Cainiao Network and e-commerce platform Daraz have announced upcoming plans to automate two smart distribution centres in Pakistan. The distribution centres will be equipped with innovative smart technologies, such as an automatic assembly line and smart distribution setup, as well as Cainiao’s proprietary solutions, including e-PLC, control algorithm and WCS. Daraz grew 85 percent in gross merchandise value (GMV) over the last two years, experiencing revenue surges during the global 11.11 … [Read more...] about Cainiao eyes automated distribution hubs with Daraz
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Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Cainiao Network will serve as the official logistics provider for Pakistani e-commerce marketplace Daraz, including the over 1,800 merchants on the platform, a press release confirmed. The new cross-border shipping service is expected to cut around 10 percent in logistics costs and includes local pick-ups in China, first-mile sortation, international line-haul services, digital customs clearance, sorting, and after-sales customer service. Cainiao will provide air freight shipping services … [Read more...] about Cainiao boosts parcel services to Pakistan and Bangladesh
Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
Aircraft lessor and ACMI operator Atlas Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 747-8 freighter, which it will operate on behalf of Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network under a long-term agreement. The new widebody freighter, the first of four 747-8Fs that are scheduled to be delivered this year, is expected to increase capacity on routes between China and the Americas, expanding Cainiao's services into the US, Brazil and Chile. Atlas reiterated that the investment in these new aircraft … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to operate new 747-8 freighter for Cainiao
GSA Kales to sell China-bound cargo capacity for Cainiao
Dutch cargo sales agent Kales Group has signed a deal on 1 May to sell the space on China-bound international cargo flights operated for Alibaba logistics unit Cainiao. Kales subsidiary Cargonet Asia will support Cainiao with fixed allotments, block space agreements and free sales to sell available capacity on flights chartered or leased by Cainiao on their way back to China. Sebastiaan Scholte, CEO of Kales Group, said the global partnership comes amidst growing … [Read more...] about GSA Kales to sell China-bound cargo capacity for Cainiao
Cainiao boosts air freight network from Kuala Lumpur hub
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, is expanding its air freight network from its fulfillment hub at Kuala Lumpur airport (KUL) in Malaysia with the launch of new export routes. First phase will see the launch of a new service to connect Kuala Lumpur to London three times each week, with a cargo capacity up to 300 kilograms per trip. Cainiao will also offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hangzhou in China five times a week, with a cargo capacity of 23,000 kilograms or 23 … [Read more...] about Cainiao boosts air freight network from Kuala Lumpur hub
Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
Cainiao Network (Cainiao) has partnered with Qatar Airways to launch a weekly charter flight using a B777F freighter from Hong Kong (HKG) to São Paulo (GRU). The Alibaba logistics unit said the move comes as e-commerce retail in Brazil is growing at a ‘phenomenal’ rate. Caniao’s business in Latin America saw a three-figure growth rate over the past year and has driven a focused air cargo network expansion in recent months to secure smooth supply chain performance. On 5 March, Cainiao’s … [Read more...] about Cainiao charters B777F between Hong Kong and Brazil
