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JD LOGISTICS, GEOPOST PARTNER FOR CHINA-EUROPE EXPRESS LOGISTICS SERVICES
July 21, 2023

JD Logistics announced that it has partnered with Geopost to strengthen the companies' global logistics capabilities.

 

The logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com said, together with Geopost, it will establish "seamless direct-to-consumer (C2C) and business-to-consumer (B2C) shipping solutions between China and Europe in both directions."

JD Logistics noted that this partnership would ensure "comprehensive end-to-end shipment tracking and delivery through a convenient 'one-stop' express delivery service that will include doorstep delivery, dedicated customer support, and cutting-edge digital tracking capabilities throughout the entire logistics process."

 

"By leveraging JD's robust warehousing network and Geopost's logistics delivery capabilities, the partnership will enhance international express services between China and Europe, offering consumers and businesses high-quality express logistics services," the Chinese logistics firm said in a statement.

 

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It added that global reverse logistics will be seamlessly integrated into the service.

 

Faster transit times expected

 

"Clients can expect not only competitive pricing but also accelerated delivery speeds, surpassing industry benchmarks by 1-2 days," JD Logistics said, adding that these services will benefit individual parcels as well as businesses, small and medium-sized merchants, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations.

 

It added that the partnership will also enable JD Logistics to enhance its integrated warehousing and delivery services in Europe.

 

"By leveraging Geopost's extensive delivery network, JD can significantly expand its coverage area across the continent. This means that parcels originating from JDL's overseas warehouses in Europe can now offer same-day delivery service, surpassing industry standards, in key countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Spain, and Poland," the statement said.

 

It added that JD Logistics and Geopost would also develop competitive FBA (fulfilment by Amazon) service capabilities in European to help merchants increase efficiency and lower costs.

 

"Our strategic partnership with JDL opens up exciting possibilities as we combine our transportation network with JDL's exceptional warehousing expertise," said Eric Dietz, executive VP and COO of Geopost Europe.

 

"This partnership will also amplify our service offerings, empowering us to delve deeper into the thriving Chinese market to better serve our cross-border consumers and sellers." 

 

Qun Xue, vice president of JD.com and head of JD Logistics International, said, "Europe holds a vital position in JD Logistics' global vision, and we have diligently invested in establishing a self-operated warehousing and logistics system in this market."

 

"Our new partnership marks a significant step forward, enabling JD Logistics to strengthen our global supply chain infrastructure. Through this collaboration, we are poised to elevate our international express logistics service capabilities, delivering improved efficiency and reliability to our valued customers worldwide," Xue added.

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