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Cainiao and DHL invest US$65m to join forces in Poland
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/02/08 14:41:39
THE logistics arm of Alibaba, Cainiao, has signed an agreement with DHL eCommerce Solutions, the e-commerce logistics specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, under which DHL will acquire part of the equity securities of Cainiao's subsidiary in Poland.
The partnership aims to improve the quality and speed of Poland's out-of-home delivery (OOH).
In the first phase following the transaction, the two companies plan to invest EUR60 million (US$64.6 million) to install parcel lockers across the country, with the aspiration of forming one of Poland's largest access point networks.
"Poland is one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in Europe, expected to double by 2027, and up to 40 per cent of consumers prefer to have shipments delivered to parcel lockers.
"By joining forces with Cainiao, we will strengthen our position as a trusted parcel provider and create an extensive network of state-of-the-art parcel lockers. In this way, we can provide our customers with an even greater shipping experience, on top of our existing to-door delivery options" said s Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce Solutions.
To start, both partners will merge their existing parcel locker networks, so that consumers get immediate and seamless access to the offerings of DHL and Cainiao. The two companies already operate a total of 1,200 parcel lockers in Poland.
The ultimate ambition is to build Poland's leading parcel locker network, with seamless coverage of the first and last mile, adding to the already extensive network operated by DHL in Europe, totalling over 90, 000 access points.
Over the past years, Cainiao has been setting up its regional hub in Liege, Belgium and launching sorting centres in major markets in Europe. It also operates a network of parcel lockers in Poland, Spain, and France to provide a more efficient and seamless logistics experience for across Europe.
"By combining both companies' logistics, technology, and e-commerce expertise, we aspire to deliver superior service to our clients and create an unmatched online shopping experience for consumers." said William Xiong, chief strategy officer and general manager of Europe and SEA regions at Cainiao Network.
The transaction is subject to merger control clearance in jurisdictions of certain countries. Such approvals are expected in the coming months.
The partnership aims to improve the quality and speed of Poland's out-of-home delivery (OOH).
In the first phase following the transaction, the two companies plan to invest EUR60 million (US$64.6 million) to install parcel lockers across the country, with the aspiration of forming one of Poland's largest access point networks.
"Poland is one of the fastest growing e-commerce markets in Europe, expected to double by 2027, and up to 40 per cent of consumers prefer to have shipments delivered to parcel lockers.
"By joining forces with Cainiao, we will strengthen our position as a trusted parcel provider and create an extensive network of state-of-the-art parcel lockers. In this way, we can provide our customers with an even greater shipping experience, on top of our existing to-door delivery options" said s Pablo Ciano, CEO of DHL eCommerce Solutions.
To start, both partners will merge their existing parcel locker networks, so that consumers get immediate and seamless access to the offerings of DHL and Cainiao. The two companies already operate a total of 1,200 parcel lockers in Poland.
The ultimate ambition is to build Poland's leading parcel locker network, with seamless coverage of the first and last mile, adding to the already extensive network operated by DHL in Europe, totalling over 90, 000 access points.
Over the past years, Cainiao has been setting up its regional hub in Liege, Belgium and launching sorting centres in major markets in Europe. It also operates a network of parcel lockers in Poland, Spain, and France to provide a more efficient and seamless logistics experience for across Europe.
"By combining both companies' logistics, technology, and e-commerce expertise, we aspire to deliver superior service to our clients and create an unmatched online shopping experience for consumers." said William Xiong, chief strategy officer and general manager of Europe and SEA regions at Cainiao Network.
The transaction is subject to merger control clearance in jurisdictions of certain countries. Such approvals are expected in the coming months.