News / Cainiao logistics tie-up a boost for Volga-Dnepr's e-commerce ambitions

Volga-Dnepr is moving closer to its “cargo supermarket” concept, by which it would offer its full range of shipments, from generators to small packages.

Its latest move, an MoU with Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao, to develop a cross-border shipment network, will cement its e-commerce business.

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network will form a partnership with the Russian air freight group to develop different projects: Volga-Dnepr Group will guarantee access to its network and 41-aircraft strong fleet, while Cainiao will make the group a ’preferred carrier’.

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