JD Logistics launches warehouse in Langfang
JD Logistics has inaugurated a new warehouse in Langfang, Hebei province, near Beijing, equipped with the first automated storage and retrieval system for bulky items in Asia’s e-commerce industry. It is expected to greatly improve efficiency in handling items including air conditioners, refrigerators and furniture.
Thanks to its focus on technology innovation, JD Logistics maintained fast delivery standards during the 18 June anniversary sale as orders surged to record highs, ensuring that 91% of packages from its direct sales platforms arrived at consumers’ doorsteps at the same or next day throughout China.
As of 30 June, JD Logistics operated over 750 warehouses, which covered an aggregate gross floor area of approximately 18 million sqm, including warehouse space managed under the JD Logistics open warehouse platform. (mw)