Amazon delivery charges and delivery times tipped to fall as it marches closer to NZThe US online retail behemoth confirmed Thursday it will establish the first of many fulfillment centres in Australia, in a move sure to disrupt the local market. Amazon's New Zealand delivery charges and shipment times are expected to fall after the United States retail giant confirmed plans to set up shop in Australia. While Amazon Australia might not immediately stock everything it sold in the US, it would certainly mean lower delivery charges and shorter waiting times for many items for Kiwi customers, he said. Credit Suisse forecasts Amazon will achieve a market share of more than 5 per cent in many parts of the Australian retail sector within five years of opening. However, Harford has acknowledged the removal of the GST advantage could encourage Amazon to build a fulfillment centre in New Zealand.

Source: Stuff April 19, 2017 19:45 UTC