The location offers excellent connections to the major road network in the region, and I am sure this was a key factor in the decision made by one of the world’s biggest and fastest growing businesses.
Robert Viegers, Country Director of Amazon Logistics, added: “We are excited to open a new delivery station in Exeter where Amazon’s 20+ years of operational expertise, technology advancements and investment in transportation infrastructure is enabling faster delivery for customers than ever before seven days a week.”Ĭllr Kevin Blakey, East Devon District Council’s portfolio holder for the economy, said:"The new Amazon distribution centre is an important addition to the commercial development in the west end of East Devon, with over 100 new jobs created for the growing number of residents in the area. “Amazon continues to invest in its transportation infrastructure and other innovative ways to expand its supply chain capacity and speed up deliveries for customers.” “Permanent Amazon employees will increase at launch of the new site this autumn from more than 25 now to over 30.
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“At the same time, the number of drivers who collect parcels from the new delivery station and deliver them to Amazon customers in Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset will increase from more than 70 at the moment to more than 200. As well as meeting increasing customers demand, the new delivery station will also deliver to customers in parts of Dorset and Somerset currently served by the Amazon’s delivery station in Bristol. “Currently, six delivery companies provide services to Amazon in Exeter but this will increase over time to more than a dozen.