Amazon India Strengthens its Infrastructure Footprint in West Bengal
Amazon India announced the expansion of its fulfilment and delivery network in Kolkata, West Bengal. With this expansion of two existing fulfilment centres, launch of a new sort centre and a delivery station, Amazon India will now have 4 fulfilment centres with more than 3.5 million cubic feet of storage space, 4 Sortation Centres with more than 2 lakh square feet of sortation area, and close to 25 delivery stations including those operated by partners. This infrastructural expansion will support more than 32,000 sellers in the State to reach a larger customer base in West Bengal and North East, while offering a wider selection of products and faster deliveries.
The newly added Delivery Station, spread across 22,000 square feet of floor area in Kolkata, will enable seamless and faster deliveries in the city. With the expansion of the delivery network, Amazon will have direct delivery presence in more than 1000 pin codes in West Bengal. Ahead of the Puja, customers in West Bengal and neighboring States will be able to experience larger product selection with faster and reliable deliveries at their doorstep.
The continued investment in the State will have a multiplier effect on the local economy and lead to creation of new direct and indirect work opportunities. Individuals from all backgrounds and especially those residing in the nearby regions will find a variety of roles in the Operations network, including full time and part time opportunities. These individuals will have opportunities to learn and grow with required training and upskilling programs.
Akhil Saxena, Vice President, Customer Fulfilment Operations, APAC, MENA & LATAM, Amazon, said, “Our significant investment in the State is aligned with our commitment to support small and medium business, while proving much needed boost to the local economy. This expansion will support more than 32,000 sellers in West Bengal, and enable growth for ancillary businesses such as transportation, packaging etc. and create thousands of work opportunities for the youth in the State. Launch of our new buildings in Kolkata will enable faster, smoother and seamless online shopping experience for our customers.”
Buildings across Amazon India’s fulfillment network are designed with state-of-the art technology, on-site and off-site solar panels to produce solar power and efficient building systems to minimize energy usage.
The expansion in West Bengal is a part of Amazon India’s plans to increase its fulfilment network and storage capacity by close to 40% across the country in 2021. Amazon India places tremendous value and focus on the well-being and safety of its people across its fulfilment network as everyone faces the challenges associated with COVID-19. The company is also hosting on-site vaccination camps and has vaccinated more than 3 lakh associates, employees, and their dependents, administered by licensed health care providers.
