Is Amazon pushing out Jamaican shipping companies?

[@desmondocampbell]

Guys....this not new. Anyone can select an address in Jamaica for delivery and they will use DHL.

[@boyyobpp]

I've even done this with other companies free to Jamaica

[@urbanouttlet7679]

Yea cause I remember back in 2018 or 19 they started this

[@murraydenton8246]

Kalilah have no news as there is always the option to ship to Jamaica

[@misterlexx2721]

Does Walmart online do that too or only Amazon ? Use both and other online stores. Sometimes Walmart has better deals on some items and vice versa.

[@desmondocampbell]

@@misterlexx2721 I can't speak directly to that. However I know of many other online outlets that do, even from the UK. Although I don't know because I don't shop at Walmart, I'd place a bet on the positive.

[@errol580]

This is definitely NOT the way to go. It works out far too expensive

[@tevinking8931]

Maybe in a few years, Amazon will build a warehouse on some islands as it seeks to expand its territory in the region

[@ldn876]

Hopefully not. Consumerism

[@BrianFoster-j2l]

I was trying to convince them a while back to join with me on that venture of operating one of their fulfillment hub here in Jamaica but it will take time to get to that decision as I told them that I would need their marked vehicles to support delivery. I'm still waiting with a listing ear

[@mikelee9516]

Even if they build warehouses; they use robots instead of humans (job losses) to do the work. I work for a construction company and Amazon is one of our customers. Imagine 700 robots instead of humans.

[@tevinking8931]

@mikelee9516 You're right about Amazon hiring a robot to do the label work as I live in California, and they are laying off people from last year and even now. It's up to the government to lay down the ground work and impose a maximum human work force of 300-500 people depending on the size of the facility.

[@SteffiTorres]

This is happening in Trinidad as well

[@firstclass3736]

Amazon is not the problem, customs is the problem. Everything has to come through them and that is where the problem with shipping starts

[@everythingtv2325]

Jamaica customs are thieve 😂 Jamaica don’t make certain goods and they over charged ppl for buying and shopping goods to Jamaica that’s why Jamaicans can’t get anywhere cause they’re holding each ppl don’t smh 🤦‍♂️

[@Moneystayswithme]

I've gotten the option several times & I'm not in Kingston. But I've always declined it because I wasn't sure about the shipping cost. It will become a threat where I'm concerned because the local shipping companies are taking longer & longer to deliver & now that I've heard Amazon's local delivery time I'll have to seriously consider them now.

[@nikkyd4458]

This is not new,the option has always been there for all eligible items to be shipped to Jamaica, it just can be a bit more expensive so thats why everyone uses a courier instead.....cheaper and faster

[@dalebrown2128]

The option to ship to Jamaica for some items has been there for a long while now. It's nothing new

[@HoneyJell]

I'm in Hanover and it did the same for me, some items though.

[@SuperNitenurse]

I recently ordered a small item from Amazon to JA and the rate was pretty decent. Haven’t received the item yet but I was happy to find that Amazon does direct delivery. I also recently used Marcore shipping and their rate was good too except that I had to pick up the package from their location. So depending on my needs I will use either one or the other but this is a very exciting time for logistics to the Caribbean.

[@justbelit]

Amazon offers this worldwide as long as you have your local address on your account they will ship to you once selected. This available Years now in all islands (I shipped to trinidad barbados and grenada)

[@misterlexx2721]

Downside.....Some specific items including some video games, movies, tech etc are only available for USA delivery and will show " not available for delivery to your address " if it's a non American address. It's good to have a South Florida address regardless with your local Jamaican courier.

[@truepink349]

Jamaicans, please continue to support other shipping/ Couriers companies in Jamaica only.

[@monroealie4030]

Sadly, you have to remind Dem. Keep the $ in the islands.🏝️🇩🇲

[@lastshadowman]

If amazon n DHL are offering Better rates why should we stay with companies that over charge?

[@BrianFoster-j2l]

Many of them are over charging people that is why I would support amazon.. besides it would be a faster delivery service

[@Introvertsan]

Its about who has the better rates and services so if Amazon has better rates or better the shipping is free its definitely Amazon

[@erinspearheart]

@@lastshadowman they are not. It is still way cheaper to use a freight forwarder.

[@francedanae]

I thought amazon been doing this? It's just that some sellers don't ship to Jamaica.

[@emmanuellalee300]

Exactly

[@roxiek3061]

Sellers don't get to choose where items are shipped if this is an FBA item. Amazon delivered, so the seller had no say or control where Amazon ships.

[@kingsjamaican]

Most likely this would be a collaboration between Amazon and DHL/FedEx. Delivery straight to your door? Big threat to our local couriers.

[@Janet-nn3vx]

Amazon has been delivering items straight to Jamaica for sometime now. This is old news. The only difference is that they do not deliver all items but you will see a note on each item showing delivery to Jamaica and the item choices are many. If you see an item that cannot be shipped straight, then you can use a Courier.

[@davionsterling8784]

This is not a big threat. Jamaicans are now shopping more on shein. I am now shopping on shein for clothing. The competition is good as local couriers will not get greedy. It is protecting us the consumers.

[@misterlexx2721]

Not every thing is about clothing. 😅😅😅. I buy my son's Nintendo Switch and game cartridges from Amazon and Walmart online. I buy my personal favorite bluray HD movies on line. Movies that I love, I want to own personally. I don't have to wait on Netflix or Prime Video and they remove movies after a time.

[@HyggeJourney]

Amazon don't shout loud about what they do. They just do. It's not about where in Jamaica you are... DHL don't care. They deliver islandwide. However, it's more likely to be depending on what warehouse it's coming from.. Lets say they have no other parcels that day, they might send it directly. If you order an expensive item, this might also be a reason. But nice to see the speed is picking up :)

[@zndrsmith]

Amazon is building out a fulfillment centre (warehouse) in Puerto Rico at this very instance which makes sense as Puerto Rico is a US territory.

[@boyyobpp]

This is not new - Jamaicans just don't research and read. I've bought from companies that does international shipping. What really matters is if the vendor does international shipping. I've bought clothes online from Turkey and Sweden and it was delivered free of cost to my address in Spanish Town in a week after shipping. All I did was sign for the package.

[@desmondocampbell]

When I first read it, I thought they were talking about warehousing and Prime in Jamaica. Otherwise, obviously, not everyone uses a freight forwarder. Unless they're saying nobody without a freight forwarder has ever shipped to Jamaica from Amzn. Crazy thought even.

[@junior555]

I tried 5 different items of various sizes, and all charged me double or more for transport costs.

[@caymanlocksmithandsafespec2185]

brilliant video you are god sent keep up the good work

[@murraydenton8246]

This was brilliant it was actually not news

[@KimberWaul]

I've seen this option for a few years now. I've just never done it because it is more expensive than with the couriers, based on the kinds and prices of the items I buy.

[@millieg1998]

I have done that before

[@apexkevv8904]

Yes they are!!

[@misterlexx2721]

Downside.....Some specific items including some video games, movies, tech etc are only available for USA delivery and will show " not available for delivery to your address " if it's a non American address. It's good to have a South Florida address regardless with your local Jamaican courier.

[@NURSEPAULINERN]

Thanks for sharing this interesting video ❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Dc_tech386]

I bought item of 5 pound and i paid 56 dollars for shipping and handling and the same item cause my 79 dollars from located shipping

[@KennyKenJm]

I actually saw an Amazon van in Jamaica before.

[@mvpglam8018]

Maybe it was stolen and shipped there like the city bikes 😂😂

[@Jamafrikan876]

Saw one late last year as well...

[@samshan]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@mvpglam8018

[@Divinechoicechild4317]

Saw one in Mo-Bay over the weekend

[@Mady-lo6qb]

I'm in Trinidad and our problem isn't the courier service. It's customs. The service I use, CSF, they have updates to where your package is whether it is in Miami, in transit or otherwise. For most of the time, delivery was fast. Faster that some local deliveries here. lol. But at some point things began to stick in customs. I suppose the business is too big and it isn't like the government is going to increase overhead (and overtime) to cope with the demand. So long as my stuff doesn't get lost and I can see where it is I have no problem. And I don't see how shipping with DHL will make it faster since items going through them has to go through customs too. And this isn't really competing against Amazon. More like competing with DHL. We have to remember that not everyone in the world has courier services set up like we do. So international shipping via DHL has in fact existed for some time on Amazon. It is possible that DHL is trying to get more of the market share. We don't know if there are any agreements with Amazon to push their services. So there's that. btw - aren't there Jamaicans working at the local offices of DHL?

[@Deco_2k]

DHL and Amazon been doing that for a minute now still so I would say that a new think still Kalilah ...

[@tianna_CD]

I like that they do the calculation of customs and all that and add it to the total cost so you can compare. My concern is just how much the shipping would cost compared to using a shipping company.

[@truepink349]

These mega companies always tries to lower their business cost to attract new customers when a company loses those customers these mega companies take over

[@random-ig6tp]

It would be cheaper, Amazon has special shipping rates due to economy of scale

[@Sports-Made]

If they can cut down the shipping time then this will be an issue for Jamaican couriers, most couriers will get your goods to you in a week and little. The amazon delivery is around 3 weeks and cost a bit less. I hope this will let these couriers stop over charging people as this is a serious issue right now.

[@misterlexx2721]

Downside.....Some specific items including some video games, movies, tech etc are only available for USA delivery and will show " not available for delivery to your address " if it's a non American address. It's good to have a South Florida address regardless with your local Jamaican courier.

[@jamaicastunts2351]

jamaica mapping system is not yet updated to allow this kind of amazon shipping as yet

[@phase2172]

as much as we love innovations from big tech i think the government should regulate this ''grey space'' where instead of Amazon/Shein all those setting up distribution warehouses we give those to local companies who act as that seamless lastman, so if they wana brand it Amazon fine but it should be owned/run by Jamaicans like a franchise system, in favour of the owner.. i think there are competent enough private corporations out here that can do that

[@davesmith5366]

They use Tara couriers, who uses DHL. Nothing to be scared about, they’ll eliminate themselves soon enough.

[@mesandz2623]

The JA government can either regulate to protect JA courier or those courie will go out of business.

[@murraydenton8246]

You have nothing to worry about this not new and Amazon cost more

[@andrec236]

Amazon delivery system will only deliver certain items. Chocolates, and perishable items won't be shipped.

[@Zero_2_Dev]

Well the Jamaican companies are to shifty when money is involved

[@Eppirt]

I offer wonder why Jamaica dont have post offices like USA - need to improve that infrastructure

[@journeywithbantu]

We have post offices in Jamaica

[@Londons-shopping]

You are super ❤

[@ministersresources]

Then no long time sing ting dis... but cuh yah. Yooooiiii. As long as your home address is Jamaica. Unno no give me joke inna the day yah.

[@charmainmorrison8615]

lol 😂

[@asadistribution]

This is old news. I have been having Amazon deliveries to St Ann since 2021. Kalilah you are extremely out of touch.

[@murraydenton8246]

Man I wondering if Kalilah didn't research this one because it is not news and Amazon is not cheaper than local courier

[@asadistribution]

​@@murraydenton8246 Her team did a disservice with this one. Kalilah you need to fire the person who convinced you to do this video. Yuh late bad!!!! Like at least 3 years late.

[@LeonNeuton]

True, true! This is no news. FedEx and DHL been doing door to door service here for a minute now no matter where the package originates... Once you're in their system. They'll happily handle the hassle of JA Custom for in any regard.

[@misterlexx2721]

​@@murraydenton8246 St. Elizabeth is an under developed parish so I am happy many local Couriers with Fort Lauderdale addresses are there. Buying from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Children's Place , work out much cheaper than buying a big 4k TV from Theifing Courts.

[@yv8190]

Yes yes they are coming soon that’s what they do you will be block out as they do in other countries and the stores will also go out of business, and there will be no jobs😮

[@damiondobney542]

I think they are all walking dead... Because eBay and Walmart tend to follow Amazon... Also, they have prime Jet

[@truepink349]

Jamaicans! Please don’t let this billionaire Jeff offer you all this cheaper delivery option. As soon as this service takes over all over the Courier companies n Jamaica, they will not accept not take over the business n Jamaica and cause Jamaican business owners to seek job possible suffer.

[@murraydenton8246]

Don't panic Is Lie Amazon is the most expensive

[@misterlexx2721]

Cheaper and faster to use your local courier with that South Florida address.

[@truepink349]

@@misterlexx2721 No true

[@misterlexx2721]

@@truepink349 Really?

[@boomshelSF]

Absolutely useless journalism. You didn't even contact Amazon to find out what is true?

[@fireburn8211]

The problem is that there is no house numbers. Every rood streets community must have door address .

[@curtd5153]

This is not new, they ship also to other Caribbean islands and have been doing it for more than a decade.

[@fireburn8211]

Jamaican companies just like front of house treat customers as if we owe them something. Them need to shape up