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Amazon Launches Product Transport Using Shinkansen

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Published May 28, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Amazon has started transporting products using Shinkansen bullet trains in collaboration with JR companies.
The service covers three lines, enabling same-day delivery to Aomori, Hakodate, and Kanazawa, while reducing CO2 emissions.

Amazon has started transporting products using Shinkansen bullet trains in collaboration with JR companies. The service covers three lines, enabling same-day delivery to Aomori, Hakodate, and Kanazawa, while reducing CO2 emissions.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002141.000004612.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 28, 2026

Amazon announced today that it has begun outsourcing product transport using Shinkansen bullet trains. The initiative utilizes業務用 (operational) space on the Tohoku, Tohoku-Hokkaido, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines. Operations began in March 2026 for the Tohoku and Hokkaido routes, followed by the Hokuriku line in May 2026. This enables same-day delivery to the Aomori, Hakodate, and Kanazawa areas. By leveraging JR East's 'Hakobyun' service, Amazon aims to enhance delivery speed and efficiency while reducing CO2 emissions compared to truck transport.

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Category: logistics_innovation
Organizations: Amazon

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Yes, it is expected to reduce CO2 emissions in trunk transport sections compared to truck transport.

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