Amazon Eyes Ocean Freight Network, Logistics Company Says

Amazon may be moving toward offering non-vessel operating common-carrier (NVOCC) services, said Flexport, a logistics company, in a post on its blog. "Flexport has obtained information that Amazon China has received a license to operate as an ocean freight forwarder" in the U.S, said Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen. Petersen pointed to the Federal Maritime Commission's directory of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, which has a listing for "Beijing Century JOYO Courier Service Co. Ltd," with the trade name Amazon China on the license, said Petersen. Amazon bought JOYO in 2004, he said. "By offering ocean freight services, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will make it easier for its customers to move goods into the company’s logistics network." An Amazon spokeswoman confirmed to us the accuracy of the FMC filing, declining to comment further.