- 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.


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