# The company has launched its first Global Warehousing and Distribution (GWD) centre in Shenzhen.

*business · news · 2026-04-18 · Times Now*

## Key points

- Amazon has launched its first Global Warehousing and Distribution centre in Shenzhen, China.
- Amazon's new strategy targets Chinese exporters, supporting global sales rather than local e-commerce.
- The Shenzhen centre can cut storage costs for Chinese sellers by up to 45%.
- Amazon plans to expand this warehousing model to regions like the Yangtze River Delta.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** China, United States

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