Sep 9, 2020|
King Long Partners with JD to Manufacture Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
by Yuchuan Wang
JD Logistics and King Long, a leading bus manufacturer in China, will jointly research and manufacture commercially-used low-speed autonomous delivery vehicles, according to a partnership announced on September 8th.
JD Logistics will contribute the autonomous driving system, operations platform and relevant standards to this cooperation, while. King Long will focus on commercial deployment. In addition to bus manufacturer, King Long is also a leader in vehicle networking technology and has significant experience in the commercialization of self-driving technology.
“COVID-19 has demonstrated the advantages of autonomous driving technology like autonomous delivery robots and unmanned airplanes in reducing human contact and easing labor shortages,” said Qi Kong, Chief Scientist and head of Autonomous Driving at JD Logistics.
In February, JD quickly deployed autonomous delivery robots in Wuhan to provide a contactless way to deliver to hospitals and residential compounds. One of the robots traveled over 6,800 kilometers and delivered more than 13,000 packages over the course of 107 days. The robot is one of JD’s donations to the National Museum of China (NMC) exhibition on the fight against the epidemic.
May 16, 2025|
JD Logistics Launches Self-Operated Warehouse in Mexico, Establishing Integrated Local Fulfillment and Large-Item Delivery Capabilities
JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, has officially opened its first self-operated warehouse in Mexico. Covering over 40,000 square meters, the facility is designed to provide local warehousing and logistics services in Mexico.
Leveraging JD Logistics’ robust supply chain capabilities, the new site enables local deliveries as fast as within one day. This launch also represents a step in JD Logistics’ broader effort to build a supply chain logistics system in South America.
JD Logistics also entered into a partnership with a leading Mexican conglomerate to collaborate across local warehousing and transportation. JD Logistics will offer its warehouse operations expertise, including site planning, warehouse management system, automation solutions, staff training, and business development. Together, the two parties aim to build integrated B2C and B2B logistics service capabilities tailored to the Mexican market.
In addition, JD Logistics and its partner will co-develop a large-item delivery network, introducing one-stop delivery and installation services for bulky items. This offering is designed to address gaps in Mexico’s local fulfillment capabilities for categories such as home appliances and furniture, while improving service efficiency for third-party logistics clients.
May 14, 2025|
JD Logistics Launches International All-Cargo Air Route Between Wuhu, China and Hanoi, Vietnam
JD Logistics, also known as JINGDONG Logistics, has officially launched a new international all-cargo air route connecting Wuhu, China with Hanoi, Vietnam—marking the first direct freight flight service from Wuhu to Vietnam. This new route builds on JD Logistics’ growing Southeast Asia air network, which already includes routes between Shenzhen and Bangkok, as well as Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur.
Leveraging the strategic location of Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (IATA：WHA) in China’s Yangtze River Delta, this new route enables efficient multimodal transportation across air, rail, road, and waterways, covering most of China’s core cities within 2-4 hours. The Wuhu to Hanoi route will primarily serve as a critical channel for exporting apparel, home appliances, furniture, and mechanical parts from eastern and central China to Vietnam, while facilitating the import of Vietnamese specialty goods into China. Operating 2–3 times per week, each flight can carry up to 20 tons of cargo.
The launch is part of JD Logistics’ broader strategy to build its “11668” global supply chain air network.
In recent years, JD Logistics has made significant progress in expanding its global end-to-end logistics capabilities. The company now operates over 100 bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses worldwide, managing more than 1 million square meters. In Southeast Asia alone, JD Logistics runs 7 overseas warehouses, supporting local businesses, Chinese brands expanding globally, and cross-border e-commerce sellers. In 2024, the company’s Southeast Asia business has more than doubled in volume year-over-year, driven by deepening strategic partnerships across the region.
JD Logistics is also rapidly expanding its cross-border air freight capabilities across Southeast Asia, with air routes now serving Vietnam, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia. Looking ahead, the company will continue investing in its three strategic pillars—overseas warehouses, international air freight, and global express delivery—as it works to build a seamless and efficient global supply chain logistics network for businesses and consumers worldwide.
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