 "Amazon India gears up for the festive season with enhanced logistics, promising unprecedented speed and service amidst soaring demand.")
Amazon India is enhancing its logistics network for the festive season by partnering with Indian Railways, India Post, and airlines to ensure fast deliveries. Abhinav Singh, VP of Operations, emphasized their commitment to speed, stating that they aim to be quicker than ever before. Recent agreements with Indian Railways have expanded their network to over 160 cities, particularly benefiting Tier-II and Tier-III locations. Additionally, Amazon Air, their dedicated air cargo service, will further expedite package delivery. With three new fulfillment centers added, Amazon expects its Great Indian Festival to be the largest yet, featuring 16 lakh sellers and creating over 110,000 seasonal jobs. This festive season is set to enhance customer experience through efficient logistics and a wide product selection.
Amazon India is gearing up for the festive season by enhancing partnerships with Indian Railways, India Post, airlines, and trucking services to ensure quicker delivery of products. Abhinav Singh, the Vice President of Operations at Amazon India, emphasized the company’s commitment to speed, pricing, and selection, stating, “We will be faster this year than ever before.”
Since partnering with Indian Railways in 2019, Amazon has expanded its reach from just two cities to over 160, improving delivery speeds, especially in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The company also collaborates with every airline in India to bolster its delivery network ahead of the festive season.
Last year, Amazon introduced Amazon Air, a dedicated air cargo service that facilitates swift shipment of goods through Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This initiative is designed to cater to the surge in orders during the festive season, ensuring that Prime customers continue to enjoy fast delivery.
Additionally, Amazon has a decade-long partnership with India Post for last-mile deliveries and has recently signed an agreement with the Inland Waterways Authority of India to utilize waterways for transportation.
To accommodate the upcoming demand, Amazon has established three new fulfillment centers, bringing its total storage capacity to over 43 million cubic feet across 19 states. Furthermore, with the highly anticipated Amazon Great Indian Festival set to begin on September 27, the company has increased its seller base and introduced thousands of new products while creating over 110,000 seasonal job opportunities.
Tags: Amazon India, festive season delivery, Abhinav Singh, Indian Railways partnership, Amazon Air, Great Indian Festival 2024, logistics, e-commerce growth.
- Why is Amazon using air and rail for deliveries during the festive season?
Amazon is using air and rail to speed up deliveries and ensure customers get their orders on time for the festive season.
- How is this going to help customers?
By using air and rail, Amazon can transport packages more quickly, reducing delivery times and improving the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Will this affect the delivery costs for customers?
Amazon aims to maintain affordable delivery options, so customers may not see significant changes in delivery costs even with faster transport methods.
- Are there specific areas that will benefit the most from this service?
Yes, cities and regions with high demand during the festive season will benefit the most from these faster delivery options.
- How can customers track their festive season orders?
Customers can track their orders through the Amazon app or website, where they can see real-time updates on the delivery status.
