Amazons 1.3M Fort Smith land deal signals new delivery station

Amazon is establishing a delivery station in Fort Smith, Arkansas, after acquiring 18 acres of land for $1. 3 million. This facility will enhance the final stage of the company's delivery process, known as the "last mile. " Since 2010, Amazon has invested over $2. 6 billion in Arkansas, generating 4,000 full- and part-time jobs and contributing an additional $2.

4 billion to the state's economy. The new station follows the opening of a similar facility in Lowell in early 2022, which utilized 60,000 square feet of an existing warehouse. The Fort Smith site is currently empty, with no structures in place, and includes a retention pond and creeks. Amazon has a significant presence in the state, with facilities in several cities including Little Rock and North Little Rock. The company operates three types of warehouses: fulfillment centers, delivery stations, and distribution centers.

No additional information or timeline for the Fort Smith delivery station's completion has been released.