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 JD.com, 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, JD.com operates more than 3,600 warehouses and 19,000 delivery stations and service outlets, employing nearly 510,000 front-line operational staff.
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