Cainiao Network has partnered with Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to establish an air cargo centre, with plans to launch more international cargo routes originating from Shenzhen. The new flights are launched in partnership with Atlas Air and will operate twice a week, with a loading capacity of over 220 tonnes per flight. The new service will accommodate various product categories ranging from electronics to automobiles The inaugural chartered flight connecting Shenzhen, China to … [Read more...] about Cainiao plans air cargo centre at Shenzhen Airport
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Cainiao teams up with CJ Logistics in South Korea
Cainiao Network has partnered with Korean company CJ Logistics to streamline and optimize cross-border logistics services between China and South Korea. The partnership aims to accelerate deliveries between the two countries to as fast as three days, with deliveries on Sundays. The two plan to do this by combining their expertise in domestic warehousing, line haul transportation and first mile network. Both parties are also in the midst of discussions with AliExpress to establish fulfillment … [Read more...] about Cainiao teams up with CJ Logistics in South Korea
Cainiao teams up with DHL in Poland
Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao Network has signed an agreement with DHL eCommerce Solutions as the two companies look to capitalise on Poland’s fast-growing e-commerce market, with plans to improve the country’s out-of-home delivery services. DHL will purchase part of Cainiao’s subsidiary in Poland, and the two companies plan to invest 60 million euros to build one of the country's largest networks of parcel lockers with user-friendly interfaces to cover the first and last mile. Cainiao has … [Read more...] about Cainiao teams up with DHL in Poland
Lödige Industries grabs cargo deal in Hong Kong
Lödige Industries has won a contract to deliver an automated material handling system for Alibaba’s logistics arm Cainiao Network at Hong Kong International Airport. The installation will be used at Caniao Smart Gateway, a ‘smart’ logistics hub considered to be Hong Kong’s third largest logistics centre, which is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2023. Lödige will provide Cainiao with an innovative handling system for the receipt, delivery, storage, retrieval, transhipment and … [Read more...] about Lödige Industries grabs cargo deal in Hong Kong
Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba, is beefing up its initiatives for Double 11 with additional air freight and logistics capacity for merchants exporting from China. For this year’s shopping event, the company has secured 3,000 flights for exporters and will tap on its overseas distribution centers and warehouses in over 30 countries and regions to support pre-stocking needs and improve overall experience for Alibaba consumers, estimated at 1.3 billion. Cainiao has announced … [Read more...] about Cainiao doubles down for Double 11
Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
Cainiao Network is extending its partnership with Atlas Air with the launch of a new air freight route connecting Hong Kong to Bogotá, Colombia, using the latter’s 747-8F plane. With cargo capacity of 133 tonnes, the freighter will depart Hong Kong International Airport and transit in Miami International Airport (MIA), with final destination at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia. Cainiao said the air freight route will be further optimized and upgraded to include … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to fly HKG-BOG service for Cainiao
