Alibaba's Cainiao Launches US-Mexico Cross-Border Service, Covering 99% of Mexico
Alibaba's Cainiao has launched its first US-Mexico cross-border logistics service, covering 99% of the Mexican market to capture high-traffic parcel flows.
Alibaba's logistics arm is stretching its reach across the North American continent. Cainiao, the logistics subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is stepping up its overseas push with a new service crossing the US-Mexico border. This cross-border logistics service, a first for Cainiao in the Americas, aims to handle the high-traffic parcel flow between the two nations as of January 9, 2026.
Cainiao US-Mexico Logistics Service Expansion
According to the company, the service is expected to reach 99% of the Mexico market. Priced at around 60, the move is seen as a strategic effort to capitalize on one of the region's busiest trade corridors. As reported by the South China Morning Post, this expansion highlights Alibaba's commitment to building a robust global supply chain that competes with established international carriers.
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