Cainiao has expanded its last-mile express delivery network in Spain and Portugal with the launch of pickup services in Lisbon, Seville, Málaga, Cádiz, Zaragoza and Granada in Spain, along with an upgrade of its end-to-end logistics capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula.
According to Cainiao, the expansion is in response to the growing needs of local e-commerce merchants for faster, more efficient and flexible logistics solutions. The company now offers last-mile delivery stations in six key cities across Portugal – Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Setúbal, Leiria and Coimbra – and 11 cities in Spain.
“Spain and Portugal are among the fastest-growing e-commerce markets in Europe, and this momentum is driving an urgent need for faster, more reliable and more localized express delivery solutions,” said Wenming Cai, general manager of Cainiao Iberia. “We see ourselves as a long-term partner to local merchants, and that means continually strengthening our infrastructure to support their needs.
“Expanding a self-operated network across such diverse regions is not without its challenges – from navigating local infrastructure differences to ensuring operational consistency – but we believe these efforts are essential to delivering lasting value in a market we’re deeply committed to.”
Over the past few years, Cainiao has continued to invest heavily in logistics infrastructure across Spain and Portugal. At the end of 2024, the company completed a major upgrade of its Madrid distribution center (pictured), adding over 20,000m2. The facility now has a peak processing capacity of 40,000 parcels per hour to offer reliable performance during major shopping seasons.