Apr 11, 2025|
JD.com Partners with Thailand’s Ding Kong on Direct-Sourcing Collaboration, Ensuring a 2,500-Tonne Supply of High-Quality Frozen Durian
JD Super, the supermarket division of JD.com, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Thailand’s leading liquid nitrogen-frozen durian producer, Ding Fong Co., Ltd. (Ding Fong Group) on April 8th, to exclusively supply 2,500 metric tonnes (150 containers) of premium frozen Thai durians to Chinese consumers. The agreement, marked by a ceremonial plaque exchange, designates Ding Fong as JD Super’s official durian supplier in Thailand, reinforcing JD’s commitment to sourcing high-quality imported fruits through direct collaborations with global producers.
All liquid nitrogen-frozen durians sold on JD Super are sourced from Thailand’s top-growing regions, ensuring pest-free, premium-grade fruit. Ding Fong, responsible for roughly 30% of Thailand’s liquid nitrogen-frozen durian exports, utilizes proprietary rail-guided freezing technology to enhance production efficiency and preserve the fruit’s natural flavor and texture.
“Our quality standards align perfectly with JD Super’s consumer-centric approach,” said a Ding Fong Group represen tative. “By integrating JD’s platform reach with our production expertise, we aim to efficiently scale the delivery of premium Thai durians to China, creating value for both businesses and consumers.”
To guarantee freshness, JD Super ensures durians are frozen within 2–5 days of harvest at Ding Fong’s Thai facilities. Leveraging JD Logistics’ advanced cold chain network, orders are delivered to Chinese consumers as soon as 24 hours of purchase. JD Super also offers competitive pricing through its direct scalable sourcing and “10-billion-yuan discount” program, alongside customer guarantees such as compensation for damaged fruit and verified weight accuracy. For example, JD Super’s Thai Monthong durians (2–3 kg) are guaranteed to include 3.5 plump fruit chambers, with refunds provided for issues like underripe pulp, missing chambers, or spoilage.
China’s durian imports hit nearly $7 billion in 2024, cementing its status as the largest market for the fruit globally. JD Super has capitalized on this demand, achieving a 30% compound annual growth rate in durian sales over the past three years, with liquid nitrogen-frozen durian sales doubling annually since 2022, firmly maintaining its leadership in the industry.
“This partnership exemplifies JD Super’s strategy to connect international producers with Chinese consumers through innovation and efficiency,” said a JD Super spokesperson. “By combining Ding Fong’s agricultural leadership with JD’s retail and logistics strengths, we’re setting new benchmarks for quality, affordability, and reliability in the imported fruit market.”
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
Mar 26, 2025|
JD Auto and Continental Tires Pioneer Instant Tire Delivery Model in China
JD Auto Service, the automotive service arm of JD.com, in collaboration with Continental Tire, has unveiled a pioneering milestone in their seven-year partnership: China’s first instant tire delivery and installation service. The initiative seamlessly integrates JD’s instant retail platform “JD NOW” with the “Fast Delivery” System of Continental Tires, offering timely tire replacement solutions to meet surging consumer demand. Select orders can be completed in as little as 30 minutes, setting a new benchmark for efficiency in automotive aftermarket services.
The collaboration enables the flagship store of Continental Tires on JD.com to offer more than 800 tire products including mainstream tire specifications ranging from 14 to 23 inches, all available for ultra-fast delivery. Customers can place orders via the JD App or through JD Auto’s nationwide network of car maintenance stores, even if the products are out of stock at the offline stores, efficient inventory allocation can still be ensured. The service integrates automated order processing, optimized last-mile logistics, and certified technician installations – mirroring the speed and convenience of food delivery platforms.
Mr. Forest Tang, General Manager of Continental Tires China, highlighted evolving consumer priorities, “Chinese car owners are demonstrating the growing demand for genuine product guarantees, transparent pricing, and instant service accessibility. By synergizing JD Auto’s omnichannel capabilities with the distribution expertise of Continental Tires, we’re establishing an industry-leading benchmark for tire service reliability.”
“This model resolves urgent scenarios like roadside tire emergencies while streamlining partners’ warehousing costs. Our shared inventory system eliminates redundant logistics layers, achieving true end-to-end supply chain optimization,” a JD Auto Service spokesperson emphasized.
The initiative taps into China’s booming instant retail sector, projected to grow to RMB 3.6 trillion (approximately USD 500 billion) by 2030. The increasing number of consumers are shifting to online sales channels for tire purchases, with heightened expectations for speed and integrated services like professional doorstep installation.
In 2017, Continental Tires and JD Auto established a landmark strategic partnership, with Continental Tires becoming JD’s inaugural direct tire supplier, the partnership established a national fulfillment grid by 2022 through nearly 200 front warehouses of Continental Tires. The service now leverages JD Auto’s more than 2,200 self-operated service stores and more than 40,000 partner outlets. Combined with over 4,000 branded stores of Continental Tires, they have created one of the most comprehensive and convenient automotive service networks.
JD Auto Service continues to prioritize consumer needs through its instant delivery initiative for automotive products, supported by robust warehousing logistics and nationwide service coverage. This ensures professional, guaranteed maintenance experiences – from tire replacements to comprehensive vehicle care.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
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