Amazon and Flipkart have extended their logistics operations beyond their own ecommerce platforms by offering warehousing and delivery services to external commercial clients. Amazon launched Amazon Supply Chain Services in May 2026, while Flipkart’s Ekart secured contracts managing deliveries for companies like IKEA, Ather Energy, TataCliq, and Nykaa, according to inc42.com.
The move comes after Ecom Express’ acquisition in 2025 led to reduced remote pincode operations and higher third-party logistics pricing. Both Amazon and Flipkart are now monetising their underutilised logistics assets, including warehouses, freight trucks, and last-mile delivery fleets, to serve external businesses. This strategy maximises asset utilisation outside peak festive seasons and generates new revenue streams, inc42.com reports.
This expansion marks a new phase in the ecommerce logistics sector, where major marketplaces leverage their extensive infrastructure for B2B services. By managing end-to-end deliveries, Amazon and Flipkart gain valuable data on regional demand, inventory flows, and competitor pricing, which strengthens their market position. Flipkart’s Ekart managing deliveries for direct rivals like TataCliq and Nykaa highlights the competitive dynamics in this space, according to inc42.com.
Amazon Supply Chain Services’ launch in May 2026 and Ekart’s recent contracts illustrate how ecommerce giants are capitalising on their logistics networks. This development follows Ecom Express’ acquisition in 2025, which reshaped the third-party logistics landscape in India, inc42.com states.