Amazon Logistics Reaches Brazil to Compete with Federal Postal Service

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Seeking to rely less and less on other carriers while not fully replacing them, Amazon is preparing to launch a major competitor to the Correios (Brazilian Post Office), and private companies: Amazon Logistics, a network of small independent delivery companies acting on its behalf.

The strategy is similar to that of Mercado Libre, which has reduced its dependence on the state-owned postal service company from 90% to 20% in three years.

For now, Jeff Bezos’ company calls on service providers in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Brasília. “With low initial costs, integrated demand and access to Amazon’s experience in technology and logistics, this is an opportunity to build and develop a successful order delivery business,” he says.

With an investment of only R$45,000 (US$9,000), an amount that corresponds to the “regularization of a legal entity and licenses, professional services such as accountant and attorney fees, purchase of supplies (such as laptops), recruitment costs (such as job advertisements, toxicological exams and driver training), as well as travel for owner training if needed”, the interested parties do not need to have experience in logistics and will rely on support whenever necessary, he points out.

“We’re looking for hands-on leaders who are passionate about building and coordinating delivery networks,” he adds.

“Delivering smiles”

Initially, candidates invited by Amazon can register, given that “this is a highly competitive program with a limited number of vacancies available”, according to Amazon. Work history, education and financial data are part of the assessment, and the response to applications may take from four to eight weeks, when an initial interview with the selected candidates will be conducted.

Monthly revenue of between R$150,000 and R$350,000, with profits between R$12,000 and R$22,000, for owners who operate with 20 to 40 delivery vehicles, are estimates supplied by the giant. “If you love to create and work with several teams, start your own business as a partner of Amazon Logistics, delivering smiles to several clients in your region”, he invites.

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