Amazon targets nearly 90% US deliveries via its network by 2029
Sep 3, 2026, 5:27 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The shift to higher self-delivery share suggests improved control over costs and faster delivery, which can lift margins and customer value. While capex is a near-term headwind, the long-run unit economics may improve as scale increases and carrier dependencies shrink.
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An internal planning document reviewed by Business Insider shows Amazon expects its first-party network to handle about 12.2 billion US packages in 2027 and 15.8 billion in 2029, lifting in-house deliveries to about 88.7% by 2029. The move could improve margins and delivery speed, though the projections remain preliminary and subject to revision.
Amazon expects 86.3% of US packages via its network in 2027; 88.7% by 2029.
Total US package volume rises from 14.1B (2027) to 17.8B (2029).
USPS share falls to 8% by 2029; UPS to 1.4% by 2029.
Rural network expansion exceeds $4B to triple capacity by end-2026.
Projections are preliminary; plans may revise before finalizing.
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