Inside Amazon Air’s freighter network: E-commerce, fleet and global growth скачать в хорошем качестве

Inside Amazon Air’s freighter network: E-commerce, fleet and global growth

At the TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Rajarshi Chatterjee from The STAT Trade Times spoke with Raoul Sreenivasan, Vice President, Amazon Global Air, on how Amazon Air has evolved from an e-commerce logistics network into a full-fledged air cargo operator with a dedicated freighter fleet. Sreenivasan discussed how Amazon Air is strengthening its global network to meet rising demand for faster and more reliable deliveries, while navigating shifting trade lanes driven by tariffs and de-minimis changes. The conversation covered fleet composition and utilisation, the balance between Amazon-owned and third-party cargo, and plans for network expansion. He also shared insights on regional demand trends, new sourcing hubs and the export–import potential shaping future air cargo flows. The discussion concluded with a look at how Amazon Air is deploying technology to improve operational efficiency and advancing sustainability initiatives, including packaging, as e-commerce continues to reshape global air cargo. 00:00 Introduction 01:12 How e-commerce is reshaping Amazon Air 02:50 Inside Amazon Air’s fleet and airline partnerships 04:12 Tariffs and trade changes impacting Amazon Air 05:00 Amazon cargo vs third-party shipments 07:00 Fastest growing air cargo markets 07:38 AI and automation powering Amazon Air 09:40 Amazon’s sustainable packaging efforts 11:44 Most memorable air cargo moment