Amazon may lose its logistics business under US antitrust legislation

Democrat Pramila Jayapal proposes company be barred from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on it web store.

Amazon.com Inc. could be forced to sell its valuable logistics services division -- the network of warehouses and delivery hubs around the country that power quick delivery of online orders -- under antitrust legislation proposed by a congresswoman from Amazon’s hometown of Seattle, according to a spokesman for the lawmaker.

Washington Democrat Pramila Jayapal has proposed a bill with bipartisan support that would prevent Amazon from luring sellers to use its logistics services in exchange for preferential treatment on its busy web store. Nearly 85% of Amazon’s biggest sellers use its Fulfillment by Amazon service, paying the online retailer fees