What KUAYUE-EXPRESS does

Kuayue Express (跨越速运集团有限公司) is a Shenzhen-headquartered, privately held B2B time-definite express delivery company founded in 2007 that operates an integrated air-and-ground logistics network across China. The company serves over 1.2 million enterprise customers annually, with named clients including Huawei, BYD, and Gree, and is the official logistics provider for the Canton Fair for three consecutive years. Its physical footprint comprises 21 full cargo aircraft, 38,107 self-owned vehicles, 5,000+ service outlets, and five airside-connected aviation hubs (Shenzhen, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhu) covering 99% of Chinese cities and the four major economic zones. The company reports 70,122 tons of daily shipment volume, a 98% service fulfillment rate, and the fastest 8-hour cross-province same-day delivery among Chinese express providers.

The technology backbone consists of proprietary, in-house-developed systems operated by a wholly-owned tech subsidiary (Kuayue Xinke Technology Co., Ltd., 2016) employing 1,700+ R&D personnel. Core platforms include the 铸剑系统 (Zhujian System) AI logistics management platform processing millions of data points per second and supporting 95%+ vehicle load factor and <0.01% cargo damage rate; the 天眼系统 (Tianyan System) for real-time tracking and AI-powered computer-vision-based violent-sorting detection; the 智能调度系统 (Intelligent Dispatching System) that integrates with 100+ airline systems across 100+ operational dimensions; the 跨越地图 (Kuayue Maps) proprietary mapping platform handling 50+ million daily route planning requests; and the 跨越星河大数据平台 (Xinghe Big Data Platform) supporting sub-second real-time analytics. The product portfolio centers on time-definite delivery tiers (same-day 8hr, next-day 16hr, day-after 36hr), with add-on services (insurance, packaging, COD, night pickup) and international/cross-border lanes to Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and global destinations.

Revenue is generated through three streams — core time-definite express delivery on quote-based multi-year B2B contracts, value-added services, and international/cross-border logistics — sold primarily through a direct enterprise sales team with dedicated 1v1 account managers and supported by an Open Platform (open.ky-express.com) for developer integration. The company remains privately owned by its founding shareholders with no disclosed parent or institutional controlling investor; only ~$1.9M of disclosed equity capital was raised across two rounds in 2018-2019, implying growth has been funded internally from operating cash flow. The CEO and founder is Haijian Hu (胡海建), and the company holds AAAA-level logistics enterprise certification, the highest classification under Chinese logistics industry standards.

Name

KUAYUE-EXPRESS

Legal name

跨越速运集团有限公司 (Kuayue Express Group Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://ky-express.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Kuayue Express is a Chinese B2B time-definite logistics company serving over 1.2 million enterprise customers annually with same-day, next-day, and day-after delivery, supported by 21 cargo aircraft, 38,000+ vehicles, 5 aviation hubs, and proprietary AI logistics technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Time-Definite Express Logistics

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Premium B2B Express & Scheduled Time-Window Delivery (TLAAABAE)

Keywords

• Time-definite express delivery
• B2B logistics services
• Air cargo transportation
• Cold chain logistics
• Supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Express Delivery Services: Time-definite express delivery services including same-day delivery (8 hours), next-day delivery (16 hours), and second-day delivery (36 hours). Core revenue stream from B-end corporate customers requiring customized time-limited logistics solutions.
2. Value-Added Services: Additional services including insurance, packaging, receipt signing, night pickup/delivery, cash collection on delivery, wood crate packaging, cargo storage, oversized cargo handling, and appointment delivery.
3. International/Cross-border Services: International express and cross-border logistics services including China/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan routes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kuayue Express (跨越速运) is a China-based B2B logistics provider specializing in time-definite express delivery services for enterprise customers. The company offers same-day (8-hour), next-day (16-hour), and second-day (36-hour) cross-province delivery, along with ground freight, cold chain, full truckload, and international express services. It operates one of the largest private aviation networks in Chinese express delivery with 21 cargo aircraft, 5 aviation hubs, and 38,000+ self-owned vehicles, supported by proprietary AI-powered logistics technology systems.

Product overview

Kuayue Express (跨越速运) is a B-end (enterprise) focused time-definite express and logistics services provider, positioned as a 'customized time-limited express delivery service expert serving tens of millions of enterprises.' The company operates a unified integrated logistics platform comprising a core product portfolio of time-definite delivery services (当天达 same-day, 次日达 next-day, 隔日达 day-after, 陆运件 ground freight, 生鲜速递 fresh produce, 跨越整车 full truckload,同城/省内 services, and international/Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan express), supplemented by value-added services (保价服务, 包装服务, 签收回单, 夜间取派, 代收货款, and others). Technology products supporting the logistics operations include the proprietary 铸剑系统 (Zhu Jian) intelligent logistics management system, 天眼系统 real-time tracking, 多元化的客户系统 customer CRM, 跨越地图 proprietary mapping, and 跨越星河大数据平台 big data analytics platform. The portfolio is rounded out by an 开放平台 (Open Platform) for external developer integration and a 集团采购 supplier procurement platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 当天达 (Same-Day Delivery) Time-definite express delivery service with the fastest 8-hour cross-province delivery, featuring dedicated pickup and delivery for each shipment. Designed for enterprise customers with urgent shipping needs.
• 次日达 (Next-Day Delivery) Reliable next-day cross-province delivery service with stable transit times, fastest 16-hour cross-province delivery guarantee. Designed for enterprise customers requiring consistent next-day arrival.
• 隔日达 (Day-After-Tomorrow Delivery) Economical time-definite delivery service with fastest 36-hour cross-province delivery, offering high cost-performance ratio for less urgent shipments.
• 陆运件 (Ground Freight) Cost-effective ground transportation service with volume-based pricing discounts for large shipments traveling overland.
• 生鲜速递 (Fresh Produce Express) Specialized cold-chain express delivery service for perishable goods, ensuring freshness and quality through temperature-controlled and time-sensitive transportation.
• 跨越整车 (Full Truckload Service) Full truckload transportation service providing dedicated vehicle capacity for large-volume B2B shipments, with dedicated vehicle booking through the platform.
• 同城即日 (Same-City Same-Day) Same-day delivery service within the same city, enabling same-day pickup and delivery within urban areas.
• 同城次日 (Same-City Next-Day) Next-day delivery service within the same city, providing economical same-city delivery with next-day arrival.
• 省内即日 (Intra-Provincial Same-Day) Same-day delivery service within the same province, covering intercity deliveries within provincial boundaries on the same day.
• 省内次日 (Intra-Provincial Next-Day) Next-day delivery service within the same province, providing next-day delivery for intercity shipments within provincial boundaries.
• 国际/中国港澳台业务 (International/Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan Express) Cross-border express delivery service covering international destinations and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions, enabling global trade and cross-border e-commerce logistics.
• 保价服务 (Valuation/Insurance Service) Compensation service for declared value of shipments, providing financial protection against loss or damage during transit.
• 包装服务 (Packaging Service) Professional packaging services including custom crating, wooden crate disassembly packaging, and export wooden boxes or pallets for secure cargo handling.
• 夜间取派 (Night Pickup and Delivery) 24-hour day-and-night pickup and delivery service accommodating off-hours shipping needs for business customers.
• 代收货款 (Cash on Delivery Collection) Cash collection service collecting payment from the consignee upon delivery and remitting to the shipper, enabling secure B2B and B2C transactions.
• 签收回单 (Proof of Delivery/Receipt Service) Service providing signed delivery confirmation documents returned to the shipper as proof of successful delivery.
• 开放平台 (Open Platform) Open developer platform enabling external partners and developers to integrate with Kuayue Express's logistics capabilities and build applications on top of its logistics infrastructure.
• 跨越领鲜 (Crossing Fresh - Fresh Produce E-Commerce) Fresh produce e-commerce platform and membership program under the Kuayue brand, offering fresh product sourcing and delivery services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% service fulfillment rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• 中国国际货运航空 (Air China Cargo)coreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2026Long-term strategic partnership for air cargo capacity. Air China Cargo provides global route network, fleet resources, and stable cargo space guarantees. Kuayue leverages Air China's aviation network to enhance time-definite delivery capabilities. Awarded 'Best Partner' recognition in 2026.
• 吉林省物流集团 (Jilin Province Logistics Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Strategic partnership for hydrogen logistics and multimodal transport. Focus on building first 'hydrogen corridor' logistics route in Northeast China (Dalian-Changchun-Harbin). Jilin Logistics Group responsible for hydrogen truck procurement and hydrogen station layout; Kuayue leads hydrogen fleet operations. Goal to build national-level hydrogen logistics demonstration project. Also includes multimodal transport integration (sea-rail-air-road) and Guangdong-Jilin trade corridor.
• 白鲸航线 (White Whale Aviation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Strategic cooperation for W5000 large unmanned cargo aircraft project. Kuayue purchased first batch of 60 W5000 aircraft (10.8t max takeoff weight, 5t payload, 2600km range, 65m³ cargo volume). First in China to establish low-altitude logistics network. Jointly advancing low-altitude economy implementation in logistics sector.
• 江淮汽车 (JAC Motors)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to introduce 2400+ new energy vehicles in 2025, expanding green logistics fleet and reducing carbon emissions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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