Cainiao Group, AliExpress unite for cross-border deliveries

Cainiao Group and online retailer AliExpress are partnering to launch a five-day global delivery service for cross-border packages. The company would achieve the new service through “full-chain operational optimisation and streamlining of workflows across first-mile pick-up, line haul, overseas distribution, and last-mile delivery,” said official release. The new service will bring a 30% uplift in delivery speed compared to the industry standard, the logistics firm said.
Wan Lin said, “The next decade will unveil new development opportunities for smart logistics, and Cainiao will dedicate our efforts to building a leading global smart logistics network. This includes establishing three long-chain logistics networks encompassing domestic logistics, cross-border logistics, and overseas logistics, as well as creating three short-chain businesses in last-mile post stations, logistics infrastructure, and logistics technology. The goal is to provide quality and competitive logistics services to our consumers, merchants, platforms, and logistics partners.” The company will also target overseas markets with a focus on key logistics nodes in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, specifically with a target to establish one to two local warehousing and distribution centers each year.