Amazon expands logistics reach with move into ocean shipping

Just great: Now we have no idea if all those glowing reviews on Amazon sellers' pages are authentic.

SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon.com Inc's China arm has registered as an ocean freight forwarder, according to the US Federal Maritime Commission, a move that will give it more control over shipping products from Chinese factories to US shoppers. 

The registration is the latest indication that Amazon plans to expand its logistics reach to cut costs for its retail business and potentially provide third-party logistics services to other industries.