Cainiao and USPS sign cross-border logistics MoU

Alibaba’s logistics affiliate Cainiao and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to “develop new international shipping solutions and enhance the logistics-service experience for both sellers and buyers involved in cross-border e-commerce”. According to a statement issued by Alibaba today (16 September), the two companies will work together to speed delivery of merchandise sold through AliExpress to consumers in the United States; and the USPS will also help expand Cainiao’s delivery networks worldwide, especially in South America.

Alibaba believes that the agreement will making it easier and more efficient for Chinese companies to sell and deliver goods directly to US consumers.

“We are excited to work with USPS to deliver innovative shipping solutions that will benefit our US consumers. Today’s announcement is a key part of Alibaba’s globalization strategy and our vision to enable consumers around the world to enjoy the convenience and benefits of e-commerce,” said Wan Lin, Vice President of Cainiao.

“As cross-broader e-commerce grows rapidly, it is critical that we evolve shipping services to the next level, with shorter delivery times and easier methods to track a shipment. The collaboration between Cainiao and USPS will enable us to create new solutions and ultimately improve the overall customer experience.”

Alibaba added that the two companies are also “exploring the feasibility of integrating USPS technology into the Cainiao logistics information platform, as well as other Alibaba’s e-commerce platforms”.

While the MoU with USPS is a key component of Alibaba’s globalization strategy, the Chinese e-commerce giant pointed out that “Alibaba Group and its affiliates are working with other national mail carrier including Singapore Post and Spanish Post”.