What Yunda Express does

Yunda Express (韵达速递) is one of China's leading express delivery companies, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Shanghai's Qingpu District, which has been designated as China's sole national demonstration zone for express delivery industry transformation since 2016. The company operates an integrated logistics platform providing domestic express delivery, international cross-border shipping, road freight (Yunda Air Freight / 韵达快运), warehouse and distribution integration (Joint Warehouse / 联合仓), cold chain logistics (Yunda Cold Chain / 韵达冷链), and end-to-end supply chain management (Yunda Supply Chain / 韵达供应链) through a portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries and sub-brands.

Name

Yunda Express

Legal name

韵达速递股份有限公司

Website

https://yundaex.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Yunda Express is a leading Chinese express delivery and logistics company providing domestic and international parcel services, freight, cold chain, warehouse-distribution, and supply chain solutions through a nationwide franchise network serving e-commerce merchants, enterprise clients, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Delivery and Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subscription Box & Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Parcel Delivery (TLAAAFAK), International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB), Drayage & Intermodal Dispatch Management (TLAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Express delivery
• Logistics services
• Cold chain logistics
• Cross-border shipping
• Warehouse fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Express Delivery Services: Core revenue stream from domestic and international express delivery services, charging based on package weight, dimensions, and delivery distance. Revenue generated through franchise network and direct corporate accounts.
2. Freight Transportation Services: Road freight services through Yunda Kuaiyun (韵达快运) subsidiary, providing ground transportation for larger packages and bulk shipments
3. Warehouse and Distribution Services: Integrated warehouse services under '联合仓' (Joint Warehouse) brand, offering storage, inventory management, and fulfillment services to e-commerce merchants, generating revenue through warehousing fees and handling charges
4. Cold Chain Logistics: Specialized temperature-controlled logistics services under Yunda Cold Chain (韵达冷链) brand for perishables and temperature-sensitive goods
5. International Express Services: Cross-border delivery services through Yunda International (韵达国际), handling imports and exports with customs clearance support
6. Value-Added Services: Additional services including Cash on Delivery (COD), signature return, collection of payments, same-day delivery, high-value goods handling, and project-based express management for enterprise clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yunda Express is a Chinese express delivery and integrated logistics company that provides domestic and international parcel delivery, freight transportation, warehouse and distribution integration, cold chain logistics, and supply chain management services. The company operates an extensive franchise network across China and offers digital self-service channels for shipping, tracking, and customer support.

Product overview

Yunda Express operates as a comprehensive express delivery and logistics platform offering a multi-tiered service portfolio. The core offering comprises express courier services including standard delivery and specialized services (high-value items, COD, same-day, signature return, cash collection), supplemented by warehouse-distribution integration services and cross-divisional sub-brands covering freight (Yunda Express Freight), international shipping (Yunda International), cold chain logistics (Yunda Cold Chain), and supply chain management (Yunda Supply Chain). The company also provides technology infrastructure through its open API platform and Dongpu Technology subsidiary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 韵达国际: International express and cross-border logistics services covering overseas markets including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, and Australia.
• 韵达快运
• 韵达供应链
• 韵达冷链
• 东普科技
• 联合仓

Products and services

• Express Delivery Services (快递服务) Standard domestic express courier service for documents and parcels, covering door-to-door pickup and delivery across China through Yunda's franchise network.
• Warehouse-Distribution Integration (联合仓·仓配一体化) Combined warehouse storage, inventory management, and last-mile distribution service targeting e-commerce businesses with high-volume daily shipments.
• Yunda International (韵达国际) Cross-border express delivery and logistics services covering destinations including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, and Australia, with customs clearance support.
• Yunda Express Freight (韵达快运) Road freight transportation for larger packages and bulk shipments under the Yunda 56 brand via dedicated logistics network.
• Yunda Cold Chain (韵达冷链) Temperature-controlled logistics services for fresh and perishable goods throughout the supply chain, branded as 'Yunda Cold Chain, Fresh All the Way.'
• Yunda Supply Chain (韵达供应链) End-to-end supply chain management and integrated logistics solutions for enterprise clients.
• Drone Delivery Routes for High-Value Deliveries Unmanned aerial delivery service using drone routes for high-value packages in selected cities including Hangzhou and Jiaxing, as part of a broader fleet of over 2,000 unmanned vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transportation costs for Qingpu headquarters companies dropped to around 0.41 yuan per shipment

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Third-Party Payment ProviderscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment services through partnerships with Alipay (支付宝), WeChat Pay (微信支付), and UnionPay/NetPay (银联、网联) for order processing and payment settlement.
• Customs Clearance PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with customs clearance service providers for handling import and export documentation and compliance for international shipments, collecting ID information for customs verification as required by law.
• Franchise Partners (加盟合作伙伴)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of franchise operators across China who provide delivery services under Yunda brand with standardized operations and quality control.
• Joint Warehouse Partners (联合仓合作伙伴)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWarehouse and fulfillment partners including existing Yunda franchisees, e-commerce parks, third-party logistics companies, and e-commerce operators with minimum 500 sqm warehouse space.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JD Logistics: Broad incumbent — JD.com's vertically integrated logistics arm (2618.HK) offering warehousing, distribution, and last-mile delivery; competes with Yunda in integrated e-commerce fulfillment, though with stronger in-house ownership of the network.
• Cainiao Network: Broad incumbent — Alibaba's logistics arm operating an integrated supply chain, fulfillment, and last-mile network; competes with Yunda across e-commerce parcel delivery, warehousing, and cross-border logistics.
• DHL Express: Broad incumbent — global leader in international express and cross-border delivery; competes with Yunda International in cross-border e-commerce corridors from China to international destinations.

Direct peers

• ZTO Express: Direct peer — one of China's largest publicly listed express delivery companies (NYSE: ZTO), serving e-commerce merchants with nationwide parcel delivery, often cited alongside Yunda as a major Chinese express courier.
• YTO Express: Direct peer — major Chinese express delivery company competing directly with Yunda in domestic e-commerce parcel delivery, also franchise-driven and publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
• STO Express: Direct peer — top-tier Chinese express delivery company (002468.SZ) with a comparable franchise-led operating model, overlapping customer base of e-commerce merchants, and similar domestic parcel delivery value proposition.
• J&T Express: Direct peer — fast-growing express delivery network originating in Southeast Asia and rapidly expanding across China with a franchise-heavy model, competing directly with Yunda in Chinese e-commerce parcel delivery.
• Best Inc: Direct peer — China-based smart supply chain and logistics company (NYSE: BEST) offering express, freight, and supply chain services; comparable to Yunda's diversified portfolio across express and supply chain segments.
• SF Express: Direct peer — China's largest private express delivery company (002352.SZ), competing with Yunda in time-definite, high-value, and cross-border parcel delivery; provides a benchmark for service quality and pricing power.

Emerging players

• Meituan Instashopping / Delivery: Emerging player — Meituan operates an extensive on-demand local delivery and autonomous delivery (drones, unmanned vehicles) network in China that intersects with Yunda's same-day delivery and unmanned delivery initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shanghai-yunda-express-co-ltd-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments2 records

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