Oct 17, 2023| JD Property

JINGDONG Property, Inc and EZA Hill Property Management Pte Ltd Jointly Announce the Acquisition of a 1.9 million Sq.Ft. Logistics Portfolio in Singapore

Yuchuan Wang

JINGDONG Property, Inc. (“JDP”), a leading and the fast-growing infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com, and EZA Hill Property Management Pte Ltd (“EZA Hill”), a Singapore-based real asset business, successfully completed the joint acquisition of a logistics portfolio from ESR-Logos REIT for a total consideration of approximately SG$350 million including land premium. This represents the first acquisition for both JDP and EZA Hill in Singapore. In conjunction with the investment, JDP and EZA Hill have jointly established Primus Partners Management Asia Pte Ltd (“Primus”), a new operating platform to manage the portfolio.

The investment comprises a portfolio of five high-quality logistics assets totaling 1.9 million square feet of GFA strategically located in the key logistics clusters in Singapore. Primus intends to invest in asset enhancement initiatives that adapt this portfolio of assets to the growing needs of a diversified customer base.

“We are excited about this portfolio acquisition in Singapore and the establishment of a new operating platform. This is an important milestone towards building our business in Asia. Logistics is one of our key investment themes supported by favorable market fundamentals. We will continue to look for value-creation investment opportunities to scale our portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Richard Law, Head of Asia at JDP.

“Over the past few years, we have been actively acquiring and developing logistics assets within the region. This portfolio represents an attractive opportunity for JDP to further strengthen our foothold in the market. The strategic locations of these assets, coupled with the rising logistics demand, will provide stable and resilient returns to our stakeholders,” commented Kevin Shao, Head of Southeast Asia at JDP.

Frank Ng Tze Wei, Chief Investment Officer at EZA Hill highlighted, “This deal marks an important milestone for EZA Hill, as its first entry to Singapore’s industrial market. It is a testament to the team’s ability to execute sizeable and complex transactions. Over the long term, we believe EZA Hill will be well-positioned to capture the emerging growth taking place in the industrials and logistics markets in Southeast Asia, driven by shifts in manufacturing and industrial activity, and coupled with an undersupply of high-quality, well-located assets.”

About JINGDONG Property, lnc.

JINGDONG Property, Inc. (www.jdp.com.cn) is a leading and the fast-growing infrastructure investment and asset management platform of JD.com. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others in China, Asia and Europe. As the cornerstone of JD.com’s supply chain ecosystem, JDP is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and a distinct ability to integrate business resources. We are uniquely positioned to serve consumption-oriented demand and transform local economies. Leveraging the four pillars of our core competencies of infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure solutions and have continuously expanded our customer base in the third-party logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, retail and other new economy industries.

About EZA Hill
EZA Hill is a real estate investment platform (www.ezahill.com) that invests, holds, and develops industrial, logistics, and business park real estate opportunities in Southeast Asia. Leveraging its proprietary industry research and operational expertise, the platform aims to take advantage of the growth potential in Southeast Asia’s real estate market and create value through strategic investments in sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions. EZA Hill is committed to delivering value and sustainable growth while fostering innovation in the region’s building and infrastructure sectors.

Mar 8, 2024| Executive Spotlights, JD Logistics, JD Property, JD Retail

JD.com’s Strategic Advancements in International Business: A Focus on Supply Chain and User Experience

Vivian Yang

During JD.com’s earnings call for Q4 and FY2023 on March 6th, Sandy Xu, CEO of JD.com and JD Retail, provided an update on the company’s strategy for international expansion. Xu emphasized the importance of a robust supply chain as the cornerstone of JD.com’s growth beyond domestic borders.

Xu noted that JD.com is always on the lookout for overseas opportunities and is taking measured steps to advance this process. Given JD’s business model and inherent strengths, the company’s approach to global expansion is uniquely tailored.

“JD’s business model is built on supply chain capabilities and centered around user experience. Based on the development of supply chain infrastructure overseas, JD’s business will continue to expand in areas with our unique competitive strengths in global markets,” Xu said. She also provided an overview of JD.com’s current international businesses:

JD Worldwide, the export and import facet of JD Retail, incorporates JD Global Sales, an emerging outbound e-commerce platform dedicated to helping Chinese companies and brands expand their overseas market. JD’s cross-border inbound business, JD Global Buy, has established three direct procurement centers worldwide to enhance cross-border supply chain efficiency. This allows consumers in China to access a wider range of imported products at lower costs while ensuring product safety.
JD Logistics has developed a robust global supply chain, beginning with warehousing and expanding to encompass comprehensive supply chain services. Currently overseeing nearly 90 bonded, overseas, and direct mail warehouses across almost 900,000 square meters, JD Logistics provides extensive support to a broad spectrum of clients, including international enterprises and Chinese brands expanding overseas.
JD Property is expanding its business in Southeast Asia and Europe, with a focus on markets in Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Its clientele spans international logistics, FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) giants, as well as emerging Chinese companies venturing abroad.
Ochama is an omni-channel retail platform incubated by JD.com in Europe, which utilizes advanced automated logistics technologies and global supply chain capabilities to provide a superior shopping experience for consumers across 24 European countries.

With a focus on supply chain and enhancing the user experience, JD.com will continue to explore opportunities to expand its global footprint. Learn more about JD.com’s businesses with global reach here.

(vivian.yang@jd.com)

Sep 9, 2023| JD Logistics, JD Property, JD Retail, JD Worldwide

Four Ways JD.com is Bringing Supply Chain Excellence to Europe

Vivian Yang

by Vivian Yang

As JD.com continues to broaden its global footprint, we understand that a robust, well-integrated supply chain is instrumental for success. Guided by this understanding, we have zeroed in on forging robust partnerships in European markets. By leveraging our deep expertise in e-commerce, logistics, and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks for supply chain excellence in the region. This article explores four strategies we’re employing to achieve this goal.

Expanding Our Warehouse Network Across Europe

Located in Milton Keynes, just outside London, our JD Property division operates a pivotal logistics distribution center. This facility serves as a linchpin in the supply chain for John Lewis, the UK’s largest department store. Strategically located near major transit routes, the center offers rapid connectivity to major cities including London, Birmingham, Northampton, Cambridge, and Oxford — putting us within a 4.5-hour drive of 85% of the UK population.

Beyond the UK, JD Property has successfully rolled out 11 similar warehousing projects across Europe. Globally, we operate nearly 90 bonded warehouses, overseas warehouses, and direct mail warehouses, with comprehensive transportation options spanning sea, air, and land routes. Within Europe, our logistics division, JD Logistics, is currently operating overseas warehouses in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, France, the UK, and Spain, building a warehouse network that effectively covers a majority of the continent.

Empowering Brands with Next-Gen Automated Warehouse Solutions

JD Logistics empowers local retailers in Europe by equipping them with cutting-edge logistics technology. Our state-of-the-art solutions have drastically improved operational efficiency for renowned European brands, including lingerie retailer Hunkemöller and Poland’s largest retail chain Biedronka.

For example, our Venlo distribution center in the Netherlands is a testament to logistics ingenuity, featuring advanced automation technologies like AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), robotic arms, and sophisticated logistics management systems. By implementing these technologies, our partners have seen operational costs decrease and efficiency improve by more than 300% compared to traditional warehouses.

Elevating Delivery Services Through Strategic Partnerships

JD Logistics recently partnered with Geopost, Europe’s largest international parcel delivery network based in France. This collaboration enables prompt local delivery from our overseas warehouses, with one-day delivery now possible in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Spain, and Poland.

Our end-to-end delivery solutions feature door-to-door service, attentive customer support, real-time digital tracking, and convenient global returns. These services not only minimize overhead for European businesses but also deliver packages one to two days faster on average than major international express companies.

A Trusted and Reliable Gateway to the Chinese Market

JD Retail is committed to serving as the most reliable channel for European brands entering China. Hundreds of European brands have chosen JD.com as their first partner when entering the Chinese market.

Our pioneering “National Pavilion” , active since 2014, has garnered strong support from embassies and authoritative institutions from numerous countries, serving as an effective channel to introduce their countries’ products and cultures to Chinese consumers. To date, JD.com features over 100 national and regional pavilions, offering more than 5,100 unique products and attracting over 1.5 billion annual views from more than 10 million active users.

Over 20 European countries spanning key economic regions across the continent have established and leveraged this platform. They include the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Italy, Czech Republic, Serbia, Romania, and Georgia, among others.

A Glimpse into the Future: JD.com’s ‘35711’ Vision

As we celebrated our 20th anniversary this past June, JD.com CEO Sandy Xu officially announced our “35711” Vision. In line with this ambitious roadmap, JD.com is gearing up to extend our supply chain services globally, aiming to create infrastructure in economies contributing to 80% of the world’s economic output.

As we strive to achieve this vision, we remain committed to delivering unparalleled value to our European partners and customers through cutting-edge solutions and robust collaborations.

(vivian.yang@jd.com)