 100-pound box overseas, these posts give you the facts you need to make smarter, cheaper, faster decisions. No fluff. Just what works.
