News Summary
Amazon has opened its first same-day delivery center in Elmwood, Louisiana, marking a $30 million investment and creating over 200 jobs. The facility will enhance logistics and local delivery capabilities, shipping around 75,000 packages weekly. Local officials express optimism about the economic impact, while Amazon continues to invest significantly in the state.
Elmwood, Louisiana – Amazon has officially launched its first same-day delivery center in Louisiana, located on Mounes Street near Dickory Avenue in Elmwood. The 150,000 square-foot facility is designed to enhance local logistics and cater to same-day orders in the greater New Orleans area, allowing the e-commerce giant to fulfill, sort, and deliver thousands of packages daily.
The new delivery center represents a significant investment of approximately $30 million and has already begun operations with over 80 employees. Amazon plans to expand the workforce to 200 as the center ramps up its operations. The facility is set to operate around the clock, with expectations of shipping around 75,000 packages each week.
Utilizing advanced robotics and technology, the new site is part of Amazon’s broader initiative to double its number of same-day delivery locations nationwide. Currently, the company operates more than 140 same-day delivery centers across the United States. Each day, Amazon aims to employ several hundred drivers, with each driver tasked with transporting up to 50 packages. To minimize traffic disruption in the area, peak delivery hours have been carefully scheduled between 1-3 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., with a limit of 60 drivers working simultaneously.
The Elmwood delivery center significantly enhances Amazon’s local delivery capabilities while creating numerous job opportunities in the region. Employees at the new center will earn a starting hourly wage of $18.50, along with additional benefits. As the facility expands its operations, the company is actively hiring to manage over 38,000 items available for same-day delivery.
Amazon acquired the property for the delivery center in 2021, originally intended as an offsite parking lot to support its existing operations in Louisiana. The opening of this center marks Amazon’s third facility in Jefferson Parish, complementing its other operations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Shreveport. The company has also made substantial investments across the state, which include four fulfillment centers, six delivery stations, seven Whole Foods markets, and two solar farms.
Since entering the Louisiana market in 2010, Amazon has invested over $3 billion, contributing to the creation of over 6,000 jobs within the state. Local officials, including members of the Economic Development Commission, express optimism regarding Amazon’s role in fostering economic growth. There is confidence that this center will improve delivery times and enhance convenience for the surrounding communities.
In addition to the logistical benefits, Amazon has pledged financial contributions toward landscaping and neighborhood improvement initiatives. Local council leaders have shown their support for the development, recognizing the potential economic benefits while emphasizing the importance of managing traffic and mitigating neighborhood impact.
The opening of the Elmwood same-day delivery center follows Amazon’s recent inauguration of a $40 million delivery center in Slidell, which provides next-day and two-day delivery services to its customers. This rapid expansion reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing its logistical infrastructure and services in Louisiana.
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