Month: August 2024

Amazon fulfillment cost in H1 2024: 37,5% of net sales

Amazon’s net product sales for the first half of 2024 were $122 billion. Amazon’s online store sales rose 5% in the second quarter to $55.4 billion, compared with a growth of 7% in the first quarter. Reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said cautious consumers were seeking cheaper purchase options, sending shares …

The 2024 Paris Games, sustainable innovation accelerators for city logistics

Paris 2024 Games: 754 competitions and ceremonies, 41 Olympic sites, and 20 Paralympic venues in Paris, involving 10,500 athletes, over 10 million spectators, and 45,000 accredited journalists. Goods: 900,000 pieces of sports equipment, 1.3 million other items, 170,000 pallets, 60,000 luggage, and 14,000 last-mile trips. These figures underscore the immense complexity of organizing such a …