With the exponential growth of e-commerce in Brazil, the logistics of deliveries has become one of the main challenges for companies in the sector. According to data from the Brazilian Association of Electronic Commerce (ABComm), Brazilian e-commerce recorded a total of 395 million orders and a revenue of R$ 185,7 billion in 2023, with an average ticket per customer of R$ 460. For 2024, the forecast is that the number of orders will increase to 418,6 million and the average ticket for R$ 490
In response to the expansion scenario, the Free Market, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Latin America, has been investing in innovative solutions to optimize its logistics operations and ensure more efficient deliveries. Part of this strategy includes the partnership with Arrow Mobility, Brazilian startup specialized in sustainable cargo vehicles, whose 100% electric vans are being integrated into the delivery fleet of the platform.
Marcelo Simon, Head of New Business at the startuphighlights that the partnership with Mercado Livre is an important step in promoting sustainable logistics solutions in the market. We are constantly developing vehicles that not only improve delivery efficiency, but also significantly reduce operational costs and environmental impact. The models are a viable and promising solution to achieve these goals
In addition to the lowest cost per package delivered and a significant reduction in pollutant gas emissions, Arrow Mobility vehicles have a greater load capacity, with an internal organization optimized for the transport of volumes, facilitating the boarding and disembarking of delivery drivers by providing access to the cargo compartment from inside the vehicle
Another relevant point is the mitigation of maintenance costs for electric vans, that represents another source of savings for fleet operators. "We are very pleased with the performance of our vans in the Brazilian market". The partnership with Mercado Livre is an important milestone in our journey, we want to offer high-quality vehicles for, in addition to meeting the logistical needs of our clients, boost your results, emphasizes Simon
Arrow's expectation is to quadruple the number of registrations in 2024, in comparison to last year – from 12 units to 48 this year – reinforcing the company's goal of becoming a reference in the national logistics sector
