Hong Kong, Hong Kong - AUGUST 08: A smart phone with the international courier services app SF Express is seen on the screen in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, on August 08, 2018. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/S3studio/Getty Images)Yu Chun Christopher Wong—S3studio/Getty Images
China’s delivery firms have surged thanks to the nation’s e-commerce boom. But S.F. Express, a subsidiary of S.F. Holding, has emerged on top. Group revenues in the first half of this year rose 32.2%, and analysts predict 20% future annual growth. The premium courier service distinguishes itself by retaining complete control over its delivery network rather than adopting a franchise model. That network includes a fleet of aircraft, and S.F. Express is investing in drones, too, nabbing China’s first government-issued drone delivery license this year.
Company Information
| Overall Score | 42 |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Industry | Air Freight and Logistics |
| CEO | Wang Wei |
| Website | www.sf-express.com |
| Employees | 136,432 |
| HQ Location | Shenzhen, China |
| Revenues ($M) (Past 12 Months) | $12,493 |
| Profits ($M) (Past 12 Months) | $788 |
| Market Value as of Oct. 10, 2018 ($M) | $26,179 |