Cainiao Expands Overseas Warehouse Network in Canada to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Development

June 13, 2025-Cainiao, a global leader in smart logistics and leading cross-border e-commerce logistics service provider, has launched its second self-operated overseas warehouse in Canada. This addition brings Cainiao’s total to 13 overseas warehouses across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, significantly enhancing its global supply chain network and offering a comprehensive one-stop logistics solution that includes first-mile transportation, overseas storage, and last-mile delivery.

The newly operational Cainiao Vancouver large-item warehouse complements the existing Vancouver general warehouse, both located in the core trade area of Canada’s West Coast, near the Vancouver port and international airport. This strategic location supports direct shipping and urgent air freight replenishments, ensuring fast processing of shipments. With a 30-minute access to multiple e-commerce platform warehouses and last-mile service providers, the warehouse effectively covers all of Canada. Key metrics for timely delivery and confirmation of receipt are both above 99%, helping cross-border merchants tap into the Canadian market.

Designed specifically for large-item clients, the new facility is equipped to handle oversized and bulky products, featuring dedicated areas for heavy, long, and oversized items, as well as high shelving systems. Leveraging Cainiao’s extensive operational experience and digital capabilities, the warehouse aims to meet the growing demand for large goods. In addition to individual order fulfillment, Cainiao will also utilize its robust last-mile resources to assist merchants with efficient replenishment for e-commerce platforms and offline retail stores.

As the mid-year promotional season approaches, Canada’s unique geographical position and substantial consumer potential have made it a focal point for cross-border merchants. With strong consumer demand, high-value Chinese products, particularly in categories like home living, fashion, and leisure, are increasingly favored by Canadian shoppers.

In anticipation of the surge in orders during promotional peaks and potential instability in shipping schedules, Cainiao’s Canadian warehouses have proactively prepared contingency plans. Staff scheduling has been optimized to ensure that maritime shipments are processed within 48 hours and air cargo within 24 hours, achieving a 100% inbound processing rate and maintaining outbound efficiency above 99.7%.

Cainiao's global supply chain is now operating over 40 overseas warehouses in 18 countries and regions across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific. In North America, warehouses are strategically positioned in major logistics hub cities throughout the eastern, western, and southern United States, as well as in Canada and Mexico, covering high-consumption and high-potential markets. This extensive network supports a wide range of domestic and international brands by providing comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain management solutions.