TOP 7 logistics companies in China

In 2026, China will remain the world's number one logistics operator. To further develop this sector, the country's authorities have set goals for the future, which include significant investments in infrastructure, digitalization, and other areas. The role of rail transportation has increased, demand for international logistics has grown, and the development of e-commerce delivery has accelerated.

Key Trends in China's Logistics in 2026

1. Growth of rail transportation. Rail routes have become the main alternative to sea for deliveries to Europe and the Eurasian Economic Union.
2. Development of e-commerce logistics. Companies like JD Logistics and SF Express are setting standards for speed and automation.
3. Digitalization. Development of automated warehouses, demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain management.
4. Globalization of Chinese operators. Chinese companies are actively entering international markets.

TOP 7 Chinese Companies in the Freight Transportation Industry

The list is based on total revenue from sales of their services. Each of the listed companies has an annual turnover of over 20 billion yuan. Almost all of them have increased their sales volumes over the past decade.

China Ocean Shipping Group Company (COSCO Group)

This is China's largest transport logistics company and a reliable port operator, whose services are used worldwide. Its main activity is freight transportation from China by sea. The company also holds a leading position globally in the bulk cargo sector, transporting approximately 180 million tons of cargo annually.

Xiamen Xiangyu Group

The company was founded in 1997 and has its own logistics park, directly connected to Xiamen Port and Gaoqi Airport. The company carries out the following activities:

• Logistics;
• Wholesale sales;
• Bulk material procurement and supply;
• Investment in industry and logistics;
• Supply chain management;
• Product distribution, etc.

S.F. Express

This company was founded in 1993. This is the largest courier delivery company in China. Together with other companies, it developed Feng Chao Technology – a logistics network for transmitting information to analyze user data, forecast their needs, and expedite delivery processes. The company owns trucks and aircraft and has a large staff, so it can even handle delivery of perishable goods.

JD Logistics

This company is the logistics division of the large Chinese online store JD.com, serving the needs of the freight delivery platform. Since 2017, it has been an independent organization. It utilizes innovative technologies in the field of transportation.

The company's clients have access to over 750 warehouses, with a total floor space of approximately 18 million m², and delivery stations for receiving thousands of shipments. JD Logistics offers warehousing for small and medium-sized enterprises, international shipping, and more. The company participated in the construction of the world's first automated warehouse, located in Shanghai.

China Materials Storage and Transportation Group

The company has a history spanning over 40 years. The company's assets include advanced logistics facilities, storage facilities for transported goods, a team of transportation specialists, and top-quality service.

China Railway Material Company

A Chinese state-owned company whose primary specialization is rail freight transportation from China. The organization owns its own transport equipment and also includes companies specializing in railway transport design and maintaining railway infrastructure.

Deppon Logistics

A growing company that provides a wide range of services, including automotive delivery LTL and FTL. In addition to standard solutions, the company offers customers additional bonuses and excellent service – secure cargo storage and transportation control, delivery cost insurance, etc.

China's logistics market in 2026 is a high-tech and global system, where leading companies manage not just transportation but entire supply chains. Cooperation with such operators and well-organized logistics enable businesses to effectively work with China even in unstable conditions.

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