Amazon plans to extend France warehouse closures to May 18

PARIS (Reuters) – Amazon plans to extend the closure of its French warehouses until May 18, the U.S. e-commerce giant said on Wednesday.

Its six French warehouses have been closed since April 16 following court rulings that ordered it to restrict deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic or face hefty fines.

Amazon said it was continuing to consult with staff representatives and was also reviewing a request for an additional independent expert report.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; editing by Jason Neely)