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TOKYO, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- End-to-end logistics and supply chain services across first and last mile,

warehousing, international shipping and customs clearance

- Shipping efficiency increased by up to 40%

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, ("Cainiao Network"), the logistics arm of

Alibaba Group Holding Limited, today announced its launch into the Japan market.

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The move aims to provide diversified end-to-end logistics and supply chain

services to local businesses, spanning first and last mile, warehouse

management, international shipping, trucking and customs clearance. This will

bring about a 40% improvement in shipping efficiency, reducing total shipping

duration from 18 to 22 days to 11 to 13 days.

As a smart logistics platform, Cainiao will be digitalizing the entire value

chain to deliver greater visibility and transparency, while aggregating

industry leaders to provide a comprehensive service for businesses' import and

export needs. Businesses will also benefit from secured cargo shipping space

and warehouse pre-stocking ahead of massive sale events, as well as an

additional peace of mind with insurance compensation of up to 1.5 million yen

(RMB 100,000) which will be paid out in two working days in the event of damages.

The establishment of a full suite logistics service between Japan and China

will play an instrumental role in supporting the country's export and import

industry, as data from World Bank showed that China is Japan's largest export

and import country at US$144 billion (19.51 per cent) and US$173 billion (23.20

per cent) respectively[1].

"Japan has always been a key market for us. Our launch in Japan will allow us

to provide a stronger logistics infrastructure to support Japanese businesses'

in their export and import needs, and to leverage technology to bring about

greater efficiency and a more seamless operation. This will ensure that

regardless of business size, resources and overseas presence, Cainiao will be

able to provide customized end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions to

facilitate international trade and increase revenue streams for businesses,"

says James Zhao, General Manager of Cainiao Global Supply Chain.

In the area of B2B warehousing, the central warehouse in Yokohama spans 10,000

square meters while the one in Kobe is over 19,000 square meters. Both B2B

warehouses are strategically located within 15 kilometers from the nearest

port. The Yokohama warehouse is also a smart warehouse located near the port

that leverages warehouse management system (WMS) and supports quality control

management, processing and packaging prior to exportation or distribution within Japan.

Cainiao's B2C warehouses in Tokyo and Osaka span 20,000 and 13,000 square

meters respectively. Both warehouses are located within 10 kilometers from

Narita International Airport and Haneda Airport respectively.

The warehouse locations were strategically selected to ensure close proximity

to nearby airports and port for superior connectivity to improve delivery

efficiency and facilitate the movement of goods for import and export.

For international shipping, Cainiao's services include both air and sea

freight. Currently, there are 10 weekly cargo ships running Yokohama and Kobe

in Japan to Ningbo and Shanghai in China. Cargo flights also operate daily

between Japan and China to ensure air freight stability.

Cainiao is partnering Nippon Express, 4PX, Sinotrans, and Hongyuan Group for

their trucking resources for first and last mile delivery and to facilitate and

expedite customs clearance in Japan and China.

[1]

https://wits.worldbank.org/countrysnapshot/en/JPN/textview#:~:text=Japan%20top%205%20Export%20and%20Import%20partners%202018&text=Japan%20exports%20to%20China%20worth,partner%20share%20of%2019.05%20percent

About Cainiao Smart Logistics Network

Founded in 2013, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network ("Cainiao") is a technology

company and the logistics affiliate of Alibaba Group. It adopts a collaborative

approach to logistics with an innovative and open data platform that improves

efficiency and customer experience for all players along the supply chain. It

carries forward Alibaba's mission of making it easy to do business anywhere by

aiming to deliver anywhere in China within 24 hours, and across the globe

within 72 hours.

Source: Cainiao Smart Logistics Network

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