Nantong cross border

e-commerce packages

were transported to Tokyo

by air for the first time

By Wu Xiaoyun

At 10:10 on 15 July, as Sichuan Airlines 3U3803 full cargo plane took off, Nantong cross border e-commerce (9610 type export) packages were transported to Tokyo, Japan by air for the first time. It is a sign that Nantong cross border e-commerce integrated trial area expanded international logistics way further.

The packages include personal necessities such as clothes, bags and suitcases, and accessories. It was purchased by Japanese customers on their e-commerce platform from Nantong Duna Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. Nantong logistics companies with express business operation qualification were contracted to transport them overseas.

General manager of Nantong Duna Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd. Hu Yibin said, ‘in the past we purchase goods from other places, transport them as postal parcels to Suzhou, then go overseas from Suzhou international postal exchange bureau, now we directly purchase from local suppliers and transport by air. In the past it takes about 7 to 10 days, now only 2 to 3 days.’