Deep DiveE-Commerce Platforms Make Multibillion-Dollar Investments in Logistics as Online Demand Surges Coresight Research December 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly accelerated the growth of e-commerce, the global e-commerce logistics market is booming as platforms strive to meet consumer demands for delivery. In this report, we look at recent investments into logistics capabilities by select e-commerce platforms—including Amazon, Alibaba, Flipkart and JD.com—across six key areas, from facilities to autonomous delivery technologies and last-mile delivery. Click here to read about holiday hiring drives among US retail and logistics firms. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters E-Commerce Platforms Upgrade Logistics: A Deep Dive Six Key Investment Areas Facilities Recruitment of Logistics Staff Partnerships with Logistics Firms Last-Mile Delivery Autonomous Delivery Technologies Cross-Border Fulfillment What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Technology Vendors Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Three Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 14: What US Consumers Think About TariffsConsumer Sentiment Declines; Plus, Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesShoptalk Spring 2025: Day Three—Community Building, Earning Loyalty and Enhancing Search Are Top of Mind
