Amazon Expands Logistics Network to External Businesses with New Supply Chain Service

The new service aims to extend those advantages to other businesses. "And with the launch of ASCS, we are confident we can give any other business access to the same cost efficiency, reliability, and speed that we have built for Amazon customers," Larsen added.

Major Companies Already On Board

Several prominent brands have already begun using ASCS. Procter & Gamble is utilizing the freight service to transport raw materials to manufacturing sites and distribute finished goods. Meanwhile, 3M is shipping products from its factories to international distribution centers via Amazon’s network.

Apparel retailers are also leveraging the service. Lands’ End is using Amazon’s infrastructure to fulfil orders across multiple sales channels from a single inventory pool, while American Eagle Outfitters relies on Amazon’s parcel delivery system to ship online orders for its American Eagle and Aerie brands directly to U.S. customers.

Core Offerings and Infrastructure

ASCS is structured around three key components: freight, distribution, and fulfilment. The freight service spans ocean, air, ground, and rail transport, supported by a vast fleet that includes over 80,000 trailers, 24,000 intermodal containers, and more than 100 aircraft.

The distribution and fulfilment arm allows businesses to import, store, and position inventory strategically before fulfilling orders across multiple sales channels. This flexibility is particularly valuable for companies looking to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs.

By opening its logistics network to external clients, Amazon is positioning itself as a critical player in global supply chains beyond its traditional e-commerce domain.