Amazon battles freight inflation as shipping costs jump 11% in Q3

CDL & Trucking News · · Source: FreightWaves · By Noi Mahoney · 3 min read at the source

Amazon officials said shipping expenses climbed 11% year over year in the third-quarter, but faster deliveries, robotics and shorter shipping distances helped the e-commerce giant improve efficiency. (Photo: Amazon)
Amazon officials said shipping expenses climbed 11% year over year in the third-quarter, but faster deliveries, robotics and shorter shipping distances helped the e-commerce giant improve efficiency. (Photo: Amazon)

Amazon's logistics network absorbed higher fuel and linehaul costs in the third-quarter while delivering more than 1.5 billion items same-day or overnight.

Reported by Noi Mahoney for FreightWaves (Company Earnings), originally published October 29, 2026.

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Topics: Company Earnings, E-commerce & Fulfillment, Amazon, Amazon Logistics

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