Amazon said it will suspend branded delivery service to handle a surge in orders amid the pandemic.
Amazon confirmed to The Epoch Times that it would pause its service, Amazon Shipping, on June 5 in the United States.
Other countries won’t be affected, a spokesperson said.
Amazon Shipping is a competitor to UPS and FedEx and is only available in select cities.
FedEx, meanwhile, told the paper that its ground network is prepared to manage the surge in online purchases.
“We are continuing to work with our small business customers during this time to support their growth,” a FedEx spokeswoman said.
The move is designed to ensure that the scarce number of medical supplies is reserved for hospitals and government agencies, the spokesperson said.