Amazon.com Inc. struck an agreement with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to develop an air-cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Amazon Global Air, the company’s cargo airline, plans to spend $125 million to transform two existing buildings at the airport, according to a Port Authority news release. The agency will receive $157 million in rent over a 20-year lease and an upfront payment of $150 million. The lease is expected to take effect later this year, the Port Authority said.
“With this new partnership, Newark will continue to be a global leader in logistics,” Murphy said in a news release. “This new e-commerce hub will provide needed revenue to the Port Authority while also bringing new jobs to our state.”
The lease is subject to final negotiation. Amazon.com’s shares rose 0.6% to $3,375.99 Thursday.