Introduction to Amazon’s Growth in Mexico City
Amazon has strengthened its presence in Mexico City by opening a new logistics station, DXX2, located in the Coyoacán district. This 7,500 square meter facility will support faster delivery operations for the company’s growing e-commerce business in Mexico.
Details of the New Logistics Station
The DXX2 station is Amazon’s third logistics center in Mexico City, joining the existing DMX6 in Gustavo A. Madero and DXX1 in Cuauhtémoc, the largest of Amazon’s facilities in Latin America. The strategic placement of these centers aims to optimize distribution within one of Mexico City’s most densely populated and high-demand e-commerce areas.
Job Creation and Local Seller Integration
With the opening of DXX2, Amazon will create 150 new direct jobs in Mexico City, adding to the existing 3,000 employees. The company has also committed to integrating over 6,500 local sellers into its platform by 2024. This initiative will generate an estimated 18,000 indirect jobs and a cumulative investment of 50 billion pesos in infrastructure and operations since Amazon’s arrival in Mexico City in 2015.
Amazon’s Logistics Strategy and Impact
Arturo Del Oso, Amazon Logistics Coordinator, emphasized the importance of this growth for local sellers: “This expansion is crucial to enable more vendors who can focus on their businesses without having to develop their own logistics and online sales networks.”
Currently, there are over 7,400 independent sellers in Mexico City offering their products through Amazon Mexico. Diana Frances, General Director of Amazon Logistics, highlighted the company’s commitment to improving delivery speed and efficiency:
“In Amazon Mexico, we constantly challenge ourselves to enhance the speed and efficiency of our services. Our logistics network, with Mexico City playing a vital role, enables same-day delivery for Prime members in 14 cities across the country, including the Mexico City Metropolitan Area.”
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of Amazon’s new logistics station in Coyoacán? The DXX2 station aims to optimize distribution and support faster delivery operations in one of Mexico City’s most densely populated areas with high e-commerce demand.
- How many jobs will be created with the new facility? Amazon will create 150 direct jobs and contribute to an estimated 18,000 indirect jobs by 2024.
- What is Amazon’s commitment to local sellers in Mexico City? Amazon aims to integrate over 6,500 local sellers into its platform by 2024, allowing them to focus on their businesses without developing their own logistics and online sales networks.
- How does Amazon’s logistics network impact delivery speed in Mexico? With strategically placed logistics centers, Amazon can offer same-day delivery for Prime members in 14 cities across the country, including Mexico City.
