Ozon’s New Logistics Initiative
As of September 1, 2026, the marketplace Ozon has offered sellers the option to store goods in warehouses located in Kazakhstan’s two largest cities — Almaty and Astana. This move aims to optimize logistics and accelerate order delivery to customers in Russia and the CIS countries.
Until September 30 inclusive, there is a promotion offering free transportation of goods from Russia to Kazakhstan, reducing sellers’ costs and encouraging the use of the new warehouse capacities. The expansion of the warehouse network significantly increases throughput and shortens delivery times.
Benefits for Sellers and Buyers
The warehouses in Kazakhstan enable entrepreneurs to keep stock closer to Central Asian markets, which is especially important for sellers targeting consumers in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Armenia. According to Ozon, this will broaden sales geography and increase turnover of cross-border transactions.
The reduction in delivery time to customers in Russia and the region averages several days, improving the shopping experience and decreasing cancellations and returns. In 2026, the average delivery time for Ozon goods across Russia is about 3–5 days, and the opening of warehouses in Kazakhstan promises to maintain or improve this metric on expanded routes.
Impact on Kazakhstan’s E-commerce Market
For the Kazakh market, this step represents support for the development of local e-commerce infrastructure. Kazakh sellers now have the opportunity not only to supply goods to domestic buyers but also to enter the markets of Russia and other EAEU countries through the Ozon platform.
Experts forecast a 15–20% growth in online trade in Kazakhstan during 2026–2027 thanks to improved logistics solutions and increased product availability. The introduction of Ozon warehouses in Almaty and Astana helps strengthen Kazakhstan’s position as a regional e-commerce hub.
Technical and Operational Details of the Warehouses
Ozon’s warehouses in Almaty and Astana are equipped with modern storage and order processing systems, enabling simultaneous handling of thousands of SKUs. The total warehouse area exceeds 10,000 square meters, ensuring high throughput capacity.
The company uses automated inventory management systems integrated with the Ozon platform, providing transparency and real-time updates on stock availability. This improves forecast accuracy and reduces risks of shortages or surpluses at the warehouses.
Development and Expansion Prospects
Ozon plans further expansion of its warehouse network within the CIS and is considering opening additional facilities in other major cities of the region in 2027. This is driven by growing demand for online shopping and the need to shorten delivery times.
In the long term, the new logistics network will allow the marketplace to increase its market share in EAEU countries and strengthen its international position. Partners and sellers will be able to broaden their assortment and respond more quickly to demand changes thanks to improved logistics.
Conclusion: The opening of Ozon warehouses in Kazakhstan creates new opportunities for sellers and speeds up product delivery to Russia and CIS countries, contributing to the growth of e-commerce in the region.
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