Aug 13, 2020|
JD’s Asia No.1 in Ningxia will Start Operations Next March
by Martin Li
Phase one of JD’s Asia No.1 smart fulfillment center in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China is due to be completed of construction by the end of this year and commence operations from March next year.
Asia No.1 is JD’s highly automated smart logistics fulfillment facilities project. There are 28 such gigantic facilities across China. The first one is located in Shanghai.
Phase one mainly consists of two main buildings, each covering a floor area of 20,000 square meters. Currently, 70% of the project has been completed. The project will cost around RMB 450 million yuan in total.
“Upon completion, they will be the two largest warehouses built by JD in northwest China. Two-hour delivery will be realized in the Yinchuan city circle,” said Zheng Gang, a regional director at JD Logistics.
Upon completion of Phase one, Yinchuan’s Asia No.1 will be able to handle around 50,000 orders – roughly 400,000 packages – each day, which translates into RMB 30 million yuan in sales, according to Zheng.
The gigantic facility will have functions, including goods distribution, warehousing service, delivery and e-commerce payment, meeting diversified logistics demands covering industrial, agricultural and import and export goods, according to Zheng.
In addition, the facility’s location inside Yongning Industrial Park will help attract small-and-medium sized e-commerce service providers, forming an influential e-commerce industry cluster.
JD has more than 520 large-scale warehouses in China, covering an area of over 12 million square meters.
(bjlihao3@jd.com)
Dec 27, 2024|
JD Logistics Unveils First Self-Operated Warehouse in Japan
JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, officially opened its first self-operated warehouse in Japan on December 25, 2024. The facility will provide integrated e-commerce supply chain solutions for businesses in both Japan and South Korea, as well as overseas brands expanding into these markets.
JD Logistics also announced plans to further strengthen its services in the regions by establishing additional self-operated warehouses over the next 2-3 years and developing multi-country international air cargo routes, to support its vision for “2-3 Day Delivery Circle” across the Asia-Pacific region.
Strategically located in Chiba Prefecture, the warehouse can store millions of items using advanced warehousing technologies. It is equipped with hundreds of warehousing robots, sorting robots, and automated operation lines, more than doubling processing efficiency compared to traditional manual operations.
In addition, JD Logistics will continue building overseas warehouses in the Asia-Pacific region to establish a warehousing and distribution network spanning key metropolitan areas in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. JD Logistics’ overseas warehouses will support same-day order receiving and dispatching, cutting fulfillment time by 24 hours compared to local industry averages in Japan and South Korea, significantly improving the shopping experience for regional consumers.
Recently, JD Logistics unveiled its 2025 roadmap for integrated supply chain development in international markets. The plan focuses on expanding global warehousing and air freight networks and strengthening international express delivery services, to deliver seamless, efficient supply chain logistics services to global clients.
Dec 18, 2024|
JD Logistics Unveils International Business Development Roadmap to Enable 2-3 Day Delivery in Dozens of Overseas Markets in 2025
December 18, 2024, Shenzhen — JD Logistics (also known as JINGDONG Logistics), the logistics arm of JD.com, today unveiled its overseas business development roadmap at JINGDONG Logistics 2025 International Integrated Supply Chain Strategic Launch Event in Shenzhen. As part of the roadmap, the company will accelerate the growth of its “three networks”, the global warehouse network, express delivery network, and the air freight network.
The new initiative aims to scale the company’s global e-commerce omni-channel fulfillment services, build a “2-3 Day Delivery Circle”, expand express delivery service regions, and establish an international aerial network. These will enable highly-efficient global supply chain and logistics services for overseas clients, Chinese brands and cross-border merchants. At the event, JD Logistics also announced the launch of “Simplified Reverse Returns Service” and “Overseas Warehouse Bulky Item Delivery and Installation Service”.
JD Logistics plans to expand and open additional overseas warehouses in the next 12 months, increasing the total floor area by 100%. This will allow the company to continue to build on its reputation as a trusted supply chain infrastructure service provider with overseas warehouse business at the core of international expansion.
2-3 Day Delivery Circle Enabled by Overseas Warehousing and Delivery
Over the years, JD Logistics has implemented the philosophy of “placing goods as close to consumers as possible” through building a supply chain logistics network that helps clients and merchants achieve local stocking.
In 2025, JD Logistics will complete a “2-3 Day Delivery” service circle. This will enable clients and consumers in 19 countries to enjoy fast logistics service through JD Logistics’ more than 50 self-operated overseas warehouses. By that time, the total overseas warehouse floor area will achieve a 100% increase.
Currently, JD Logistics’ 2-3 Day Delivery is already offered in multiple countries including the U.S., the UK, France, Germany, Poland, the UAE, Japan, South Korea and Australia. In fact, some regions can now take advantage of one-day delivery services.
In 2025, JD Logistics will also accelerate the launch of new warehouses in Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Middle East, Europe and Americas. With a highly efficient and collaborated supply chain, the “2-3 Day Delivery” service range will be further expanded in these regions.
Efficient Omni-channel Fulfillment Service for Global E-commerce
Leveraging extensive global logistics infrastructure and service network, JD Logistics provides clients with “Global E-commerce Omni-channel Fulfillment Service” that enables seamless multi-channel fulfillment with unified inventory.
JD Logistics also provides a full range of transportation services including sea freight, air freight, truck dispatch, and trailer services, and value-added services such as B2B/B2C shared warehousing, integrated forward and reverse logistics, bulky-item delivery and installation, and more.
Simplified Reverse Returns Service
To address challenges associated with after-sales processing, JD Logistics’ “Simplified Reverse Returns Service” will support returns from any ordering location, quality inspection for resale, and disposal or destruction of damaged items. The entire process can be completed within 72 hours, offering an extremely efficient and hassle-free solution.
Overseas Warehouse Bulky Item Delivery and Installation Service
JD Logistics has extensive experience in dealing with bulky-item’s delivery and installation. The “Overseas Warehouse Bulky Item Delivery and Installation” service will tackle common industry issues such as service separation, high damage rates, and limited-service resources. It offers diverse solutions for varied large-sized products, including doorstep delivery, integrated delivery and installation, supported by multi-channel truck dispatch resources.
Building the Global Supply Chain’s “Aerial Artery”
JD Logistics is also developing a “11668” global supply chain to facilitate cross-border logistics, forming an “Aerial Artery” that reaches the globe. It is consisted of:
1: One global air transportation hub in Wuhu Global Port.
1: One main base for JD Airlines in Nantong, Jiangsu province.
668: To build six regional air hubs, home and abroad, with 68 dedicated all-cargo air stations.
JD Express Delivers to Nearly 80 Countries and Regions
Since launching its international express delivery service in late 2023, JD Express has introduced two major products: “International Express” and “International Standard Express.” These services offer tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of both merchants and consumers.
To date, JD Logistics’ international express delivery service has been extended to nearly 80 countries and regions, with the fastest delivery from China to European and North American countries being within only three days.
JD Logistics will accelerate the international business development and continue to establish an integrated supply chain logistics network that spans the globe, supporting cost reduction, greater efficiency, and high-quality development opportunities for businesses and industries.
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