Carriers hunt e-commerce volumes as China-UK air freight capacity jumps
Traders will see increased cargo capacity between the UK and China as demand, especially for ...
By Alex Lennane
Alibaba has decided to invest more in its logistics and warehousing operation, extending its stake in the Cainiao Smart Logistics Network from 48% to 51%, at a cost of Rmb5.3bn ($800m). But it also announced investment of Rmb100bn ($15.12bn) over five years in global logistics, and is expanding throughout South-east Asia following a $2bn investment in Lazada Group.
Meanwhile, Alibaba-backed Best Inc, which just raised $450m in an IPO, is developing its last-mile logistics in China.
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