JD Logistics’ stunning 5.4 Million SF facility showcasing over 10,000 robots (updated)
JD Logistics Launches Phase 2 of World's Largest Intelligent Logistics Park.
JD.com, a leading Chinese e-commerce company, recently announced the launch of phase 2 of its Kunshan Asia No.1 Intelligent Logistics Park in Jiangsu province, China. This development solidifies the park's position as the world's largest intelligent logistics facility, boasting state-of-the-art technologies and cutting-edge integrated warehousing and sorting capabilities. The expansion further enhances JD Logistics' ability to deliver efficient and timely services, catering to the needs of its customers and solidifying its position as an industry leader in global logistics operations.
The Epitome of Intelligent Logistics
Spanning over 500,000 square meters, the Kunshan Asia No.1 Intelligent Logistics Park is equipped with advanced automated systems and features an automatic sorting center at its core. This center is powered by over 80 cutting-edge sorting lines and an impressive fleet of 10,000 intelligent sorting robots. With an unparalleled sorting accuracy rate of 99.99%, the facility can process an industry-leading 4.5 million parcels per day. During peak seasons, such as China's largest mid-year shopping festival, the facility operates around the clock, providing an unprecedented five-fold increase in efficiency compared to traditional methods.
Enhanced Delivery Network
With the completion of Phase 2, JD Logistics has extended its comprehensive logistics network to cover over 93% of JD.com's retail orders from the East China region, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Anhui. This expansion enables JD Logistics to offer same-day or next-day delivery services to approximately 200 million people, further solidifying its commitment to providing a premium shopping experience. The logistics network, supported by Asia's most extensive group of intelligent warehousing facilities and over 1,500 warehouses, allows JD.com to guarantee the "211" promise, ensuring orders placed before 11:00 AM arrive the same day, while orders placed before 11:00 PM arrive the following day, serving customers across China.
Asia No.1: A Symbol of Excellence
JD.com's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction drove the development of Asia's largest and most automated intelligent logistics hubs, bearing the prestigious "Asia No.1" moniker. The company's first Asia No.1 intelligent logistics park was inaugurated in Shanghai in October 2014. Since then, JD.com has established multiple Asia No.1 logistics hubs nationwide, creating Asia's most extensive network of intelligent warehousing facilities. By combining cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a commitment to superior service, JD.com continues to set new benchmarks in the logistics industry.
Expanding Global Reach
JD Logistics' success in China has led the company to expand its world-class logistics operations internationally. In February 2023, JD.com launched its third warehouse in California, U.S., increasing its warehousing space in the state to over 1.3 million square feet. By exporting its expertise and solutions to global markets, JD Logistics aims to redefine global logistics standards and foster innovation in the industry. The company's technology products and solutions have already gained significant acclaim from external clients across various sectors, including electronics, industrials, apparel, medicine, and automobiles. In the first quarter of this year alone, JD Logistics experienced a remarkable 59.8% year-on-year increase in revenue from external clients, accounting for approximately 70% of its total revenue.
Conclusion
The launch of phase 2 of JD Logistics' Kunshan Asia No.1 Intelligent Logistics Park showcases the company's commitment to revolutionizing the global logistics industry. With cutting-edge technology, unmatched efficiency, and an extensive logistics network, JD Logistics continues to provide premium services to its customers, ensuring same-day or next-day deliveries for millions of people. As the world's largest intelligent logistics park, it sets new standards for the industry and serves as a testament to JD Logistics' dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With its expansion into international markets, JD Logistics is poised to reshape global logistics and drive industry-wide innovation in the years to come.
Updated Post - June 21, 2023
The colossal package sorting facility launched by e-commerce powerhouse JD.com last week in China uses an array of automation technology ranging from basic conveyors and cross-belt sorters to the latest autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the company said today.
JD.com opened the 5.4 million square foot site in advance of its mid-June 618 promotional sale, saying the “Kunshan Asia No.1 Intelligent Logistics Park” was capable of sorting 4.5 million parcels per day. However, the original announcement was shy on details on exactly how it did that, saying only that it relied on more than 80 sorting lines and a fleet of 10,000 intelligent sorting robots.
Before the latest expansion, “Phase 1” of the facility used a 23,000-foot conveyor system, a double-layer cross belt automatic sorting system with a total length of 3,600 feet, and China’s largest intelligent book warehouse equipped with five giant six-axis robotic arms, a spokesman for JD.com said. That site mainly handled categories such as books and audio-visual products, personal care and cleaning products, leisure food, milk and beverages, and small home appliances.
The recent “Phase 2” addition is JD Logistics' first four-story ramp warehouse, and mainly stocks personal care and cleaning products, maternal and baby products, grains and cooking oils, and apparel.
According to the JD.com spokesman, the new facility uses intelligent hardware equipment such as AMR handling robots and container picking robots which can automatically move goods. For apparel products, JD has applied a self-developed “automated storage production and management system,” which has transformed traditional manual static picking tasks into fully automatic dynamic task assignments, greatly reducing the walking distance of the pickers and increasing picking efficiency by more than three times. In addition, the container transport unit (CTU) robot system is used in the nutrition products area, allowing warehouse employees to wait in designated working stations while the CTUs pick up and drop off goods.
