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South China Morning Post
7 hours ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
JD.com takes on rival Meituan in Saudi Arabia with launch of express delivery service
Chinese e-commerce giant is extending its deep-seated rivalry with Meituan to Saudi Arabia, launching a self-operated courier service in the country as it extends its footprint in the Middle East. On Wednesday, logistics arm JD Logistics announced the launch of JoyExpress, a business-to-consumer express delivery service that covers most of the 13 provinces in the Middle Eastern country, according to a statement. JoyExpress provides expedited same-day and next-day delivery services for local e-commerce platforms, as well as online and offline merchants. It also delivers end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions, including cross-border shipping and customs clearance, to facilitate global trade. JD Logistics said it was building a wider local logistics network with warehouses, sorting centres, and delivery stations, supported by an in-house team of couriers, drivers, warehouse staff, and customer service personnel to strengthen its courier service. People walk past the Meituan booth at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, August 18, 2022. Photo: Reuters 'We look forward to expanding JoyExpress across the Kingdom [of Saudi Arabia], bringing our industry-leading large-item delivery and installation capabilities to the market,' Charlie Peng, Jingdong Logistics' Middle East market head, said in the statement. He added that the move marked 'a key milestone' in international expansion in Saudi Arabia.
The Star
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com launches express delivery service in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, June 18 (Xinhua) -- JINGDONG Logistics, the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant launched an express delivery service in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as part of its efforts to expand globally. According to a statement released by the company, the new service, named JoyExpress, is a self-operated B2C express delivery service. Covering most regions of the kingdom, JoyExpress offers doorstep delivery options, including cash-on-delivery, and delivery as fast as the same day or next day. "JINGDONG Logistics will provide leading-edge services to our customers in Saudi Arabia and align with Saudi Vision 2030 strategy with its focus on logistics and job creation," said Charlie Peng, head of the Middle East section at JINGDONG Logistics, during the launch ceremony. "JINGDONG Logistics' investment in Saudi Arabia aligns with our national vision to become a global logistics hub," said Rayan Albakri, deputy minister of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, during the ceremony. In Saudi Arabia, JINGDONG Logistics is building a network of warehouses, transfer and sorting centers, and a growing number of delivery stations. In China, operates more than 3,600 warehouses and 19,000 delivery stations and service outlets, employing nearly 510,000 front-line operational staff.
