Amazon announces an expansion of rail transport throughout Europe, aiming to shift away from road transportation by introducing 100 new rail routes and 300 maritime routes, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

increase in rail transport across Europe

The global e-commerce giant reveals a 50% increase in the use of rail and sea transport in Europe for 2023, emphasizing a commitment to reducing carbon emissions by decreasing reliance on road transport.

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Amazon collaborates with European carriers, including Cargo Beamer, VIIa, Mercitalia Group, Grimaldi, Stena Line, and DFDS, utilizing over 100 rail routes and 300 maritime routes.

This move underscores Amazon’s dedication to carbon reduction through a continued transition to rail transport, building on a trend that has seen a 300% increase in rail shipments in 2020, with a focus on transferring supplies between fulfillment centers across Europe.

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