Amazon Plans Specialty Fulfillment Hub in Richmond, Virginia
07/18/2019
The project will add 150 new jobs to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees across the Commonwealth.
“Amazon is proud to call Virginia home and serve customers throughout the state and across the Mid-Atlantic region,” said Melissa Nick, Director of Worldwide Operations for Amazon. “Amazon is committed to providing great opportunities for employment and creating a positive economic impact for the state. Our growth in Virginia is the result of an outstanding workforce, strong local support, and incredible customers, and we are proud to be adding 150 new jobs to the more than 10,000 full-time Amazonians already working in the state.”
Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Richmond and the Port of Virginia to secure the project for Virginia.
Amazon launched its Virginia fulfillment operations in 2013 and has since grown its workforce in the Commonwealth to over 10,000 full-time employees. Amazon currently operates 10 fulfillment and sortation centers, as well as delivery stations in Ashland, Chesapeake, Chester, Clear Brook, Petersburg, Richmond, Springfield, and Sterling. The company also operates one Tech Hub, 13 Whole Foods Market store locations, and Prime Now Hubs in Richmond, Springfield, and Virginia Beach.
“As one of the largest and most prominent technology and e-commerce companies in the world, Amazon’s growing Virginia labor force and expanding footprint in the Commonwealth is demonstrating just why we are the best place to do business,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “The new fulfillment and delivery center in the City of Richmond will create additional 21st century job opportunities and help advance Virginia’s position as a leader in the supply chain management industry. My administration remains committed to continuing our important partnership with Amazon and driving economic growth in communities across our Commonwealth.”
“Amazon, Inc.’s new operation is another success story for the City of Richmond, which boasts unparalleled access to national and global markets through the Port of Virginia’s Richmond Marine Terminal and Interstate 95,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “The region has become a hub for the global logistics and distribution industry, providing businesses direct connectivity to customers on the East Coast. We thank Amazon for its additional investment, and look forward to the company’s continued growth in Virginia.”
“Amazon is making a significant investment in the City of Richmond, and the 150 new jobs represent economic opportunity for citizens in our community,” said Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. “We look forward to Amazon’s growth and the overall growth of e-commerce in Richmond by leveraging our relationship with the Virginia Port Authority, our transportation network, and our strategic Mid-Atlantic location.”
“Amazon is going to bring jobs, investment, and interest to our state capitol and cargo to The Port of Virginia,” said John F. Reinhart, CEO & Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority. “Amazon has selected a distribution site that provides it with easy access to its cargo via Richmond Marine Terminal and to its customers via Interstate 95. We are looking forward to forging a long-standing and beneficial relationship with Amazon, and we are happy to welcome them to the region. It is also important to recognize Panattoni Development Company for its foresight to build speculative warehouse space in this market. Public and private infrastructure development outside our gates, combined with ongoing terminal improvements, are helping to drive Virginia’s economy.”
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