Lalamove

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Lalamove
Type	Private
Industry	Transportation Logistics Delivery Platform Mobility as a service
Founded	December 2013
Founder	Chow Shing-yuk
Headquarters	Hong Kong
Number of locations	400 cities across 14 markets
Key people	SMEs, e-commerce and individual users
Website	lalamove.com

Lalamove (known as Huolala in Mainland China) is a logistics and delivery platform operating across Asia, the Americas, and EMEA. Founded in Hong Kong in 2013 as EasyVan, the company connects users with delivery partners via mobile and web applications, and as of 2026 operates in over 400 cities across 18 markets. Its parent company, Lalatech Holdings, is the world's largest logistics transaction platform by closed-loop freight gross transaction value (GTV).

History

In December 2013, the company was founded in Hong Kong by Chow Shing-Yuk as EasyVan, digitising the traditional van-hailing industry by connecting users directly with drivers.

In 2014, the company rebranded to Lalamove to support its international expansion strategy.

In 2015, the service expanded beyond Hong Kong into Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok.

Between 2016 and 2019, the platform entered the Philippine and Vietnamese markets.

In 2019, the company launched operations outside Asia for the first time, entering Brazil and Mexico.

In 2024, the platform introduced ride-hailing services in Southeast Asia and Indonesia.

In June 2025, the company entered the electric vehicle sector with the launch of its new energy vehicle brand "DuoLa Auto" and the DuoLa Bafang microvan.

In 2025, the company extended its reach to Bangladesh and the EMEA region, including Turkey, the UAE, and Germany.

In 2026, the company entered the United Kingdom, launching delivery services starting in London.

Funding and market scale

In 2019, the company attained "unicorn" status following a US$300 million Series D funding round.

In 2021, its valuation rose further after a US$1.5 billion Series F round.

As of late 2024, the platform reported a presence in over 400 cities globally, with approximately 1,670 million monthly active merchants and 170 million active drivers.

Corporate affairs

Services

• Freight and delivery — matches users with drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks (from 1-ton vehicles to large lorries) for point-to-point delivery.
• Moving services — residential and office relocations, which may include driver assistance with loading and unloading.
• Inter-city freight — long-haul logistics connecting businesses across different cities.
• Lalamove Ride — ride-hailing available in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
• Enterprise solutions — API integration for e-commerce businesses to automate delivery scheduling and fulfilment.
• Vehicle rental and sales — sale and leasing of vehicles to drivers in Mainland China, with a focus on new energy vehicles.
• Fleet management — a platform for fleet owners to register and manage multiple vehicles and drivers, with oversight of daily operations and driver performance.
• Pet transportation — a specialised pet transport service, available exclusively in Hong Kong.

Technology

The platform uses a proprietary matching algorithm to pair delivery orders with nearby drivers. Application features include real-time GPS tracking and a multi-stop function allowing up to 20 stops per route.

In 2021, following safety incidents, the application was updated with an integrated "Safety Center" offering one-touch emergency assistance, in-ride audio recording, and route deviation alerts.

In 2025, the company partnered with the Hong Kong Productivity Council to implement an AI-driven driving behaviour prediction system, using artificial intelligence to identify and mitigate risky driving patterns.

In 2025, the company joined the Hong Kong government's "Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox" project, exploring the use of drones for logistics and delivery to remote areas and offshore islands.

Awards and recognition

References

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