Cainiao is China's leading logistics technology company and the backbone of Alibaba's supply chain ecosystem. Founded in 2013, it operates one of the world's largest parcel delivery networks, handling millions of shipments daily across domestic and international routes. The platform connects thousands of logistics partners, warehouses, and delivery services into a unified system that powers e-commerce in mainland China and beyond.
The company has transformed package delivery in China by introducing data-driven logistics, real-time visibility, and automated sorting centers. Cainiao's infrastructure reaches even remote rural areas, making it essential for cross-border e-commerce and domestic shipping. Whether you're receiving items from Alibaba, AliExpress, or other Chinese retailers, Cainiao likely plays a role in getting your package to you.
Cainiao doesn't just deliver packages. It's a technology platform that operates the infrastructure connecting shippers, fulfillment centers, sorting hubs, and last-mile carriers. This means your Cainiao tracking number represents a journey through multiple partner networks and regional hubs.
Cainiao provides multiple service tiers designed for different shipping needs and budgets. Understanding which service your package uses helps you set realistic delivery expectations.
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The service tier affects how your package moves through the network and how frequently tracking updates appear. Express services involve dedicated routes, while standard delivery may consolidate shipments at regional hubs before moving them forward.
Paxlo pulls Cainiao tracking data directly from the official network, giving you the same information Cainiao provides but in a cleaner, more user-friendly interface. You don't need to navigate Cainiao's website or app, paste tracking numbers into multiple sites, or deal with language barriers when tracking packages from China.
Paxlo consolidates all your parcels, whether they're coming through Cainiao or other carriers. Instead of jumping between apps and websites, you see every shipment in one timeline with consistent formatting and clear status descriptions.
Cainiao tracking information is typically in Chinese, and the official tracking experience can feel fragmented when parcels move between different partner carriers. Paxlo solves these problems by providing a central, English-language tracking dashboard that works across all your shipments.
Many people order from Chinese e-commerce sites regularly. Paxlo turns tracking from a chore into something you can actually understand and follow without friction.
Cainiao packages follow different paths depending on origin, destination, and service type. Knowing what to expect helps you understand your tracking updates.
Your tracking number shows each step, but the status messages and timing vary based on which service your item used. Paxlo normalizes these messages so you understand what's happening regardless of routing.
Cainiao provides detailed tracking with multiple status checkpoints. Here's what the most common statuses mean in plain English.
Paxlo translates these statuses clearly and alerts you when unusual events occur, so you're never confused about where your package is or why it's not moving.
Check your delivery address, porch, mailbox, and ask neighbors if they received it. Delivery drivers sometimes misdeliver or leave packages in safe places. If you can't locate it after a thorough search, contact the seller or Cainiao support with your tracking number from Paxlo. Many undelivered packages are actually misdelivered to nearby addresses. Cainiao can file a claim, but you'll need proof the package arrived at your address.
