The Chinese e-commerce ecosystem has developed sophisticated global logistics networks that enable competitive international shipping speeds. Here are the top 10 Chinese platforms specializing in fast worldwide delivery:
1. AliExpress
AliExpress represents the most accessible Chinese platform for global shoppers, with an established presence in over 220 countries and regions. The platform offers multiple shipping tiers to accommodate different speed and budget preferences. AliExpress Standard Shipping typically delivers in 15-45 days, though recent analyses show actual delivery to major markets often takes 10-20 days. For faster delivery, AliExpress Premium Shipping via DHL or FedEx reduces times to 7-15 days at higher cost.
The game-changing innovation is AliExpress Choice, launched in 2023, which guarantees five-day delivery to approximately 55 countries through improved warehouse logistics and customs clearance efficiency. This premium service offers curated products with free shipping and represents a substantial improvement over the traditional 14-day minimum window.
2. Temu
Temu has emerged as a speed competitor, offering standard delivery times of 7-12 business days for U.S. and European consumers, with express options reducing this to 3-7 business days. The platform emphasizes quick handling and maintains fulfillment centers in multiple countries. A significant development in 2025 is Temu’s expansion into U.S. warehouse fulfillment, enabling some American customers to receive packages in as little as 2-7 days—creating a direct competitive advantage against traditional Asian-based shipping.
Temu offers three shipping tiers: standard shipping (7-20 business days), express shipping (3-7 business days), and economy shipping (20-40 business days). The warehouse location significantly impacts delivery times, with items from local fulfillment centers arriving substantially faster than those shipped from China.
3. SHEIN
SHEIN maintains one of the most sophisticated global logistics networks among Chinese platforms. Standard delivery to the U.S. and Europe typically takes 7-12 business days, with express delivery reducing this to 3-7 business days. The platform has invested heavily in regional warehouses—the company opened a distribution center in Ontario in 2024 that reduced Canadian delivery times by 2-4 days. SHEIN is also planning a massive warehouse in Poland to serve European customers more efficiently.
SHEIN’s infrastructure demonstrates that regional warehousing dramatically improves shipping speeds. Instead of relying primarily on ocean freight from China, the platform increasingly stages inventory closer to customers, enabling faster customs clearance and last-mile delivery.
4. JD.com (JD Worldwide)
JD.com operates one of the most advanced logistics networks, with over 1,400 warehouses in China and 200,000 delivery workers supporting same-day or next-day domestic delivery. For international shipping, JD Worldwide covers more than 50 countries through its own logistics company and partnerships with firms like Kuehne & Nagel and Schenker.
JD maintains multiple overseas warehouses in key markets including the United States, Europe, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. This global infrastructure enables faster fulfillment by pre-positioning inventory near customers. JD’s technological investments in autonomous delivery vehicles and drones—the platform boasts the largest drone delivery network globally—further accelerate delivery capabilities.
5. Tmall Global (Alibaba)
Tmall Global specializes in cross-border commerce, leveraging bonded warehouse infrastructure to enable dramatically faster delivery. The platform stocks approximately 70 percent of its cross-border inventory in bonded warehouses, enabling next-day delivery on over half of all orders. For mainland China delivery, bonded warehouse goods reach customers in 2-3 days—matching domestic shipping speeds.
Cainiao Express operates as the exclusive bonded warehouse service provider for Tmall Global, handling pre-clearance of goods during bulk arrival and final clearance when customers place orders. This model eliminates traditional international shipping delays that plague conventional cross-border e-commerce.
6. Banggood
Banggood operates a network of 37+ overseas warehouses and sources from suppliers across 100+ Chinese regions. The platform offers standard shipping within 60 days and supports multiple express options. Banggood’s strength lies in its distributed warehouse network, enabling customers to access regional fulfillment centers rather than waiting for shipments directly from China.
The platform maintains local presence in key markets, reducing last-mile delivery times substantially. Multiple payment methods including PayPal and various credit cards simplify international transactions.
7. DHgate
DHgate caters primarily to wholesale and bulk buyers from Chinese manufacturers. The platform partners with express couriers including DHL, FedEx, UPS, and EMS, offering express shipping within 3-5 days for orders accepting premium shipping fees. For standard shipping, DHgate operates through various postal services with delivery typically in 7-45 days depending on destination.
DHgate’s business model emphasizes direct supplier connections, allowing buyers to negotiate shipping terms directly with vendors rather than using standardized platform logistics.
8. Gearbest
Gearbest operates multiple warehouses globally and maintains particularly strong logistics for electronics and gadgets. Standard shipping from China takes 1-3 weeks, with express options delivering in 7-14 days. The platform distinguishes itself through consistent product quality control compared to general marketplaces and dropshipping support with branded packaging options.
EU warehouse options enable 3-7 day delivery for European customers, providing service speed comparable to Amazon for tech products. Gearbest’s focused product selection primarily on consumer electronics enables better inventory optimization than broader platforms.
9. Wish
Wish operates with a simplified flat-rate shipping model, offering $2.99 flat-rate shipping when customers spend $10 on eligible items in select markets. While traditional delivery times range from 1.5+ weeks to longer periods, the platform has upgraded its shipping capabilities through warehouse consolidation. Recent customer reports indicate that parcels from multiple sellers often consolidate into single shipments, suggesting improved warehouse integration.
The platform emphasizes affordability and transparency, offering money-back guarantees if orders don’t arrive by promised dates. Regular daily login rewards and promotional discounts further incentivize repeat purchases.
10. Geekbuying
Geekbuying specializes in consumer electronics and gadgets with a distribution network enabling faster delivery than many competitors. Standard shipping from China typically takes 2-4 weeks, with express options via DHL delivering in 3-7 days. EU warehouse inventory enables 3-7 day delivery for European customers, competing favorably with established e-commerce platforms.
The platform offers dropshipping accounts with custom packaging, appealing to business buyers and resellers. Geekbuying’s focused product selection in electronics creates inventory control advantages that translate to more reliable shipping timelines.
Notable Mentions: Additional Platforms
Pinduoduo focuses primarily on domestic Chinese consumers and group-buying models, with limited international shipping infrastructure. While it offers cross-border options via bonded warehouses and customs zones, it doesn’t feature prominently as a fast global shipping platform.
Vipshop operates VIP International for cross-border sales, with products sourced directly from overseas rather than Chinese suppliers. International shipping often matches domestic speeds with Vipshop frequently covering freight charges.
1688 (Alibaba Wholesale) functions as a B2B wholesale marketplace targeting Chinese domestic businesses, not individual international consumers. While prices are 4-15% lower than competing platforms—sometimes 40% lower on specific products—international shipping requires intermediaries and custom brokerage arrangements.
Amazon Global Warehousing (New) represents a strategic development: Amazon announced its first Global Warehousing and Distribution facility in Shenzhen opening in March 2026, enabling Chinese sellers to access Amazon’s worldwide fulfillment network. This represents a coming disruption to traditional Chinese platform global logistics.
Strategic Shipping Trends
The fastest shipping globally comes through regional warehousing rather than direct China shipments. Platforms maintaining local inventory in customer markets—including North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia—consistently deliver faster than those relying on Asia-based fulfillment. Bonded warehouse technology through Cainiao enables dramatic speed improvements by pre-clearing goods and staging inventory closer to end customers.
Express air cargo routes from China to Europe now deliver packages within 3-5 days through partnerships with carriers like Lufthansa. These infrastructure improvements directly benefit international platforms, enabling 5-10 day delivery globally for premium service tiers.
For cost-conscious international shoppers, standard shipping remains slower but economical. For time-sensitive purchases, express options and regional warehouse availability provide competitive alternatives to Western e-commerce platforms, particularly for electronics, fashion, and consumer goods where Chinese manufacturing dominance enables competitive sourcing and pricing.