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JD.com and UK’s Parcel Delivery Company Evri Announce Partnership to Empower Growth of European Brands in China - JD Corporate Blog

JD.com (known as Jingdong in Europe) and Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, today announced a partnership to support and enable the further growth of British and European businesses in the Chinese market.

The partnership will facilitate European businesses selling their products via JD.com’s marketplace to JD.com’s nearly 600 million active customers. express post cost

The partnership will bring together JD.com’s advanced e-commerce capabilities in China with Evri’s extensive delivery network across Europe.  It will offer businesses a seamless and efficient gateway to access JD.com’s customers in China. Through the partnership, JD.com will enhance its pick-up service to European and UK Brands/Businesses. The services will include local pick-up, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive delivery across China.

Additional benefits for Evri’s partners will be valuable insights into the Chinese market including consumer behaviour, marketing and pricing strategies, product selection advice, and online operational strategies specific to the Chinese market. The partnership will initially focus on the beauty and apparel sectors, areas where JD.com has substantial insights into the shopping preferences of its customers. The collaboration will also enable JD Logistics to offer integrated warehousing and comprehensive delivery solutions to clients in Europe by leveraging Evri’s local distribution network and JD’s self-operated overseas warehouses.

David Saenz, Chief Growth Officer at Evri said: “This is an exciting partnership between Evri and JD.com and a powerful testament to the growing synergy between the UK and Chinese economies. By combining our expertise and resources, we’re supporting the growth of British businesses in new markets and also fostering sustainable growth for both Evri and JD.com. We’re confident that this collaboration will pave the way for a vibrant future of innovation and collaboration in the e-commerce landscape.”

Qun Xue, Vice President of JD.com and Head of JD Logistics International said: “By integrating Evri’s extensive delivery network with our cutting-edge e-commerce and logistics solutions, JD.com is enhancing our service capabilities in Europe and simultaneously offering European brands a direct and efficient pathway to the expansive Chinese market. This partnership underscores our dedication to building a robust global logistics network and our commitment to the success of international brands.”

Evri is the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, delivering more than 720 million parcels a year. The company has a mission to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels, without costing the earth. Evri works with most of Europe’s top retailers, marketplaces and pre-loved sites. The roots of Evri can be traced back to Yorkshire in 1974 but the business has grown over the decades and now has a team of 8,000+ employees, 20,000+ couriers, 10,000+ out of home locations and a growing network of state-of-the-art hubs and depots. For more info: www.evri.com

JD.com, also known as Jingdong, is a leading e-commerce company transferring to be a technology and service enterprise with supply chain at its core. JD.com’s business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, insurance, property development, industrials, private label, and international business. Ranking 52 on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue.

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JD Logistics, the logistics arm of JD.com (also known as Jingdong), today announced a significant expansion of its international express delivery service. This expansion extends the service’s reach from initial hubs in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to nearly every district within China, offering an express delivery experience from China to global destinations for both individuals and businesses.

First launched in December 2023, JD’s international express delivery service has been utilized for sending a variety of products including documents, apparel and more, with the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany emerging as the top three destinations. The service not only processes individual orders but also caters to the needs of overseas consumers and merchants, ensuring a seamless and efficient logistics solution that spans continents.

JD Logistics is committed to leveraging our extensive network and logistics expertise to provide fast, reliable, and high-quality logistics services. Leveraging JD’s in-house couriers and logistics transportation network, the international express delivery service offers one-hour doorstep pick-up. Additionally, through JD’s air and land transportation network, international express shipments are prioritized and trackable throughout the journey.

JD.com is actively expanding its international supply chain and logistics capabilities. A recent collaboration with Geopost has enabled JD to develop comprehensive shipping solutions between China and Europe, setting a new benchmark in logistics excellence. Further amplifying its international footprint, JD’s partnership with Evri, the U.K.’s largest dedicated parcel delivery company,  will facilitates the process for European businesses to access JD.com’s marketplace and connect with a broad Chinese consumer base.

Additionally, JD is adapting its highly efficient warehousing model, proven successful in China, to meet industry demands throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Notably, JD Logistics’ overseas warehousing operations already offer same-day fulfillment services in key European markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, France, the U.K., Spain, and Poland, while ensuring rapid two-to-three-day delivery across 90% of regions in the United States.

JD Logistics’ venture into international express delivery is a natural extension of its existing capabilities. Over the past decade, the company has transformed the delivery landscape in China by pioneering same- and next-day delivery, setting a new standard of service for nearly 600 million consumers. This unmatched efficiency is achieved through JD Logistics’ six highly synergized logistics networks, encompassing warehousing, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky item delivery, cold chain logistics, and cross-border logistics.

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:

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.

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