Robotics fulfilment centre in Sydney
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) reports that its associate member Amazon Australia will establish its first Amazon Robotics fulfilment centre (FC) in Western Sydney. It is anticipated that the new facility will create 1,500 jobs once completed in late 2021, with an additional 700 jobs expected to be provided through its construction phase.
The centre’s advanced robotics will enable Amazon Australia to deliver a faster and more consistent experience for its customers, with the new facility able to house up to 11 million items.
“This announcement is a further display of the confidence major freight and logistics companies have about the future, and the industry’s commitment to creating jobs for Australians during a very challenging economic period,” said ALC CEO Kirk Coningham. (mw)