Antwork was always planning to start by flying medical samples around by robot, but it didn’t expect drone delivery to take off so soon.
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INSIGHTS | The only rundown you’ll need on JD Logistics’ IPO
JD Logistics is a loss-making company that offers great service at lower profit margins. Can it fend for itself once it goes public?
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The Chinese startup that wants to replace human couriers with drones
Hangzhou-based Antworks wants to build low-altitude airspace logistics networks in urban areas that can replace human labor in China’s multi-billion food delivery and courier markets.
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Jack Ma goes all-in on smart logistics infrastructure network
In a surprise appearance at last week’s Cainiao’s Global Smart Logistics Summit, Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma announced that Cainiao Network, the logistics affiliate of Alibaba, is going to invest more than RMB 100 billion ($15 billion) to build the technical backbone for a smart logistics network aimed at improving delivery reach and efficiency. (Read […]
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Alibaba vs JD: Getting Singles Day packages to your door
For the past few weeks, Chinese e-commerce titans have been racking their brains as the year’s largest shopping spree, Singles’ Day is fast approaching on November 11. This isn’t just a competition of who has the best marketing stunts or the biggest subsidies for vendors; the life and death of the online retailers also depend on those who deliver […]
