Possibly to avoid harsh US tariff -Alibaba.com, has launched online logistics services to assist Pakistani exporters for international trade processes.
As the cross-border e-commerce continues to grow new opportunities are present for Pakistani small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in global trade.
The leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has offered the Pakistani exporters to overcome the problems in this regard.
These challenges, particularly in optimising their export processes includes logistics – as businesses must find effective and reliable shipping solutions to ensure timely deliveries while minimising costs and risks.
Alibaba.com has already partnered with leading international express delivery companies that will support export of Pakistani goods to over 200 countries and regions around the world.
The service not only supports fast and reliable international shipping options but also integrates the entire logistics process—from packaging and warehousing to delivery—helping businesses optimise costs and time.
Through its international express delivery partners, Alibaba.com will ensure that goods are transported safely and on schedule, while also providing detailed order tracking tools, and customs advisory services.
These features help businesses minimise risks and enhance their competitiveness in the international market. Ms. Summer Gao, Head of Global Supply Chain at Alibaba.com, in a statement said that online logistics services are essential for small and medium-sized enterprises in global trade.
”They not only streamline operations and reduce costs, but also empower businesses to reach global markets with ease”, she added.
Specific features of Alibaba.com’s logistics services for Pakistani sellers include:
● Transparency and cost-effectiveness: Businesses benefit from receiving upfront, detailed quotes for a range of services, including base freight, surcharges, and general sales tax. By offering competitive shipping rates, Alibaba.com enables businesses to substantially lower their overall order costs.
● Global digitalized smart logistics service: Alibaba.com offers a fully digitalized order fulfillment process for packages dispatched to multiple countries and regions. This AI-powered service supports transactions and smart shipping. It offers quotations for logistics services and supports online logistics order placements and fully online process tracking 24/7.
● Enhanced order tracking and control capabilities: The intelligent system automatically suggests optimal shipping routes, allowing sellers and buyers to track orders online and communicate transparently. This ensures efficient delivery and enhances partner satisfaction.
These enhancements have not only streamlined operations but have also facilitate new business opportunities internationally.
While, Berry Ma, Head of Pakistan Business at Alibaba.com, added that the new logistics services aim to support Pakistani exporters by providing efficient solutions to overcome traditional barriers in international trade.
She added that Alibaba.com was committed to offer essential tools to help Pakistani businesses tap into significant growth opportunities in global markets.
