Amazon utilizes Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains, traveling at 200 mph, for middle-mile package transportation from Tokyo to northern Japan since March.
The brief
By integrating high-speed rail for line-haul, Amazon reduced transit times for same-day delivery and decreased carbon emissions, validating the use of existing infrastructure for expedited freight. Concurrently, Amazon deployed e-cargo bikes in Culver City, California, for last-mile delivery, handling around 240 packages per shift in urban environments, optimizing for density and reduced vehicle presence.
Takeaway
Evaluate existing intermodal networks or micro-mobility options in your high-density corridors for potential integration to optimize speed or last-mile efficiency.
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