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Published in TZ Latest News 14 January, 2016 by The TZ Newswire Staff

Amazon expands logistics reach with move into ocean shipping

Amazon.com Inc’s (AMZN.O) China arm has registered as an ocean freight forwarder, according to the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, a move that will give it more control over shipping products from Chinese factories to U.S. shoppers. The registration is the latest indication that Amazon plans to expand its logistics reach to cut costs for its retail business and potentially provide third-party logistics services to other industries.

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