Over the last few days, several cases of COVID-19 have cropped up around Beijing. To support the epidemic prevention response in the capital, JD Logistics, along with Guangzhou Railway Group and China Railway Container Transport Co., Ltd., supported the transfer of goods from Guangzhou to Beijing (approx. 2,300 km via rail).
A train with 40-cars of containers of masks, disinfectant and medication, food and other epidemic prevention materials departed Guangzhou on Jan. 18 in the afternoon.
This is the first special train from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater bay area to aid Beijing with epidemic prevention materials this year. The goods were transferred from JD Logistics’ warehouses in Guangzhou and Foshan to Guangzhou Tangxi Railway Freight Yard.
Guangzhou Railway Group then set up a special train for the materials to be transported to Beijing’s Dahongmen Station, from which they will be promptly delivered to JD’s storage center and then out to Beijing residents by JD Logistics.
Exclusive Service Available for Paris Olympics Mass Participation Marathon Runners
As excitement builds for the Paris 2024 Olympics, JD Logistics Express International today announced the upgrade of its China-France express delivery route. This dedicated service ensures hassle-free deliveries for the duration of the Olympic Games, enabling customers to focus on enjoying the events stress-free. From July 2nd to August 2nd, customers sending packages from China to France can enjoy a 30% discount on all deliveries. Additionally, JD Logistics’ in-house couriers will pick up packages within one hour of the request, reaffirming our commitment to timely and reliable service.
In a special offer for the Paris 2024 Mass Participation Marathon runners, JD Logistics is waiving shipping costs up to RMB 3,000 from China to Paris. In the unlikely event of lost items, JD Logistics also assures compensation at ten times the value of the shipping cost or the item’s value, up to a maximum of RMB 1 million. This initiative builds on our extensive experience in supporting over 100 marathon events across China.
Over 40,000 individuals will participate in the mass participation marathon, including JD courier Yuanshuai Luan, who will have the unique opportunity to run alongside Olympic athletes. Wei Hu, CEO of JD Logistics, said, “Yuanshuai represents not just JD’s couriers, but all couriers across China. Much like marathon runners, they are dedicated and relentless, continually striving for excellence in both their professional and personal lives. They persevere in pursuit of their passions and sprint towards their dreams.”
In recent years, JD Logistics has been continuously upgrading and expanding its international operations to provide customers with fast and superior international express delivery services. First launched in December 2023, our international express delivery service has as become a trusted solution for a broad array of items, including documents and apparel, to major destinations like the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. Our service is tailored not only to individual needs but also addresses the demands of overseas consumers and merchants, providing an effective logistics solution across continents. Currently, our network spans across North America and Europe, ensuring efficient one-way deliveries from China with the fastest recorded delivery time of just three days.
“I still vividly recall the moment I won a spot in the Paris 2024 Mass Participation Marathon. It was on the eve of the Chinese New Year, and my shout of excitement echoed through our home, startling my family, startling my family members,” said Yushuai Luan, a courier with JD.com.
The Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics are set to transform the experience for spectators, marking the first time in history that the public can alongside Olympian on the same marathon. Among the 40,048 international participants is JD.com courier Yushuai Luan, who is eager to showcase his running prowess on this global stage.
Yushuai is diligently preparing for the August race, running nearly 400 kilometers every month. In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, he penned a thank-you letter to the Paris 2024 Mass Participation Marathon organizing team, which was sent using JD Logistics’ international express delivery service.
“In school, I was always one of the fastest,” Yushuai said humbly. Hailing from the chilly hills of Jilin province in Northeast China, he grew up running in demanding conditions, though he never envisioned competing in a marathon.
Yushuai Luan also participated in Olympic Winter Game Beijing 2022 Torch Relay
Yushuai’s journey with JD Logistics began in 2015 in Beijing’s Haidian district, known for its exacting delivery standards. Initially, the learning curve was steep as he familiarized himself with the intricate maze of streets and alleys, opting to run—rather than walk—his routes.
“I often sprinted up stairs in a single breath. It was an amazing feeling.” His exceptional speed allowed him to deliver hundreds of parcels during peak promotional periods, significantly above the average courier’s capacity.
In 2017, when JD Logistics sponsored the Beijing International Marathon and formed a team from its staff, Yushuai was hesitant to participate due to fears of impacting his work, potential injury, or not finishing. However, he completed his first marathon in an impressive 4:23:23, without any formal training, and returned to work the following day.
From there, he never looked back. Yushuai’s marathon times have improved remarkably since then, with his personal best now standing at 2:25:55. His secret? A deep, abiding love for running. Despite a hectic work schedule, he consistently finds time to run 10-20 kilometers daily.
“Mastering this professional sport through rigorous training has been incredibly fulfilling,” said Yushuai. “It’s immensely rewarding, boosting my confidence and deepening my passion for running.”
Yushuai’s reputation in the Beijing running community is as much about his speed as it is about his warmth and resilience.
He vividly remembers a night when he answered a customer’s urgent call. The caller was in a different city, and their parent urgently needed medication without which there could be dire consequences. Yushuai navigated the streets, delivering the medication on time. The customer was grateful and apologetic, but for Yushuai, it was another opportunity to excel in his service.
Some of Yushuai’s marathon medals
Yushuai Luan doesn’t just see the glass as half full; he sees it brimming over with opportunity—a mindset that carries him across every finish line with a smile.