Jun 5, 2025|
JD Logistics Deploys 500,000 New Reusable Cold Chain Delivery Boxes, Targeting 127,000 Tons in Carbon Reductions
On June 5, which is World Environment Day and the 8th anniversary of JD.com’s Green Stream Initiative, JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, announced that it will bring 500,000 new reusable cold chain delivery boxes into service for fresh products, marking the largest deployment of its kind in the industry.
Each of these boxes will be collected and reused after delivery, significantly reducing single-use waste. With each reuse cutting carbon emissions by approximately 850 grams, the new boxes are expected to reduce emissions by an estimated 127,000 tons over their lifecycle.
This move comes as China’s express delivery sector hits a new peak of 174.5 billion parcels in 2024, topping global rankings for the 11th consecutive year. However, the growing demand has led to rising environmental concerns, especially around packaging waste and limited consumer-friendly recycling options.
JD Logistics has been working to address this challenge since 2015 by promoting reusable packaging solutions. So far, more than 3 million reusable cold chain boxes have been put into use. In 2024 alone, 960,000 boxes are in active circulation, helping to cut 72,000 tons of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to the annual electricity use of 77,000 households.
The new upgraded boxes are engineered for durability and performance, having passed rigorous insulation and drop tests. Each box supports up to 300 reuses—nearly twice the lifecycle of earlier models—and features improved sealing to preserve freshness more effectively.
To ensure precision and accountability, every reusable delivery box is embedded with a unique barcode and RFID tag, enabling full lifecycle tracking via JD Logistics’ proprietary circular packaging management system. Real-time backend updates provide data on each box’s usage count, condition, and logistics path.
In conjunction with the rollout of the upgraded boxes, JD Logistics has partnered with over 300 fresh food brands to offer green delivery services throughout JD.com’s 618 Grand Promotion, China’s largest mid-year shopping festival. These partnerships transform the high-consumption event into a full-chain carbon reduction campaign.
This is just one part of JD.com’s “Green Stream Initiative.” Launched in 2017, the Green Stream Initiative represents the company’s long-term commitment to a responsible supply chain. From AI-driven optimization and green energy adoption to recyclable packaging and smart transportation, the company continues to build a next-generation, environmentally responsible supply chain, and set the standard for green innovation in the logistics industry.
May 27, 2025|
JD Worldwide Showcases Global Cold Chain Expertise with Ice Cream Festival
JD Worldwide, JD.com’s cross-border e-commerce platform, launched its Global Ice Cream Festival on May 26, demonstrating its advanced temperature-controlled logistics capabilities. The event features premium international brands including Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s, and Little Moons, all sourced directly from producers and delivered through JD’s fully integrated cold chain network.
Seamless Cold Chain Logistics
JD Worldwide maintains product quality at every stage, from production to delivery. Its multi-tiered cold storage system, featuring bonded warehouses in strategic locations like Ningbo and Guangzhou, ensures reliable nationwide frozen distribution.
Advanced real-time temperature monitoring technology protects every shipment, guaranteeing products arrive in perfect condition. Through precise execution of international procurement, storage, and final delivery, JD delivers ice cream that’s fresh, perfectly frozen, and ready to enjoy, just as the producers intended.
Streamlined Global Sourcing
By partnering directly with manufacturers worldwide, JD Worldwide simplifies cross-border trade while reducing costs and delivery times. The platform is committed to bringing global innovations to Chinese consumers, prioritizing trending and exclusive international products at accessible prices.
JD’s expert procurement team continuously identifies trending products globally, accelerating their availability in China while maintaining quality and affordability. The ongoing expansion of JD’s cold chain infrastructure further strengthens its leadership in smart logistics solutions for perishable goods.
This initiative highlights JD Worldwide’s supply chain excellence, particularly in temperature-sensitive logistics, establishing new benchmarks for cross-border perishable commerce.
Get in touch with JD’s cross-border e-commerce and logistics teams via JD’s Partners Page.
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