ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 26. Russia's first e-commerce company, Ozon, has started the construction of the logistics complex in Kazakhstan, with a substantial investment of approximately 15 billion Kazakh tenge ($33.7 million), Trend reports.
According to the company, the project, set to be completed within a year, will cover an expansive area of 42,000 square meters and is expected to generate 2,000 new job opportunities in the region.
As the business of Ozon continues to thrive in Kazakhstan, the logistics complex will be expanded to accommodate the increasing demand from sellers and buyers for the platform's services. The new facility will act as a fulfillment center in Almaty, offering a complete package of services for online orders from local sellers. From accepting goods for storage to packaging and dispatching parcels to customers, the hub will efficiently cater to the growing e-commerce landscape in the country.
Ozon's strategic move to establish this logistics hub comes as a response to the surging demand for its marketplace services in Kazakhstan. By providing a dedicated fulfillment center, the company aims to enhance its operational efficiency and meet the rising needs of sellers and buyers alike.
To bring this project to fruition, Ozon has partnered with Focus Logistics, a subsidiary of the prominent Kazakh construction group - Bazis.
Having commenced its operations in Kazakhstan in 2021, Ozon has been committed to expanding its logistical infrastructure in the region.
Presently, the company operates two fulfillment centers and over 100 pickup and drop-off points in Kazakhstan. With ambitious plans in sight, Ozon intends to increase the number of pickup and drop-off points to an impressive 1,000 by the end of 2023.