Amazon is continuing its rapid U.S. logistics expansion with plans to construct a 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Greenfield, Indiana, a growing suburb just east of Indianapolis. The facility will handle large inventory shipments and redistribute goods throughout the company’s nationwide network, according to a press release shared with Supply Chain Dive.
While specific operational details are still under development, a company spokesperson said the new site is being designed to meet surging regional demand for faster deliveries and enhanced capacity. An opening timeline has not yet been finalized.
The Greenfield fulfillment center will join Amazon’s 13 existing fulfillment and sortation centers in Indiana, along with 11 delivery stations strategically positioned across the state. The company has long viewed Indiana as a critical logistics hub due to its central location, transportation infrastructure, and strong labor market.
“The Hoosier State has been instrumental in our growth, where we’ve created tens of thousands of jobs and invested more than $25.5 billion since 2010,” said Kyle DeGiulio, Amazon’s regional senior economic development manager. “This latest expansion reinforces our long-term commitment to the region.”
Amazon’s Indiana network already spans from Elkhart to Jeffersonville, providing statewide coverage for e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and robotics-assisted warehousing.
The new Greenfield site is expected to leverage advanced automation and robotics to improve efficiency, safety, and delivery speeds, though Amazon has not yet disclosed specific technologies to be deployed there.
The announcement follows Amazon’s recent September opening of a robotics fulfillment center in Elkhart, Indiana, located about 120 miles east of Chicago. That 800,000-square-foot facility features hundreds of autonomous mobile robots that assist workers with receiving, picking, packing, and shipping products.
In addition to the Elkhart project, Amazon has been on a nationwide robotics expansion push, unveiling facilities that blend human labor with next-generation warehouse technology.
Earlier this year, the company opened a 2.8 million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center in Charlton, Massachusetts, featuring robots capable of lifting up to 1,500 pounds, and announced similar sites in Virginia and North Carolina.
These investments align with Amazon’s broader strategy to reduce delivery times, streamline logistics, and maintain its competitive edge amid evolving e-commerce trends.
The new Greenfield fulfillment center is expected to contribute to local employment and economic development once operational. Although the number of jobs hasn’t been specified, similar Amazon facilities typically employ 1,000 to 2,000 workers in roles ranging from operations management and logistics coordination to robotics maintenance and warehouse support.
Local economic leaders view Amazon’s continued investment as a sign of Indiana’s growing logistics advantage, strengthened by interstate access, low costs, and an established manufacturing base.
As Amazon’s network grows more tech-driven, the company continues to emphasize a “people-plus-technology” model — pairing advanced automation with human oversight to improve safety and performance.
The planned Greenfield project reflects Amazon’s steady post-pandemic expansion, which has seen the company pivot from overcapacity concerns to strategic regional growth in areas with high shipping demand and favorable economic climates.
By deepening its presence in Indiana, Amazon strengthens its Midwestern logistics corridor, ensuring smoother inventory distribution to customers across nearby states like Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan.
As the Greenfield project moves toward development, it underscores Amazon’s goal of building a more resilient, faster, and tech-enabled supply chain capable of meeting growing consumer expectations.
Originally reported by Philip Neuffer in Construction Dive.
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