Amazon Launches Air Logistics Hub in Kentucky, USA

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] The world's largest e-commerce company, Amazon, has invested $1.5 billion (approximately 1.74 trillion KRW) to establish an air logistics terminal in Kentucky, USA, according to reports from CNBC and others.

According to the report on the 11th (local time), Amazon announced that it has started operating the "Amazon Air Hub" at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which will function as Amazon's air logistics hub.

The terminal took more than four years to construct. On a 600-acre (approximately 734,500 pyeong) site, there are aircraft parking areas, seven buildings, and an 800,000-square-foot (approximately 22,500 pyeong) robotic logistics center.

The hangar can accommodate 100 aircraft and is designed to handle 200 flights per day.

CNBC reported that it is expected to serve as the central nervous system of Amazon's nationwide cargo transportation network.

Amazon Air, the organization responsible for Amazon's cargo air transportation, was established in 2016. It currently operates at over 40 airports including Texas, Puerto Rico, and Florida. The fleet currently consists of 75 aircraft, with plans to increase to 85 by the end of next year.

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