New Delhi: To strengthen the logistics infrastructure of India’s burgeoning e-commerce sector, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. This strategic agreement builds upon a partnership that began in 2013, when Amazon first started leveraging India Post’s vast postal network for parcel transmission and delivery across the country.
The MoU was signed by Kushal Vashist, General Manager of the Parcel Directorate, and Venkatesh Tiwari, Director of Operations at Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd, in the presence of Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), and Aman Jain, Director of Public Policy at Amazon. Senior officials from both organizations were also present at the signing ceremony, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration.
The primary objective of this agreement is to enhance logistical capabilities across India by utilizing the Department of Posts’ vast network to improve parcel delivery services for Amazon customers. The partnership aims to promote business expansion, job creation, and economic growth while supporting India’s rapidly growing e-commerce ecosystem.
Key Highlights of the MoU:
- Objective: Both parties will explore opportunities to increase Amazon’s use of the Department of Posts’ extensive postal network, focusing on improving parcel transmission and delivery services across India.
- Increased Collaboration: The MoU sets the stage for synchronized logistics operations, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-sharing, enabling both Amazon and DoP to optimize their resources for more efficient services.
- Regular Review Mechanisms: To ensure steady progress, the collaboration will be reviewed quarterly, with both Amazon and the Department of Posts exploring new avenues to deepen their partnership and enhance service delivery.
The partnership between Amazon and the Department of Posts has already demonstrated the potential of combining the strengths of both organizations. India Post’s extensive network, which covers even the most remote regions of the country, combined with Amazon’s robust e-commerce infrastructure, will enable faster and more reliable delivery services, further empowering India’s digital economy.
