Amazon plans to invest $4 billion by 2026 to enhance its delivery network in rural America, significantly expanding its reach with over 200 new delivery stations. This expansion aims to triple the rural delivery network, allowing for the delivery of over a billion additional packages annually to more than 13,000 zip codes across vast areas. As other logistics companies withdraw from rural markets due to high costs, Amazon’s strategy leverages its logistics efficiency to meet rising customer demand, thereby improving delivery speeds and reducing transit times in these less populated regions.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/amazon-rural-delivery-expansion-ups-postal-impact/746922/