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Mercado Livre and Shopee accelerate the construction of large logistics warehouses to improve delivery logistics and strengthen their positions in the e-commerce market in Brazil. The fight for e-commerce dominance in the country promises significant impacts for both consumers and the job market.
In a move that could change the scenario of e-commerce in Brazil, Mercado Livre and Shopee are building gigantic logistics warehouses in the north of Marília, in the interior of São Paulo.
The construction, located in an area attached to the Santo Barion Exhibition Center, on the banks of SP-333, aims to increase the delivery capacity of both companies, ensuring greater agility and efficiency in operations.
Second information from the newspaper Agora no Interior, The works began approximately 60 days ago and are already moving at a fast pace, with completion expected for the end of 2024 or beginning of 2025.
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The space, which will occupy more than 30 thousand square meters, is being prepared to operate as a central warehouse, from where goods will be dispatched with the “receive in up to 24 hours” system, benefiting not only Marília, but also the neighboring cities.
Efficient logistics and job creation
As reported by a worker who preferred to remain anonymous, the new logistics warehouse will have the capacity to store thousands of items, which will allow faster deliveries made by platforms. “They are going to hire a lot of employees to meet demand and meet delivery deadlines,” commented the worker.
This movement, which includes the intense traffic of trucks and heavy equipment at the site, is already having an impact on the local community.
Residents close to the construction site believe that the presence of the warehouse will enhance the region and promote the creation of new jobs. A resident of a nearby condominium highlighted to the aforementioned newspaper: “With the construction of houses and apartments, in addition to the new logistics warehouse, this area tends to grow and gain value.”
Mercado Livre: the Latin American giant
In early July 2024, Mercado Livre consolidated its position as the most valuable company in Latin America, with an estimated market value of US$90 billion (around R$486 billion).
This historic milestone, reported by specialist Einar Rivero, founding partner of Elos Ayta Consultoria, places the company ahead of Petrobras, which previously led the ranking with US$83 billion (approximately R$448 billion).
With an impressive growth of 31,7% compared to the previous year, Mercado Livre has established itself as the undisputed leader in e-commerce and the digital financial sector in the region.
The company, which was born in Argentina as “Mercado Libre” in 1999 and recently turned 25 years old, operates in 18 countries and owns the fintech Mercado Pago, whose revenue of US$5,1 billion (R$27 billion) exceeded customer expectations. analysts, with emphasis on the Brazilian operation.
Shopee: the rise of a fierce competitor
Shopee, in turn, is not left behind in the battle for leadership in e-commerce in Brazil. The Singaporean company is investing heavily in building new logistics centers and hiring thousands of employees by 2025, as reported by Agora no Interior.
The strategy is clear: increase its share in the Brazilian market and eventually surpass Mercado Livre. The company already has 11 logistics warehouses in the country and plans to further expand this structure in the coming months.
One of Shopee's main assets is that 90% of the items sold in Brazil are nationalized, which exempts them from the recent “blouse tax”, a tax measure by the Federal Government. With this competitive advantage, Shopee plans to invest millions of dollars to solidify its position in the market.
The dispute between Mercado Livre and Shopee for e-commerce dominance in Brazil is just beginning. With both giants investing heavily in logistics and their operations, Brazilian consumers can expect a growing product offering and faster deliveries.
A promising future for e-commerce?
Given these movements, an inevitable question arises: how will this intense dispute between Mercado Livre and Shopee impact consumers and the job market in Brazil? Leave your comment below and participate in the debate about the future of e-commerce in the country.
