MIAMI, Jan. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Logistics
network WCA and eTailer Alibaba.com have signed
a co-operation agreement that will see approved WCA member
companies integrated into the Alibaba.com logistics platform for
cross-border e-commerce shipments.
WCA, the independent freight forwarder alliance, will provide
its professional support in "vetting and approving" international
logistics providers for the customers of Alibaba.com.
Approved providers will have full access to compete for
logistics orders generated on the Alibaba.com platform.
WCA and Alibaba.com have agreed "parameters and standards of
service," as well as offering all participants a protection scheme
that includes "compensation for qualifying transactions."
"The fact that Alibaba.com has recognised the quality, global
strength and professionalism of WCA and its members will open up
vast new opportunities for business growth for independent freight
forwarders," said Dan March, WCA's
chief executive.
March continued: "Many of our member companies are already
heavily involved in many facets of cross-border eCommerce
logistics.
"The strict qualification process for our newly-formed WCA
e-commerce network will provide reassurance that the services
provided by our members can facilitate merchants on Alibaba.com to
accelerate their global trading."
The collaboration, starting this month (January 2017), will facilitate shipments
generated by Alibaba.com's members to be made to the major export
markets of the USA, India and the UK.
Steve Su, director, Alibaba
Logistics, said: "We are thrilled to partner with WCA, a global
network with well-connected global resources, to provide fast and
convenient shipping options for our members.
''We are committed to offering premium services to global SMEs
on our platform who are looking to scale up their business presence
through cross-border trading. We are confident partnering with a
leading global logistics alliance such as WCA will help us achieve
that goal."
WCA chairman David Yokeum added:
"The world is rapidly changing. And we are working hard to ensure
that our members are equipped and able to take advantage of the
huge projected growth in global e-commerce shipments.
"Alibaba.com has shown both determination and innovation in
forming this partnership and we fully expect the business to
flourish.
"We are putting both independent forwarders and Alibaba.com
traders at the vanguard of change in this exciting and dynamic
market."
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