# logistics
Latest news and articles about logistics
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JD Pumps More Than ¥1.3bn into Frontline Pay as E‑commerce Faces Cost and Reputation Pressures
JD.com has allocated over ¥1.3 billion in subsidies for frontline employees, a move that supports delivery and warehouse staff amid weak consumer demand and reputational pressure. The measure protects service capacity and signals responsibility, but it also raises questions about margin impact and whether the boost will be temporary or structural.
China's Forces Put Realism to the Test: Drills Hard‑wire High‑altitude, Extreme‑weather and Logistics Capabilities
Several Chinese military and paramilitary units have conducted closely observed, realism‑oriented exercises covering field engineering, UAV operation, high‑altitude reconnaissance, extreme‑cold logistics and jungle mobility. The training indicates a systemic emphasis on sustainment, terrain‑specific tactics and inter‑unit coordination designed to improve readiness across diverse operating environments.
U.S. Flies Dozens of Heavy Transports to Middle East in Largest Short-Term Airlift This Year
Open‑source data show the U.S. moved at least 42 heavy transport aircraft into the Middle East between January 18–26, with flights delivering matériel to hubs across the region. The operation, paired with a carrier strike group entry, is a significant logistics surge intended to preposition capabilities and signal deterrence amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Under the Wings: How China's Ground Technicians Keep Army Helicopters Ready for War
A feature from the PLA’s Army Aviation Academy highlights the often-overlooked role of aviation repair crews in keeping Chinese army helicopters mission-capable. Through a mix of meticulous routine, multi-disciplinary training and local innovation, these ground technicians reduce downtime and increase operational resilience, underscoring that maintenance and human capital are central to China’s military effectiveness.
China’s Rear Forces Relearn How to Fight: The Guangdong Unit Turning Logistics into a Combat Capability
A unit of the People’s Armed Police in Guangdong has recast its logistical and medical detachments as combat-capable sustainment forces, integrating them into a ‘train‑sustain‑fight’ model. Practical reforms — tougher standards, mission‑embedded micro‑training, VR simulation and instructor competition — have improved readiness, though operational tempo and dispersed tasks remain constraints.