Jd Australia's first smart warehouse has been put into use

                                     JD.com Launches First Australian Smart Warehouse in Brisbane

Brisbane, 15 June 2025 – JD Property, the infrastructure arm of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has officially commenced operations at its new smart logistics center in Wacol, Brisbane – marking the company's first major logistics facility in Australia and signaling China's growing investment in Southern Hemisphere supply chains.
Key Features
Scale & Technology
99,000 sqm facility (equivalent to 14 football fields)
Equipped with AGV robots, automated sorting systems, and AI inventory management
Daily capacity: 30,000 orders (50,000 peak)
Strategic Positioning
Serves three customer segments:
✓ Cross-border e-commerce (e.g., JD Worldwide, Temu)

✓ Australian retailers (Woolworths confirmed as anchor tenant)
✓ Chinese exporters (specializing in EV parts and health supplements)

Delivery Breakthroughs

95% next-day delivery coverage across Brisbane metro area

China-Australia cross-border shipping reduced to 7 days (vs 14-21 days traditionally)
Market Impact

Cost Advantage: 15% lower local storage costs through economies of scale

Job Creation: 200 new positions (30% technical roles)

Future-Proofing: 20,000 sqm reserved for EV bonded warehousing
"Wacol is our strategic gateway to the South Pacific," said JD Property's global operations head, revealing plans to replicate this model in Melbourne and Auckland within 12 months.
Industry Context
Australia's cross-border e-commerce reached A$12 billion in 2024, with Chinese platforms capturing 58% market share. Analysts note JD's move directly challenges Amazon's Sydney hub, escalating the logistics tech race Down Under.