FOR-U Smart Freight[3] (previously Fuyoukache,[4] also spelled Fuyou Kache;[5] Chinese: 福佑卡车[6]), or ForU Trucking,[7] also known as ForU Worldwide,[8] or simply as FOR-U,[9] is a China-based[10] road freight transport platform[11] founded by Dandan Shan[12] in March 2015.[13] It provides long-haul trucking logistics services to enterprises and third-party logistics firms[14] through web and mobile app.[15]
Native name | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 福佑卡車 |
| Simplified Chinese | 福佑卡车 |
| Industry | Online freight |
| Founded | March 2015 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Dandan Shan (founder, CEO)[2] |
| Revenue |  CN¥3.6 billion (2020) |
| Website | www |
Invested by GLP, ZhenFund, and Legend Capital,[16] it focuses on the trucking logistics industry.[17] On March 1, 2021, ForU Trucking completed the brand upgrade and released the new name "FOR-U Smart Freight".[18] The company filed an application for listing with the SEC on May 13, 2021, and plans to list on the NASDAQ,[19] with Goldman Sachs, UBS and CICC appointed as its joint bookrunners.[20]
History
editFOR-U Smart Freight initially started in Nanjing.[21] In December 2018, it completed a Series D financing round totaling $170 million,[22] led by BOCGI[23] and Matrix Partners China.[24]
FOR-U Smart Freight's revenue in 2020 reached ¥3.6 billion ($544.3 million).[25] In Q1 2021, the firm generated revenue of ¥1.183 billion.[26]
In March 2021, FOR-U Smart Freight signed on to UN Women's WEPs to mark International Women's Day 2021.[27]
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- ^ Ling Wang; Shao-ju Lee; Xiao-fan Wu; Bing-lian Liu, Jian-hua Xiao (6 August 2020). Contemporary Logistics in China: Persistent Reformation, Continual Opening and Vibrant Innovation. Springer Nature. pp. 42–. ISBN 9789811569456.
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- ^ Jane Li (18 December 2018). "Chinese online truck logistics platform raises $170m". Asian Venture Capital Journal.
- ^ Jennifer Chan (May 13, 2021). "Form F-1 Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 of ForU Worldwide Inc". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- ^ "ForU Trucking to go public on NASDAQ, plans to raise up to $500 million". Oriental Daily News. May 16, 2021.
- ^ Jane Li (March 30, 2021). "China's companies giving more opportunities to women". UN Women.