Yanwen Express

About Yanwen Express

Established in 1998 with headquarters in Beijing, Yanwen Express, legally known as Beijing Yanwen Logistics Co., Ltd., operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider specializing in cross-border e-commerce solutions. The company functions as a crucial intermediary, collecting parcels from sellers in China and forwarding them to international and domestic carriers for final delivery. Yanwen's client base is primarily composed of e-commerce businesses and sellers on major platforms like AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, and Wish, who require cost-effective international shipping for their goods.

Yanwen's business model is centered on providing integrated logistics services. The company generates revenue by offering a range of shipping services at competitive rates, leveraging its extensive network and partnerships. Its service portfolio includes express delivery, economic air mail, and special line services, catering to different needs based on cost, speed, and tracking requirements. The company utilizes a multi-modal transportation network, including road, rail, air, and sea, to facilitate shipments to over 214 countries and regions. A key operational feature is its network of over 50 processing facilities across China, which enables collection from a vast majority of the country's e-commerce sellers.

The company's core service involves managing the initial leg of the shipping journey within China, from seller pickup to export. Parcels are collected, sorted at intelligent facilities, and transported for export clearance. For the final-mile delivery in the destination country, Yanwen collaborates with a host of international postal services and courier companies, such as USPS, FedEx, Royal Mail, and Canada Post. This partnership model allows it to offer end-to-end delivery without owning the entire logistics chain globally. The company also offers value-added services like warehousing, logistics finance, and customs clearance support. Significant milestones include becoming an authorized logistics provider for platforms like Aliexpress and eBay in 2015 and handling over 700 million parcels annually by 2020.