ALIBABA and Paris-based Bollore logistics have signed an agreement to share their best practices and respective market knowledge, and potentially team up on projects related to autonomous driving, cloud computing and the creation of data management software.
Future collaborations will involve Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics network; Alibaba Cloud, its computing arm; and Bollore Logistics' battery-making division, Blue Solutions. Bollore said that the three companies are together exploring innovations in autonomous driving and 'carsharing' that could be applied to the Chinese market, reported New York's Air Cargo World.
'The sophisticated cloud services provided by Alibaba Cloud and the expertise of Bollore Group will complement each other and create synergy in servicing our customers more effectively,' said Alibaba vice president Simon Hu.
Alibaba has been a powerhouse in the Chinese market for its e-commerce services but this year its Cainiao network has been expanding outside of Asia, adding Dubai and Liege to its global network.
Bollore has also been expanding its international footprint. The French 3PL opened in January a facility in Miami to serve as a hub for international trade.
Future collaborations will involve Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics network; Alibaba Cloud, its computing arm; and Bollore Logistics' battery-making division, Blue Solutions. Bollore said that the three companies are together exploring innovations in autonomous driving and 'carsharing' that could be applied to the Chinese market, reported New York's Air Cargo World.
'The sophisticated cloud services provided by Alibaba Cloud and the expertise of Bollore Group will complement each other and create synergy in servicing our customers more effectively,' said Alibaba vice president Simon Hu.
Alibaba has been a powerhouse in the Chinese market for its e-commerce services but this year its Cainiao network has been expanding outside of Asia, adding Dubai and Liege to its global network.
Bollore has also been expanding its international footprint. The French 3PL opened in January a facility in Miami to serve as a hub for international trade.