
Cainiao to deploy climbing robots in Europe after 618 live trial
The first warehouse deployment, built in collaboration with Alibaba’s cross-border platform AliExpress in Dongguan, Guangdong.

The first warehouse deployment, built in collaboration with Alibaba’s cross-border platform AliExpress in Dongguan, Guangdong.

Far from scaling back, Cainiao has made international growth a central strategic priority in 2026.

This move brings it a step closer to becoming Zhejiang’s first warehouse and logistics REIT sponsored by a private enterprise.

Authorities envision future autonomous delivery vehicles operating across Tonglu powered by locally produced hydrogen fuel cells.