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Amazon targets major Pineville development for next local facility

Amazon Pineville facility (Charlotte Business Journal)

PINEVILLE, N.C. — Amazon.com Inc. appears to be targeting a major industrial development in the Charlotte region for another location.

Public records suggest the e-commerce giant is targeting Carolina Logistics Park, the massive industrial park in Pineville being developed by Charlotte-based Beacon Partners.

A Mecklenburg County construction permit recently filed for 12220 Carolina Logistics Drive names Amazon in its title, alongside a codename — Project Big Bertha. The site is being developed between Downs and Nations Ford roads.

Sources told CBJ that Amazon is planning to occupy at least 1 million square feet at the park.

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