E-commerce logistics giant Cainiao Group is expanding its delivery capacity and ensuring network resilience ahead of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival by increasing warehouse processing capabilities and expanding its temporary workforce.
In collaboration with AliExpress, Cainiao is ramping up operations and has more than 40 overseas warehouses and cross-border sorting centers currently in the stocking phase. To manage anticipated order volumes, the company is temporarily increasing its warehouse workforce and expanding its in-warehouse processing capabilities by using millions of square meters of choice warehouses, first-mile distribution centers and just-in-time warehouses.
Logistics teams across Europe, the Americas and Asia are accelerating stocking efforts and establishing additional global supply centers and dedicated fleets to ensure timely restocking and transportation.
To enhance air freight capabilities, Cainiao has secured premium shipping resources targeted at key markets a month in advance, enabling flexible cargo solutions that facilitate smooth deliveries during peak promotional periods.
In addition to enhanced logistics networks, Cainiao is upgrading its industry solutions to support AliExpress merchants in expanding their product offerings. A newly launched discounted shipping service now covers 36 countries, enabling small to medium-size businesses to benefit from a 15-30% reduction in logistics costs, with over 50% savings on long-distance routes such as those to Mexico.
Cainiao’s specialized freight solutions cater to items requiring special handling and are now available in 53 countries, using a mix of air, rail and truck transportation to expedite international shipping. The upgraded oversized item shipping service addresses the needs for bulky goods, covering 11 countries including Europe, the Americas, Australia and South Korea, with real-time logistics tracking available on the AliExpress app.
The company has also added over 1,000 self-pickup points, including smart lockers, to its network in Hong Kong to better serve local consumers ahead of the global Double 11 shopping season.