Yudu SCM pioneers SME cross-border logistics in dual warehouses

Yudu SCM (Shandong) Co Ltd, a key logistics player in the Qingdao Area of the China (Shandong) Pilot Free Trade Zone, or Qingdao FTZ, launched a China-Japan dual-warehouse system in April, linking Qingdao and Yokohama. By leveraging the zone's geo-policy advantages, Yudu SCM has established an efficient "domestic consolidation + overseas distribution" logistics loop.

The Qingdao warehouse offers full-chain services like sorting and labeling, and is strategically located 2.5 kilometers from Qianwan Port and 1 kilometer from the port expressway exit, enabling rapid cargo consolidation. The Yokohama warehouse, adjacent to Yokohama Port's Honmoku Pier, handles both bonded and general storage, efficiently managing overseas LCL (less than container-load) reception and local distribution.

This innovative model addresses SMEs' pain points in Japan exports, such as difficulty in consolidating small shipments and excessive inventory from large shipments, injecting momentum into the zone's cross-border logistics development.

By utilizing the zone's strong business environment, Yudu SCM has turned the Qingdao warehouse into a "consolidation hub" for Japan-bound exports. SMEs can store goods in the cost-effective Qingdao warehouse and ship them to Japan in batches, reducing inventory costs by 20 to 30 percent and improving capital turnover.

Digitalization has further enhanced the model's effectiveness. With the zone's policy support, Yudu SCM has advanced warehouse digital operations, integrating intelligent monitoring and allocation systems. This enables real-time inventory updates and fast order responses.

Yudu SCM (Shandong) Co Ltd is a key logistics player in the Qingdao FTZ. [Photo/Yudu official website]