New Delhi: The Department of Posts and e-commerce major Amazon on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to leverage the extensive postal network for the transmission and delivery of parcels across the country.&nbsp;
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Amazon will gain increased access to the department&rsquo;s extensive infrastructure, which includes over 1.6 lakh post offices, making it possible to reach customers even in the most remote regions.
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The collaboration aims to jointly explore opportunities in logistics and business expansion, enabling Amazon to increase the use of department&rsquo;s extensive postal network for parcel delivery across the country.
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The MoU also outlines key areas of cooperation, including synchronization of logistics operations, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-sharing opportunities, according to the Ministry of Communications.
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&ldquo;Both parties will conduct quarterly reviews to monitor the progress of their collaboration and explore new avenues for strengthening their partnership,&rdquo; the minister said in a statement.
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The partnership will also streamline Amazon&rsquo;s logistics operations and support its growing e-commerce needs. The collaboration will bolster department&rsquo;s parcel business by scaling up parcel transmission and delivery.
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By working closely with Amazon, the postal department will enhance its expertise in e-commerce logistics and drive efficiency in its operations, supporting India&rsquo;s broader goal of becoming a global logistics hub.
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Amazon and the Department of Posts have been working together since 2013, utilizing its network for parcel transmission.
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Both the parties seek to empower India&rsquo;s growing e-commerce sector by enhancing logistical capabilities, supporting job creation and contributing to economic growth.
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Late last month, the Ministry of Labour and Employment signed an MoU with the e-commerce giant towards enhancing employment accessibility in India. The MoU, initially set for a period of two years, makes a joint commitment to leverage the National Career Service (NCS) portal for boosting job opportunities in the country.
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The collaboration will, in particular, promote job opportunities for women and &lsquo;divyang&rsquo; candidates.
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&mdash;IANS
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Dept of Posts to collaborate with Amazon on logistics

Dept of Posts, e-commerce giant sign MoU to explore logistics & business expansion

Amazon to leverage India’s postal network for faster parcel delivery

Dept of Posts, e-commerce giant sign MoU to explore logistics & business expansion

October 4, 2024 | 22:09 IST