Amazon’s own delivery network is projected to handle a significant majority of its US packages by 2029, with estimates indicating that it could reach nearly 90% of all packages.
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The company’s internal forecast shows a rapid shift towards first-party delivery, surpassing previous projections.
Amazon’s growing delivery network is aiming to handle 15.8 billion US packages in 2029, with a focus on faster delivery and increased control over its logistics operations.
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While traditional carriers like UPS and USPS still play a role, Amazon’s emphasis on its own delivery infrastructure is reshaping the industry landscape.
The projections suggest that Amazon’s rural network will account for just over 11% of first-party package volume, with plans to triple its size by the end of 2026.
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Amazon’s forecast anticipates traditional carriers like USPS handling a smaller share of its packages, with USPS’s share declining from 13% in 2027 to 8% by 2029, following a new contract agreement.
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