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Shopee’s in-house logistics giving it a leg-up, next step is keeping the edge

Such capabilities help with cost efficiency in a cut-throat environment

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Sharanya Pillai

Sharanya Pillai

Published Thu, May 30, 2024 · 05:00 AM — Updated Thu, May 30, 2024 · 08:40 AM
    • A pertinent growth driver for Shopee has been the expansion of its in-house logistics arm, SPX Express.
    • A pertinent growth driver for Shopee has been the expansion of its in-house logistics arm, SPX Express. PHOTO: BT FILE

    SHOPEE’S efforts to grow its in-house logistics arm appear to be bearing fruit, with the e-commerce platform boasting efficiency gains in its delivery and fulfilment in its latest earnings. This came on the back of a record high in quarterly revenue for Shopee.

    But the battle is far from over. Investors will need to watch if Shopee can defend its in-house logistics advantage against incumbent rival Lazada and new challenger TikTok Shop.

    Shopee, owned by New York-listed Sea, recently posted US$2.7 billion in revenue for the first quarter ended Mar 31. This marked an all-time high, and also accounted for the bulk of Sea’s US$3.7 billion in Q1 revenue.

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