Amazon opens up its logistics network to other businesses in growth push

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/04/amazon-opens-up-its-logistics-network-to-other-businesses-in-new-growth-push.html > Amazon.com is giving other businesses access to its supply chain network ⁠that has powered the e-commerce behemoth’s operations for decades, pitting it directly against ​logistics heavyweights such ​as UPS and ​FedEx. The tech giant’s “Amazon Supply Chain Services” will allow companies across industries, such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing, to use its supply ⁠chain ‌network to move, store and deliver everything ⁠from raw materials to final products. > By opening up the service that has also supported thousands of independent third-party sellers worldwide, Amazon is tapping into a ‌new growth opportunity for its e-commerce unit. Its fleet of more than 100 cargo planes, and a ​vast network of warehouses and sorting hubs could make Amazon a key player in an industry long dominated by FedEx and UPS, potentially intensifying competition on pricing and ⁠speed. Amazon also offers distribution, fulfillment, ‌and parcel shipping services, allowing companies to take advantage of its speedy two-to-five-day delivery timelines, and warehousing and inventory forecasting capabilities. Companies can use ⁠these solutions across all their sales channels, including their own ⁠website, social media channels, and physical stores, Amazon ⁠said.