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Delhivery will provide a network of shared dark stores for e-commerce companies to enable rapid same-day deliveries.
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The dark stores will allow companies to variabilize their costs and cater to the growing demand for quick deliveries.
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The service will target companies that require 2-4 hour deliveries, different from the 15-20 minute delivery segment.
Delhivery, a leading logistics company, has announced the launch of a network of shared dark stores to facilitate rapid same-day deliveries for e-commerce companies. This move marks a significant shift for Delhivery, which has traditionally focused on large intercity shipments. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for quick deliveries by providing a cost-effective solution for businesses.
The shared dark stores will enable multiple companies to deliver products from the same location, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Delhivery’s CEO, Sahil Barua, emphasized that this service will not be a significant revenue driver but will help companies variabilize their costs.
The target market for this service is different from the prominent quick commerce companies like Blinkit and Zepto, which focus on 15-20 minute deliveries. Instead, Delhivery’s dark stores will cater to companies that require 2-4 hour deliveries, making it an ideal solution for products like mobile phones and adjacent items.