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Amazon takes first step towards maritime shipping operations

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Published Sun, Jan 17, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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AMAZON said on Friday that it has taken the first steps to begin maritime shipping operations, adding to its already vast arsenal of logistical operations.

The company confirmed that it had registered with the US Federal Maritime Commission to operate via a Chinese subsidiary, Beijing Century Joyo Courier Service.

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