Cainiao pushes global express service to 5 working days

Cainiao Network has set a new industry standard at its recent Global Smart Logistics Summit on 28 June, with the launch of the company’s ‘5day’ global express delivery service. The Alibaba logistics unit will partner AliExpress to provide this offering, which promises to deliver crossborder parcels within five working days. Cainiao said this will be achieved through full-chain operational optimization and streamlining of workflows across first-mile pick-up, line haul, overseas distribution, and last-mile delivery.

At the summit, CEO Wan Lin, said the next decade will unveil new development opportunities for Cainiao’s smart logistics. This includes establishing three long-chain logistics networks encompassing domestic logistics, cross-border logistics, and overseas logistics, as well as three short-chain businesses in last-mile post stations, logistics infrastructure, and logistics technology.

Cainiao will focus on key logistics nodes in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, with plans to establish at least one local warehousing and distribution centre each year. At the main forum in Hangzhou, Wan provided an exclusive update on four business priorities this year, which include accelerating global express services, deepening logistics capabilities in key overseas markets, upgrading domestic express services, and developing tiered domestic supply chain products.

DTDC Express ‘super hub’ opens in Chennai

Indian express logistics company DTDC Express unveiled its new ‘super hub’ at Geethanjali Industrial Park, Velappanchavadi in Chennai on 28 June. The new facility spans over 175,000 square feet and has 38 docks to help optimize cross-docking efficiency. The hub is equipped with infrastructure to handle and process over 350 tonnes of shipments daily.

The facility features a state-of-the-art sortation system that can process up to 9,000 parcels per hour. Located along the Chennai-PoonamalleeBangalore highway, the new hub will offer seamless connectivity to urban centers in South India. It will also serve as a link to Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

“Chennai is a crucial logistics hub in Southern India, and we recognize its immense potential. We are poised to streamline and strengthen our operations in the region and provide even more efficient and reliable logistics solutions to our valued customers across our express parcels, international and e-commerce verticals,” said Subhashish Chakraborty, chairman and managing director of DTDC Express.