Building a Resilient Global Supply Chain: COSCO Shipping and JD Join Forces

On November 21, 2024, two industry giants—COSCO Shipping and JD —signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. This landmark partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing the resilience and efficiency of global supply chains through collaboration across multiple domains, including logistics, supply chain digitization, cross-border e-commerce, smart warehousing, and industrial solutions.

Key Highlights of the Partnership

Supply Chain Digitization: Both companies will leverage cutting-edge technologies like big data, cloud computing, and AI to upgrade supply chain operations and create a seamless global service platform for their customers.

Logistics & Shipping: COSCO and JD will strengthen cooperation in domestic shipping, multimodal transport, and containerized solutions, while offering comprehensive end-to-end logistics services for the cross-border e-commerce sector.

Industrial Collaboration: JD Industrial, powered by the "Tai Pu" digital supply chain solution, will provide COSCO with integrated, smart industrial supply chain technologies, helping optimize costs and boost efficiency.

Smart Warehousing: The partnership emphasizes automation and intelligent upgrades in warehousing operations, with a special focus on overseas warehouse collaboration to enhance cross-border logistics.

Corporate Procurement & Employee Benefits: From office supplies to customized solutions for employee welfare and maritime supplies, the partnership ensures a transparent, efficient, and digitalized procurement process. Additionally, JD's tailored solutions cater to COSCO’s unique challenges, such as long-term maritime operations.

A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future

As the world's largest shipping enterprise, COSCO Shipping is dedicated to building a green, intelligent, and integrated global logistics ecosystem. Meanwhile, JD, a leading supply chain-driven technology and service provider, continues to innovate at the intersection of digital transformation and real-world economy.

Together, these two leaders are setting a new benchmark for resilient, smart, and sustainable global supply chains, paving the way for enhanced operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

by Xinde Marine News Chen Yang

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