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A step-by-step guide to cross-border shipping, including tips, costs, documentation, customs, potential pitfalls, and how to choose a reliable freight partner.

Discover the most frequent freight pitfalls, and practical fixes shippers can put in place.

Discover the difference between logistics vs transportation and find out more about Amazon Freight’s leading transport and logistics services.

This article was published by Supply Chain Digital on October 3, 2025.

Discover the most common reasons behind pallet rejections, and learn how to ensure your loads are always compliant and accepted.

Find out how cargo shipping works, what sets it apart from parcel delivery, and why it matters for growing businesses.

Discover the difference between the euro pallet size and standard pallet size, and learn how to choose the right pallet for your cross-border shipments.

Prepare for peak season. Learn how to optimise efficiency, maintain reliability, and set your business up for success during the busiest time of the year.

Q4 brings surging demand and less flexibility in the network. To make planning easier, Amazon Freight has launched its Peak Season Success Guide.

Read the latest freight insights from Amazon’s 2024 sustainability report.

Amazon Freight ensures efficient and reliable freight movement by leveraging Amazon’s scale, technology, and established logistics infrastructure to tap into a wide freight network.

A smarter, clearer view of your shipments.

Discover how freight consolidation can help businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and lower their carbon footprint.

Cargo freight forwarding doesn’t have to be complicated. Understand what it is and how Amazon Freight’s leading freight forwarding services can help.

Smooth supply chain operations are more important than ever. Learn how Amazon Freight can help and get started today.

The future of freight is green, and sustainable transport is taking us there. Find out more about the benefits of sustainable transportation now.

Small businesses face unique freight challenges that require bespoke solutions. Discover the best small business shipping solutions or get a quote today.

What is freight logistics? Explore the intersection of freight and logistics in our latest blog or find out how Amazon Freight can help optimise your freight.

Chargebacks are harmful to vendors when shipping freight. Read this article to find out what chargebacks are and how to avoid them.

Join us to learn how Amazon Freight is building a more sustainable, scalable network across Europe.

What is freight transport by road? Explore the advantages of road freight and start shipping with Amazon Freight today.

Choosing a pallet shipping courier service can be complex. Learn how to compare pallet service couriers and whether Amazon Freight is the right provider.

Freight pallet shipping in Germany: everything you need to know about pallet shipping with Amazon Freight

In Peak Period 2024, we delivered bigger, better results than ever before for our customers. Discover our peak performance in numbers.

What is sustainable logistics? Discover the benefits of sustainable logistics and learn how your company can implement a greener logistics strategy.

Learn about the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the impressive results achieved in this case study.

For the first time, Amazon has also launched rail deliveries across the UK as well as on-foot deliveries in central London.

Logistics is a constantly changing, interconnected industry. Find out the key steps for a successful Freight Analysis Framework.

A freight cost analysis can help minimise unnecessary costs and optimise your freight spend. Find out how to reduce shipping costs with Amazon Freight.

Want to break into freight but don’t know where to start? Learn the key differences between Amazon Freight, Shipping, Freight Partner, and Relay here.

Find out what cross-border freight transport is, which documents you need and how you can save costs by choosing the right freight forwarder.

Businesses in Europe can choose different pallet options to ensure secure freight shipping. Find out the best solution from Amazon Freight.

Exclusive behind the scenes look into what it means to work with a prototype of hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. Find out how in Amazon Freight’s article.

Find out how to develop a more sustainable supply chain, comply with regulatory standards, and guarantee environmentally friendly transport of goods.

During peak season, logistics providers have to meet high demand and offer the best possible service. Here’s how to prepare for the peak shipping season.

Learn the difference between a forwarder and a carrier so that your freight can reach its destination safely and in a cost-effective way.

Learn the differences between the main “Haulage” categories, Merchant and Carrier Haulage.

Learn about the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the impressive results achieved in this case study.

Sustainable logistics is an important goal for all industries. Read our article about energy-efficient storage and innovative supply chain strategies.

Get flexible credit terms with Amazon Freight, so you can boost customers’ experience even during cash flow troubles. Read our article to find out how.

Learn the difference between a forwarder and a carrier so that your freight can reach its destination safely and in a cost-effective way.

In freight transport, shippers need to be know the difference between full truckload and less-than-truckload shipments. Learn all you need to know here.

Learn how you can optimize your freight lanes & freight traffic through digital innovation to save costs, time and personnel costs.

As we head into 2024, shippers need insights into the fast-moving logistics landscape. Read the articles to download the new Amazon-sponsored report today.

TMS technology allows shippers to boost efficiency and improve delivery speeds. Let’s explore how this functions, why it could help your business.

Many shippers often find themselves with large cargo to haul, but find the logistics process of delivering to customers causes a strain on their cash flow.

Amazon Freight’s peak performance data shows the progress we made in 2023. Read on to find out how we’re making freight easy and hassle-free.

The Düsseldorf-based company Mameido and thousands of other German SMEs rely on Amazon Logistics. Find out why here.

Track your cargo from start to finish with shipment tracking. GPS always keeps you up to date.

Want to break into freight but don’t know where to start? Learn the key differences between Amazon Freight, Shipping, Freight Partner, and Relay here.

Logistics can be complex, and recent years have brought unprecedented supply chain disruptions around the world.

The European freight market is huge. In 2022, road freight transport across the EU was estimated to be over 13.6 billion tonnes.

What is retail logistics? Amazon Freight offers transport logistics solutions to retail businesses of various sizes looking to ship freight via road transport.

If you’ve worked with Amazon before for our other logistics services, you may be wondering: can I get FBA inbound shipments with Amazon Freight?

Amazon Freight offers transport logistics solutions to retail businesses of various sizes looking to ship freight via road transport.

Amazon Freight is the hassle-free and secure option for shippers. Unfortunately, moving freight cargo is not always free from risk.

When you need to move your goods efficiently and smoothly, Amazon Freight can help. Through our self-service portal, you can tap into Amazon’s network and transport your full truckload freight.

The price of transporting road freight is determined by various factors that can depend on the costs to the carrier, the nature of the cargo, and other external influences.

Our renewable energy portfolio now totals more than 20 GW.

When you need to move your goods efficiently and smoothly, Amazon Freight can help. Through our self-service portal, you can tap into Amazon’s network and transport your full truckload freight.

Shipping palletised freight is often time-consuming and costly when it doesn’t need to be.

For a safe and smooth freight journey, shippers often use palletised packaging. Read our step-by-step guide on how to prepare your pallet for shipping.

mDesign’s today, one of the US’s top Amazon sellers of home décor and home goods.

Learn the differences between the main “Haulage” categories, Merchant and Carrier Haulage.

Amazon’s investment is intended to help spark innovation in zero-emission vehicles and encourage the deployment of public charging to reduce emissions.

For the first time, Amazon has also launched rail deliveries across the UK as well as on-foot deliveries in central London.

Amazon has surpassed 100 renewable energy projects across Europe, with 202 projects also in North America, 57 in Asia-Pacific, and its first project in Latin America.

The Climate Pledge Fund’s latest investments in green hydrogen will help reduce global carbon emissions from heavy-duty transport and industries such as steel production.