JD's logistics arm increasing its reach into Malaysia

Jingdong Logistics, the logistics arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD, has said it will continue to increase its investment in Malaysia, bringing more Malaysian products to China and enhancing bilateral logistics and supply chain capacities.

JD said its executives recently met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing. During their visit to China, Ibrahim and Malaysian Minister of Transport Anthony Loke invited JD to invest in smart warehousing to strengthen Kuala Lumpur International Airport's role as a regional logistics hub and provide more efficient support for Malaysian and Southeast Asian products entering China.

Jingdong, with its established warehousing network and cross-border expertise, is well positioned to support Malaysia's growing trade requirements, according to Hu Wei, Logistics CEO and member of its Strategy Executive Committee.

Since 2019, it has set up four warehouses in Malaysia, with digitalized packaging and sorting processes introduced to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Jingdong has launched dedicated cargo flights between Shenzhen and Kuala Lumpur to get fresh Malaysian agricultural products onto the Chinese market more quickly, while Chinese electronics and consumer goods can now be delivered to Malaysia in less time.

Jingdong Logistics is stepping up its presence in Malaysia, with new services introduced to better serve the local market. Later this year, the company will launch self-operated large-item delivery and assembly services, starting in Kuala Lumpur, with same-day fulfillment in selected areas.

The company also collaborates with local organizations to identify talent and provide them with specialized training in China.