Private company

Cainiao

Logo: Cainiao Limited, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Chinese logistics and package delivery company

Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited (Chinese: 菜鸟网络科技有限公司), formerly known as China Smart Logistics Network, is a Chinese logistics company launched by Alibaba Group, jointly with eight other companies, on 28 May 2013. On March 26, 2024, Alibaba, which holds approximately 64% of Cainiao's shares, said it would acquire the remaining 36% of Cainiao's shares.2 It was founded by Jack Ma.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

2013Founded1

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Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited (Chinese: 菜鸟网络科技有限公司), formerly known as China Smart Logistics Network, is a Chinese logistics company launched by Alibaba Group, jointly with eight other companies, on 28 May 2013. On March 26, 2024, Alibaba, which holds approximately 64% of Cainiao's shares, said it would acquire the remaining 36% of Cainiao's shares.2

Corporate structure

Cainiao is part of a group headed by Alibaba Group. 48 entities, 12 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

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The story

Founded by Jack Ma in 2013.1

Leadership

Who has led Cainiao, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 2013Founded Founded1

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