- Amazon is spending $ 4 billion to improve its US rural delivery network.
- 200 additional delivery stations will open in rural areas
- More than 13,000 postal codes will be covered at the end of 2026
Amazon has announced plans to spend $ 4 billion at the end of 2026 to expand its delivery network in the rural areas of the United States.
As part of the package, the fourth most valuable company in the world will add more than 200 additional delivery stations to its network, claiming to support more than 100,000 jobs full -time and partial both on the road and in the stores.
“Having these programs and operating our own delivery network, we have been able to provide deliveries seven days a week and obtain packages to customers even faster,” proclaimed the Amazon Worldwide Operations Udit MADAN SVP.
Amazon Prime Rural Deliveries
The multimillionaire investment will focus on the last mile network of the electronic commerce giant, adding more delivery stations closer to customers.
This will include the Amazon network itself, as well as schemes such as its delivery service program, Amazon Flex and the delivery of centers, allowing small businesses and community members to offer their support.
“Once this expansion is completed, our network can deliver more than one billion packages more every year to customers living in more than 13,000 postal codes that cover 1,200,000 square miles,” Madan added.
With the expansion, Amazon hopes to improve delivery speeds by up to 50% in rural areas.
In addition to the obvious: giving customers access to “more than 300 million items” at an affordable price with a quick delivery, Amazon also emphasized that the company plays an important role in the communities of the United States. Each new installation is expected to create an average of 170 roles.
Madan cited an investigation that shows that Amazon investments in his delivery network “have already led to $ 500 million in economic growth in small cities and rural communities.” It is also said that Hub delivery can earn up to $ 27,000 in incremental income per year.
According to the company’s most recent profit report, it delivered its “fastest speeds for prime members in 2024,” delivering “more than 65% more items to US members. UU. The same day or during the night” compared to the previous year.
