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Amazon vans ready to roll from new Honolulu distribution station

Amazon held a blessing ceremony Wednesday for a new $300 million distribution center in Kalihi Kai that is scheduled to open Tuesday and gradually ramp up operations over a couple of months to distribute an expected 300,000 to 400,000 packages weekly across the island in company-branded vans.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

July 31, 2024

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A grand opening celebration was held for the new Amazon Delivery Station, DHI2, located at 2101 Auiki Street. The $300 million, 600,000-square foot facility is expected to sort about 300,000-400,000 packages a week for Amazon customers.
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A view of the conveyance system in DHI2.
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A view of the conveyance system in DHI2.
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Racks hold totes which will contain sorted packages to be delivered to Amazon customers.
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Amazon employees Nancy Kanan, senior station manager, and Daniel Stock, area manager, embrace after the ceremonial blessing at the facility.
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Cages are filled with sorted totes holding Amazon packages, which are then brought directly brought to delivery vehicles waiting directly outside of motion-sensored doors.
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A group of guests touring DHI2.
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The 600,000-square foot facility is expected to sort about 300,000-400,000 packages a week for Amazon customers.
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A view toward the human resources station inside of DHI2.
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The conveyance, right, and auto divert to aisle sorting area.
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Amazon vehicles are seen at the facility.
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John Tagawa places his hands upon a pillar at the facility as part of Kahu Kordell Kekoa’s blessing ceremony. Tagawa is Amazon’s vice president of operations for North America and originally from Aiea.
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Acknowledging staff and family during her speech is Stephanie Kalili, Amazon distribution station manager who is originally from Nanakuli.
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John Tagawa, Amazon vice president of Operations for North America who is originally from Aiea, spoke at the event.
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Amazon has already hired 500 employees to run the operation plus an additional 400 drivers.
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Holly Sullivan, Amazon’s vice president of worldwide economic development, speaks.
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The 600,000-square foot facility is expected to sort about 300,000-400,000 packages a week for Amazon customers.
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One of the Amazon vehicles is seen at the facility.
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Amazon has already hired 500 employees to run the operation plus an additional 400 drivers.
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Amazon has already hired 500 employees to run the operation plus an additional 400 drivers.

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