The adjustment of Amazon's logistics network is not limited to new leasing and subleasing. Earlier this year, Amazon completed the transformation to regional distribution mode, with eight regions basically able to achieve intra regional distribution. This has helped Amazon improve inventory levels, shorten distribution routes, and accelerate transportation speed.
The latest quotation from SCFI for this issue shows that the freight rate from Shanghai to Europe is $707 per 20 foot container, a decrease of $15 and a weekly decrease of 2.08%; The freight rate from Shanghai to the Mediterranean is $1147 per 20 foot container, a decrease of $37 and a weekly decrease of 3.13%; The freight rate from Shanghai to the US West is $1696 per 40 foot container, a decrease of $147 and a weekly decrease of 7.98%; The freight rate from Shanghai to the US East is $2351 per 40 foot container, a decrease of $3 and a weekly decrease of 0.13%.