Taobao launches overseas free shipping and logistics upgrades for Singles' Day across 20 global markets
According to Leiphone, Taobao announces overseas Singles' Day improvements across 20 markets, upgrading traffic, logistics, and operations so merchants can run domestic and overseas stores from a single shop for the event. 13 countries and regions offer free shipping, including 0-threshold free shipping in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia, with overseas mid-sized items expanding to furniture and building materials and over 90% of mid-to-large items expected to be shipped directly overseas. More than 1.2 million Taobao and Tmall merchants will participate in cross-border growth this year.
Key facts
- 01Taobao will upgrade traffic, logistics, and operations to allow one store to serve both domestic and overseas markets for Singles' Day.
- 02The rollout covers 20 global markets, with 13 countries and regions offering free shipping.
- 03Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia specifically offer 0-threshold free shipping.
- 04Over 1.2 million Taobao Tmall merchants will participate in the overseas expansion this year.
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