As Chinese e-commerce giants are called into question over their supply chains, a look at the company that is helping deliver the goods.
CNE Express' founder and CEO, Hu Min. Credit: CNE Express
Despite U.S. officials’ calls for more supply-chain scrutiny over big fast-fashion and e-commerce brands like Shein and Temu, consumers across the nation haven’t exactly reined back their use of the sites. Temu’s mobile application amassed 10 million downloads in April alone, according to data from analytics firm Sensor Tower, and has consistently topped Apple and Google’s app store charts in the last few months.
One link in the chain that has escaped much attention so far is the packaging companies that help get Temu and Shein orders to customers in the U.S. and elsewhere. That’s where CNE Express comes in: you’ll likely find its logo (递一物流) on any Temu package shipping label. Other e-commerce giants like Amazon, AliExpress, and Wish have relied on CNE’s services to get their goods from factory to consumer.
This week, we take a look at CNE Express’ story so far, including its global goals, and potential hurdles ahead as it becomes entangled in the clampdo
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