News Americas, New York, NY, 1 October 2024: Amazon has announced plans to build its first fulfillment center in the Caribbean.
Located in the municipality of Dorado, Puerto Rico, this new facility is set to improve product distribution and distribution throughout the region, including the island of Puerto Rico. The 100,000-square-foot facility will create more than 100 full- and part-time jobs and offer over 200 opportunities for drivers through Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners (DSP) program. The construction of the facility is expected to be completed in mid-2025.
“Puerto Rico is an ideal location for business, and our new fulfillment center will allow us to serve customers faster and more efficiently,” said Ashleigh de la Torre, Amazon’s Vice President of Public Policy.
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi expressed pride in the project, saying, “Every new economic initiative like this reaffirms the resilience and potential of the Puerto Rican people and showcases the best of what our island has to offer the world.”
Manolo Cidre, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Trade, added, “Amazon’s decision to enter Puerto Rico shows the growing confidence in our market. This investment will create valuable job opportunities and foster collaboration with local service providers. It also underscores Puerto Rico’s appeal to domestic and foreign investors.”
