According to data given by market research institutions, the annual business volume of global express parcels in the past year was about 200 billion pieces. Among them, the Asia-Pacific region continues to maintain its leading position in terms of business volume with its large consumer base and efficient logistics network. At the same time, although the North American region is not as large as the Asia-Pacific region in terms of business volume, it has the highest business revenue, reflecting the high-end and value density of its logistics services.
In this context, the global logistics industry is experiencing unprecedented technological innovation and model transformation. Thanks to advances in real-time tracking technology, logistics transparency has been greatly improved, allowing consumers to stay on top of their parcels anytime, anywhere. In addition, the wide application of automated warehousing facilities and robotics, as well as the integrated application of artificial intelligence in route planning, inventory management and customer service, are all jointly promoting the evolution of the logistics industry in a more intelligent and efficient direction.
As one of the core competitiveness of modern e-commerce, logistics efficiency is not only related to the control of operating costs of enterprises, but also the key element to improve the shopping experience of consumers. Amazon understands this and has been able to consolidate its dominance in the global e-commerce market by continuously optimizing its logistics services to create a responsive, accurate and efficient logistics network.
The king of the world's logistics has changed
The global e-commerce giant has become the world's largest logistics company in the first two years thanks to its deep integration and continuous investment in the logistics system. Amazon's freight business has an annual revenue of 117.7 billion US dollars (equivalent to about 851.5 billion yuan), surpassing traditional logistics industry leaders such as UPS, FedEx and DHL. Through its own logistics services, Amazon also helps sellers reduce logistics costs and improve the speed and accuracy of order fulfillment, thereby improving the consumer experience and attracting more merchants to its platform. Not only has it consolidated its position as the world's largest online retailer, but it has also set a new benchmark in the logistics services market, becoming the object of imitation and catch-up by many competitors.
The secret of Amazon's success lies in its all-round three-dimensional logistics system construction, self-built a huge and advanced warehousing network to meet the growing demand for commodity storage; at the same time, it has increased the construction and optimization of logistics infrastructure in remote areas to make up for the shortcomings of traditional logistics and ensure that there are no dead ends in service coverage; and also established its own cargo airline Amazon Air, which has further strengthened its air transportation capacity and achieved a double breakthrough in logistics speed and scale.
On land: With hundreds of mainline trucks and tens of thousands of delivery vans, Amazon has built a vast ground transportation network. These vehicles are primarily used for intra- and inter-regional transshipment of goods, ensuring fast and accurate delivery of goods from warehouses to distribution stations or directly to consumers. By building its own fleet, it not only improves transportation efficiency and reduces dependence on external transportation services, but also flexibly schedules resources according to its own business needs, especially during peak periods such as holidays to ensure delivery speed and service quality.
Sky: Amazon already has a cargo fleet of dozens of aircraft, which provides air freight services through Amazon Air. This move has significantly increased the speed of long-distance and cross-border transportation, making next-day or even same-day delivery available to more regions. The self-built air logistics network enables Amazon to achieve strategic autonomy at the transportation level, reduce intermediate links, improve logistics response speed, and provide strong transportation guarantees, especially for high-value, consumable or urgently needed goods. In addition, Amazon has invested heavily in the research and development of drone technology and application scenarios, and the application of drone technology represents an important development direction of the future logistics industry.
By sea: Amazon makes extensive use of ocean freight in international logistics, and cooperates with international shipping companies to ensure the efficient flow of goods in the global market. A number of state-of-the-art smart warehouses have been established around the world, often located close to transportation hubs such as airports and docks, which are convenient for rapid transportation.
Analyst Comments: Amazon's continuous expansion and vertical integration in the logistics field have given it an important differentiator in the e-commerce competition. At the heart of this strategy is an elevation of the customer experience, strengthening brand loyalty and market share by reducing delivery times, improving delivery reliability, and reducing logistics costs. In addition, it reflects Amazon's forward-looking insight into future trends and ability to flexibly adapt to market changes, leading the industry in a way that is constantly innovating and technology-driven.