Amazon's Smart Hub Warehouse Set to Open in March, Enabling 'Global Sales from Shenzhen Inventory'

[Ebrun Exclusive] Amazon recently announced that its Smart Hub Warehouse (GWD) has been established in Shenzhen and will open in March 2026.

Sellers only need to stock their products at source warehouses, and the items can then be listed for sale on Amazon's global marketplace. These goods will be shipped cross-border via Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) and integrated into Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) network, gradually achieving a "single inventory pool supplying the world."

For inventory planning, Amazon uses AI forecasting models that incorporate historical sales data, weather patterns, and holiday trends to pre-position products closer to customers. This technology dynamically optimizes inventory layouts based on regional differences and seasonal demand, improving promotional event forecast accuracy by 10% and increasing the accuracy of predicting hot-selling product regions by 20%.

Additionally, Amazon employs Prime Air drones for delivery, offering a faster logistics channel for lightweight and small items such as electronic accessories and beauty and personal care products. Currently, the service covers over 60,000 products in designated areas of the United States, with delivery times as short as 60 minutes from order placement, accurate to within five minutes. In January 2026, the service officially launched in Darlington, UK.

It is reported that in 2025, Amazon delivered more than 13 billion items globally with same-day or next-day delivery. Among these, over 8 billion items were delivered in the U.S., a year-on-year increase of more than 30%; over 2.4 billion items were delivered across four European countries (UK, Germany, France, Spain); and delivery volumes in emerging markets such as Brazil, the Middle East, and Australia also saw significant growth.

"We want Prime members to not have to choose between speed, selection, and value—Prime membership delivers all three," said Doug Herrington, Global CEO of Amazon Stores.