Amazon takes on FedEx and UPS by letting other companies use its global warehousing and delivery network

Date:
Tue, 05 May 2026 13:10:00 +0000

Description:
Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) is Amazon's answer to FedEx, UPS
shipping is now open to all.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter You don't have to be an Amazon seller to use ASCS ASCS and AWS have a lot in common, and this could be a
good thing GPS tracking, photo on delivery, 80,000+ trailers and more are all available Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS) business, opening up its logistics network to external businesses for the first time.

Through the new business, companies can use Amazon's existing network of warehouses and transportation services to store, move and deliver goods
across the entire supply chain. The company explained the ASCS business came about after it sought to solve an internal problem to bring quick deliveries to its own customers and now it wants to make that available to everyone. Article continues below You may like Amazon and US Postal Service reach deal on delivery cuts - postal deliveries cut by 20 percent as 'longstanding partnership' continues Your Amazon shop will soon cost more 3.5% 'fuel and logistics-related surcharge' added due to Iran war knock-on effects How to pick the best shipping software for your business Amazon Supply Chain
Services is Amazon's answer to FedEx, UPS Amazon likened the creation of ASCS to the inception of AWS the cloud company initially launched to serve Amazon before being sold globally. Now, AWS is generally considered the biggest market share holder across cloud.

Just like other shipping companies, ASCS customers don't need to sell on Amazon to be able to use ASCS Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands End and American Eagle Outfitters have already signed up as early customers.

The company boasted of its 80,000+ trailers, 24,000+ shipping containers and 100+ partner-operated aircraft to support global logistics, as well as years of work strategically placing fulfilment warehouses to optimize last-mile delivery.

"With the launch of ASCS, were confident we can give any other business
access to the same cost efficiency, reliability, and speed that weve built
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The ASCS website highlights other perks, including GPS-powered tracking,
photo on delivery and easy returns.

Company shares rose around 2% following the announcement, while FedEx and UPS shares dipped slightly at the same time. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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