Amazon takes on UPS and FedEx, opening its shipping empire to the world – LinkedIn

GeekWire GeekWire Breaking News in Technology and Business. Subscribe to our newsletter: geekwire.com/newsletters Published May 4, 2026 Amazon is opening its entire logistics network to outside businesses through a new offering called Amazon Supply Chain Services. The company is bundling freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping into a single service available to any company, not just Amazon sellers. Shares of UPS and FedEx each fell roughly 9-10% on the news. It follows a recent pattern and historical track record of Amazon externalizing internal capabilities. Read more. Project LEDO founder Fidel Ferrer has been named a GeekWire STEM Educator of the Year for his innovative use of Lego robotics to support and inspire low-income students and kids of color. By fostering a hands-on, welcoming environment, the Portland-based nonprofit has bridged educational gaps for 1,500 students, showing them that they truly belong in the world of science and technology. Read more. Fellow STEM Educator winner Tracy Drinkwater founded the Seattle Universal Math Museum for math experiences that are playful, exploratory and pressure free. It’s not too late to secure your seat at the 2026 GeekWire Awards . The annual event, happening this Thursday at Showbox SoDo in Seattle, will honor the best
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