Amazon anuncia novo centro de distribuição em Pernambuco

Summary

This week, Amazon announced the opening of its first distribution center in Brazil's northeast, located in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, near Recife. This new facility will enable Amazon to deliver to five northeastern capitals—Recife, João Pessoa, Natal, Maceió, and Fortaleza—within two days. This marks the first physical Amazon operation outside of São Paulo, with the center expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2020. The project will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, adding to the over 3,200 positions Amazon has already generated in Brazil since 2012.

Takeaways

• 😀 Amazon announced the opening of its first distribution center in the Northeast of Brazil, located in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, near Recife.
• 😀 The new distribution center will enable Amazon to offer deliveries in two days to five capitals in the Northeast: Recife, João Pessoa, Natal, Maceió, and Fortaleza.
• 😀 This is Amazon's first physical operation outside São Paulo since its arrival in Brazil.
• 😀 The distribution center is expected to begin operations in the first quarter of 2020.
• 😀 The center will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, contributing to local employment.
• 😀 Since its arrival in Brazil in 2012, Amazon has created more than 3,200 jobs across the country.
• 😀 The expansion into the Northeast region is part of Amazon's effort to increase its presence in Brazil.
• 😀 The new facility will improve Amazon's logistical capabilities in the country, reducing delivery times for customers.
• 😀 The move reflects Amazon's ongoing investment in infrastructure to support its e-commerce operations in Brazil.
• 😀 The center's opening in Cabo de Santo Agostinho will enhance the company's ability to serve customers more efficiently in the region.

Q & A

Where is Amazon's first distribution center in the Northeast of Brazil located?

Amazon's first distribution center in the Northeast of Brazil is located in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, near Recife.

How will the new Amazon distribution center benefit the Northeast region of Brazil?

The new distribution center will allow Amazon to deliver products within two days to five capitals in the Northeast: Recife, João Pessoa, Natal, Maceió, and Fortaleza.

What makes this Amazon distribution center significant for Brazil?

It is Amazon's first physical operation outside São Paulo since the company arrived in Brazil.

When is Amazon expected to begin operations at the new distribution center?

Amazon plans to begin operations at the new distribution center in the first quarter of 2020.

How many jobs will the new distribution center create?

The new center is expected to generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.

How many jobs has Amazon already created in Brazil since 2012?

Since 2012, Amazon has created more than 3,200 jobs in Brazil.

Which Brazilian cities will benefit from the two-day delivery service?

The cities that will benefit from the two-day delivery service are Recife, João Pessoa, Natal, Maceió, and Fortaleza.

What is the role of the new Amazon distribution center for the company’s expansion in Brazil?

The new distribution center represents Amazon's efforts to expand its operations outside São Paulo and improve logistics in the Northeast region.

What kind of employment opportunities will the new Amazon center provide?

The new Amazon center will create both direct and indirect job opportunities, enhancing local employment in the region.

How does this new center contribute to Amazon's logistical efficiency in Brazil?

By having a center in the Northeast, Amazon will improve delivery speeds, reducing the time it takes to serve customers in the region.