Jan 29, 2021|
JD Spares No Effort to Ensure Security of Cold Chain Network
by Kelly Dawson and Yuchuan Wang
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out worldwide, the spotlight has turned to cold chain, which is the temperature-controlled supply chain required to safely transport the vaccine. On Jan. 27th, China’s Ministry of Transport announced that JD Logistics will be among the first batch of companies transporting the vaccine across China.
JD Logistics has developed an award-winning advanced cold chain supply network to support the cold transport of other products too, including perishable frozen foods, medicines and more.
In addition to strict temperature controls to ensure safe delivery, the pandemic has also necessitated additional disinfection to prevent against any possible spread of the virus—a requirement JD has spared no effort to implement, with meticulous detail at every step of a product package’s journey from supplier to customers’ doorsteps.
First, all of JD’s cold chain employees undergo weekly nucleic acid testing—and now vaccination. This includes warehouse workers, delivery drivers, and couriers.
In JD’s warehouses, a team of disinfection staff don hazmat suits to spray disinfectant in every warehousing area multiple times a day to ensure that the environment is absolutely secure. Trucks and other JD vehicles also undergo the same disinfection process.
Having secured the environment for packages, JD has also enacted multiple steps to ensure that the packages themselves do not introduce harmful elements. Take imported cherries for example: In order for JD warehouses to accept the products, merchants must provide four documents: negative results of nucleic acid test, customs declaration forms and certification of both entry inspection and disinfection.
Nucleic acid test result
Then, before packages are brought into JD’s warehouse, a JD staff thoroughly disinfects the external surfaces of the packages. As the packages are brought into the warehouse and later carried to trucks for delivery, they will again undergo multiple disinfection steps.
JD Fresh has also increased the inventory of essential products including vegetables, milk and eggs and frozen foods by 300% to ensure supply during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday.
Since 2014, JD Logistics has built out an extensive cold chain logistics network, now operating 50 cold chain warehouses and over 34,000 truck routes covering cold chain fulfillment in 300 cities.
Mar 22, 2024|
Sportano and JD Logistics Collaboration Boosts Operational Efficiency by 200%
Sportano, the fast-growing Poland-based multi-brand sports retailer, and JD Logistics (also known as JINGDONG Logistics), a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announced a significant 200% increase in Sportano’s warehouse operational efficiency since their collaboration began in 2023.
Sportano stands out as a comprehensive destination for sports enthusiasts, offering an extensive range of sporting equipment, apparel, and accessories from leading brands. As a digital-first retailer, Sportano has expanded its reach across Europe with its robust online platform, complemented by its inaugural brick-and-mortal location in Warsaw, Poland, launched in 2022. The retailer’s rapid growth underscored its need for omnichannel logistics support so it could continue providing exceptional customer service to sports enthusiasts across Europe.
The collaboration between Sportano and JD Logistics has effectively addressed Sportano’s logistical challenges, including managing a vast and varied inventory of over 100,000 product types, ranging from small items like fishhooks to larger items such as skis and tents. The seasonal nature of sporting goods and the need for omnichannel fulfillment further complicated the logistics process.
JD Logistics introduced a suite of advanced technological solutions, including the deployment of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) equipped with flexible and interchangeable storage receptacles. This innovative approach, coupled with an independently developed intelligent Warehousing Control System (WCS), has enabled efficient management of Sportano’s inventory, accommodating seasonal fluctuations and streamlining both direct-to-consumer and business-to-business orders.
The partnership between JD Logistics and Sportano has not only boosted Sportano’s operational efficiency by 200% but also set new standards for logistics excellence in the sports retail sector. The integration of cutting-edge technology and intelligent systems has transformed Sportano’s warehouse operations, ensuring more vigorous, flexible, and efficient order fulfillment.
Mengyao Chen, director of international business development at JD Logistics’ innovation lab JDL-X, said, “We are proud to partner with Sportano and apply our logistics expertise to tackle the unique challenges of the sports retail industry. This collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation and our ability to enhance operational efficiency for our clients.”
Tomasz Kupidura, Chief Logistics Officer at Sportano, said, “Working with JD Logistics has revolutionized our logistics operations, enabling us to meet our customers’ needs more effectively and efficiently. This partnership has been instrumental in our growth and success across the European market.”
JD Logistics’ technology products and solutions have garnered significant acclaim among external clients across diverse industries, including electronics, industrials, apparel, medicine, and automobiles, with logistics technology projects launched in over ten countries and regions globally, spanning Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America. By bringing its expertise to international markets, JD Logistics aims to redefine global logistics standards, advancing intelligent supply chain capabilities and driving innovation in the industry.
Mar 15, 2024|
JD Logistics Announces Major Expansion of International Express Delivery Service
JD Logistics, the logistics arm of JD.com (also known as Jingdong), today announced a significant expansion of its international express delivery service. This expansion extends the service’s reach from initial hubs in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to nearly every district within China, offering an express delivery experience from China to global destinations for both individuals and businesses.
First launched in December 2023, JD’s international express delivery service has been utilized for sending a variety of products including documents, apparel and more, with the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany emerging as the top three destinations. The service not only processes individual orders but also caters to the needs of overseas consumers and merchants, ensuring a seamless and efficient logistics solution that spans continents.
JD Logistics is committed to leveraging our extensive network and logistics expertise to provide fast, reliable, and high-quality logistics services. Leveraging JD’s in-house couriers and logistics transportation network, the international express delivery service offers one-hour doorstep pick-up. Additionally, through JD’s air and land transportation network, international express shipments are prioritized and trackable throughout the journey.
JD.com is actively expanding its international supply chain and logistics capabilities. A recent collaboration with Geopost has enabled JD to develop comprehensive shipping solutions between China and Europe, setting a new benchmark in logistics excellence. Further amplifying its international footprint, JD’s partnership with Evri, the U.K.’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company, will facilitates the process for European businesses to access JD.com’s marketplace and connect with a broad Chinese consumer base.
Additionally, JD is adapting its highly efficient warehousing model, proven successful in China, to meet industry demands throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Notably, JD Logistics’ overseas warehousing operations already offer same-day fulfillment services in key European markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, France, the U.K., Spain, and Poland, while ensuring rapid two-to-three-day delivery across 90% of regions in the United States.
JD Logistics’ venture into international express delivery is a natural extension of its existing capabilities. Over the past decade, the company has transformed the delivery landscape in China by pioneering same- and next-day delivery, setting a new standard of service for nearly 600 million consumers. This unmatched efficiency is achieved through JD Logistics’ six highly synergized logistics networks, encompassing warehousing, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky item delivery, cold chain logistics, and cross-border logistics.
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