Aug 19, 2026|
When Shenzhen Sleeps, Autonomous Delivery Keeps Movin
It’s 10 p.m. in Shenzhen’s Pingshan district, an autonomous delivery vehicle from JINGDONG Logistics finishes loading and pulls quietly out of the station. Its cargo includes fresh food, rice, flour, cooking oil and other everyday essentials bound for Longgang district.
This is not a laboratory trial or a glimpse of some future phenomenon. This is the ‘here and now’, part of the city’s nightly logistics operations.
In April, Shenzhen opened overnight cross-district routes for purpose-built autonomous vehicles between 10 pm. and 6 am. The first two routes cover more than 50 kilometres, connecting multiple sites across Pingshan and Longgang.
JINGDONG Logistics was among the first companies authorised to operate these services. It has since deployed nearly 100 autonomous vehicles across Shenzhen, serving 22 delivery stations through 121 overnight routes.
The autonomous delivery vehicle, LangzuTech Mini Van, uses a multi-sensor perception system to identify road conditions and obstacles accurately, even in low-light environments. With a range of up to 170 kilometres while fully loaded, it can support different transport scenarios and operate around the clock.
The real innovation lies in how the vehicles are used. During the day, they handle last-mile deliveries. At night, the same vehicles transport goods between logistics facilities and replenish local fulfilment hubs. This “daytime delivery, overnight replenishment” model keeps each vehicle productive for longer while making use of quieter roads.
According to Zhang Yi, who manages JINGDONG Logistics’ Pengda local fulfilment hub in Longgang, the model has increased the average daily operating time of each vehicle from around 12 hours to 24 hours. Daily trips have risen from three to five, reducing operating costs per vehicle by approximately 20% and improving use capacity by 66%.
Overnight operations also benefit from avoiding much of Shenzhen’s daytime congestion and traffic restrictions. This improves transport efficiency and allows employees to focus on service, exceptional handling and other tasks where human judgement matters most.
JINGDONG Logistics was one of China’s earliest logistics companies to explore autonomous delivery. The LangzuTech Mini Van has since evolved into its sixth-generation Plus model, with several thousand vehicles scheduled for delivery this year.
Jul 22, 2026|
Costco Launches Official Store on JD.com with Fast Delivery Nationwide in China
JD.com and Costco China announce a new strategic partnership on July 22, making JD.com Costco’s sole official e-commerce platform partner in China. By combining Costco’s curated product selection with JD.com’s nationwide supply chain and logistics infrastructure, consumers across the country can now order Costco’s offerings online with fulfillment as fast as same-day.
The official flagship store launched for trial operation in late May on JD.com currently features about 700 product types across core retail categories, including snacks, food staples, personal care, beauty, household paper products, and nutritional supplements. In its first month of pilot operation, the storefront generated strong customer enthusiasm, drawing over 30 million visitors and securing nearly 200,000 store followers. High-demand items under Costco’s private brand, Kirkland Signature, such as its signature pistachios, experienced rapid sell-outs and repeated inventory restocking.
To lower purchase barriers and extend brand accessibility beyond physical store locations, the online flagship now offers flexible fulfillment starting from RMB 99 (~$13.80 USD) and allows customers to shop online without requiring an offline Costco membership card.
“Partnering with JD.com marks a pivotal step in scaling Costco’s business in China by transcending the physical footprint of our membership warehouses,” said Costco China . “Leveraging JD.com’s established online platform and extensive logistics network enables us to break regional limitations, extend our reach into broader markets, and efficiently deliver Costco’s signature merchandise and service value to consumers nationwide.”
“JD.com reaches over 700 million active users who prioritize both premium quality and value—a demographic that seamlessly aligns with Costco’s customer base,” said a spokesperson for JD Super, the online supermarket business under JD Retail. “By leveraging our omni-channel marketing resources and nationwide supply chain, we look forward to helping inject new vitality into Costco’s growth in China.”
As Costco celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, this exclusive partnership brings together two retail leaders with a shared commitment to quality, value and customer experience. It also reinforces JD.com’s role as China’s most effective platform for brand building and sales acceleration, trusted by many of the world’s leading brands to grow their business in China. JD.com and Costco will continue to focus on consumer demand by expanding online product categories, deepening supply chain coordination, exploring customized product offerings, and enhancing member benefits to provide a seamless e-commerce experience across China.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
Jun 23, 2026|
JINGDONG Logistics Joins First Movers Coalition to Scale Zero-Emission Trucking
- JINGDONG Logistics joined the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC), becoming the initiative’s first member company from China.
- The company pledges to cut its road freight emissions by adopting zero-emission medium and heavy trucks in its operations by 2030.
- Joining over 100 global companies, JINGDONG Logistics will leverage its purchasing power to accelerate the commercial scaling of clean energy technologies in long-haul transport.
June 23, 2026, DALIAN, CHINA — At the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos), JINGDONG Logistics announced its official membership in the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition (FMC). This marks JINGDONG Logistics as the first company from China to join the global decarbonization initiative.
As part of its commitment to the trucking sector, JINGDONG Logistics pledges that by 2030, at least 30% of its newly procured heavy-duty trucks and 100% of its medium-duty trucks will be zero-emission vehicles, or, alternatively, that 15% of its overall road freight operations will achieve net-zero emissions.
Sebastian Buckup, Managing Director at the World Economic Forum and head of the Centre for Nature and Climate, commented: “We are delighted to welcome JINGDONG Logistics as the first company from China to join the First Movers Coalition. By committing to scale zero-emission trucking across its operations, JINGDONG Logistics is sending a powerful market signal that will help accelerate the of clean freight technologies. This commitment demonstrates how leading companies can use their purchasing power to drive industrial transformation, strengthen supply chain resilience and advance the transition to a net-zero economy.”
A spokesperson of JINGDONG Logistics said：”Logistics is more than just a bridge connecting production and consumption; it should be a pioneering force driving global sustainable development. Joining the First Movers Coalition reflects the company’s commitment to a greener future and represents a strategic choice to transform our supply chain purchasing power into real momentum for decarbonization. We look forward to taking collective action with our global partners to reshape the future of logistics through green practices.”
The First Movers Coalition is a global initiative that helps to commercialise zero-carbon technologies in hard-to-abate sectors, such as trucking, shipping, and steel, which account for 30% of global emissions. By joining global companies in the FMC, JINGDONG Logistics aims to contribute to the commercial-scale decarbonization of long-haul transportation.
As a supply chain solutions provider, JINGDONG Logistics has integrated sustainability into its operations, setting validated Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and a net-zero pledge across its entire value chain by 2050. The company reduces road freight emissions by operating a fleet of over 14,000 self-owned new-energy vehicles, operating regular hydrogen-powered and electric heavy-duty truck routes, and shifting more freight to railways.
JINGDONG Logistics leverages its self-developed Supply Chain Emission Management Platform (SCEMP) platform, which uses AI to track real-time vehicle data, calculate carbon footprints, and optimize routes. While balancing environmental protection with operational efficiency, it helps enterprises cut costs, improve overall performance, and achieve carbon reduction simultaneously.
(vivian.yang@jd.com)
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