Lalamove

Lalamove is an on-demand logistics and delivery platform founded in Hong Kong in December 2013 by Chow Shing-Yuk. It began as EasyVan, a digital alternative to traditional van-hailing services, matching customers who needed transport with independent drivers through a mobile application. The company adopted the Lalamove name in 2014 as part of an international expansion strategy. The platform primarily serves intra-city delivery and transport needs. Customers can request motorcycles, cars, vans, pickups, and trucks for point-to-point deliveries, household or office moves, courier work, and business distribution. Depending on the market, services may include multi-stop delivery, inter-city freight, driver-assisted loading and unloading, pet transportation, vehicle rental, fleet-management tools, and enterprise application-programming interfaces for automated order fulfillment. Lalamove also operates Lalamove Ride in selected Southeast Asian markets, although its core identity remains commercial and consumer logistics rather than conventional passenger transport. After establishing itself in Hong Kong, Lalamove expanded to Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok by 2015. It subsequently entered the Philippines and Vietnam, and in 2019 moved beyond Asia into Latin America, including Brazil and Mexico. Later expansion added markets in South Asia and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, including Bangladesh, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany. By 2025, the company reported operations in more than 400 cities across 17 markets. Mainland China uses the Huolala name, while Lalamove is the principal brand in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, the Americas, and EMEA. Lalamove's technology proposition is based on matching delivery orders with nearby drivers. Its applications provide live location tracking, digital booking, route and order-management tools, and multi-stop delivery functionality. For business users, the company provides delivery APIs and account-management services intended to connect online commerce systems with physical delivery capacity. Fleet owners can use dedicated tools to manage vehicles, drivers, and operational performance. The company has used venture funding to finance geographic growth and product development. It became a logistics technology unicorn after a 2019 Series D round and later raised a larger Series F round in 2021. Exact financial amounts and valuations are not included here because they require time-specific financial sourcing. Lalamove remains privately held under Lalatech Holdings. Beyond commercial logistics, the company has developed community and sustainability programs under initiatives such as Deliver Care. These have included support for drivers and their families, assistance to pet-rescue groups, elderly-care logistics, education programs, and disaster-relief deliveries. The company issued its first sustainability report in 2022 and has also participated in road-safety and low-altitude logistics technology projects. In 2025, it announced work involving artificial-intelligence-based driving-behaviour prediction and participation in Hong Kong's low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox. Lalamove's positioning combines rapid on-demand access, a broad range of vehicle types, digital dispatch, and coverage for both individual and enterprise customers. Its principal competitive challenge is balancing marketplace liquidity, driver-partner economics, safety, service consistency, and regulatory requirements across a highly diverse international footprint.

Lalamove was established in Hong Kong in December 2013 by Chow Shing-Yuk under the name EasyVan. Its original purpose was to modernize the traditional van-hailing market by allowing customers to request transport through a digital platform and by giving drivers access to a wider pool of jobs. The initial model focused on local moves and freight, but the underlying marketplace could also support courier and business deliveries. In 2014, EasyVan became Lalamove. The new name was designed to be more suitable for international markets, and the company began expanding outside Hong Kong. By 2015, it had entered Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok. The early expansion established the regional model that would define the business: a shared technology platform adapted to local vehicle types, regulations, customer habits, and driver-partner networks. The company continued its Asian expansion between 2016 and 2019, entering the Philippines and Vietnam. Its 2019 launch in Brazil and Mexico represented a significant strategic change because it was the first move beyond Asia. Venture financing helped fund this expansion. Lalamove achieved unicorn status after a 2019 Series D investment and attracted further capital in 2021 through a Series F round. The group remained privately held rather than becoming a publicly traded company. Lalamove's service mix broadened as its geographic footprint grew. In addition to basic point-to-point delivery, the platform added heavier trucks, multi-stop routes, moving assistance, inter-city freight, enterprise integration, fleet-management tools, and specialized transport. In selected Southeast Asian markets it also introduced Lalamove Ride. Mainland China became the group's largest separately branded environment under Huolala, while Lalamove remained the principal customer-facing name in Hong Kong and most international markets. Safety and operational control became increasingly important as the platform scaled. Following safety incidents in 2021, the application added a Safety Center with features including emergency assistance, audio recording, and route-deviation alerts. The company later pursued artificial-intelligence tools to predict risky driving behaviour in partnership with the Hong Kong Productivity Council. These measures reflect the broader challenge of operating a two-sided logistics marketplace in which service quality depends on independent or partner drivers as well as software. Lalamove also developed a corporate-responsibility program known as Deliver Care. Initiatives have supported driver-partner families, elderly communities, pet-rescue organizations, and people affected by disasters. Examples include the LalaJeep program in the Philippines, which helped jeepney drivers transition toward delivery work during the COVID-19 period; the BiyahEdukasyon education initiative for driver families; and Makes a Pawfect Move, which provided logistical support to animal-welfare groups in Asia and Latin America. The company published its first sustainability report in 2022. By 2025, Lalamove reported operations in more than 400 cities across 17 markets spanning Asia, Latin America, and EMEA. Its parent, Lalatech Holdings, also pursued adjacent logistics and vehicle businesses. In June 2025, the group announced DuoLa Auto and the DuoLa Bafang microvan, extending its role from logistics marketplace operator toward new-energy commercial vehicles. The company also participated in Hong Kong's low-altitude economy regulatory sandbox, examining possible drone applications for logistics. Lalamove's present strategy therefore combines marketplace delivery, enterprise logistics technology, fleet services, driver tools, and selected mobility and vehicle initiatives.

• 2025

  DuoLa Auto launched

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  The group entered new-energy commercial vehicles with the DuoLa Auto brand and DuoLa Bafang microvan.

• 2022

  First sustainability report

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  Lalamove published its inaugural report on environmental, social, and governance priorities.

• 2021

  Series F financing

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  A major private financing round supported continued international scaling.

• 2019

  Expansion into Latin America

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  Brazil and Mexico became the company's first markets outside Asia.

• 2015

  First overseas markets entered

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  The service expanded from Hong Kong into Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok.

• 2014

  Rebranded as Lalamove

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  EasyVan adopted the Lalamove name as it prepared for overseas expansion.

• 2013

  Company founded as EasyVan

  [1]Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org

  Chow Shing-Yuk founded the Hong Kong logistics platform in December.

A fast, digitally dispatched, multi-vehicle logistics marketplace serving consumers, small businesses, enterprises, and driver-partners.

• Digital logistics marketplace · 2013

  Lalamove App

  The core mobile application allows individuals and businesses to request deliveries, moves, and freight transport. It matches orders with nearby driver-partners and supports vehicle selection, digital booking, live location tracking, route management, and multi-stop delivery. Safety tools introduced after 2021 include emergency assistance, audio recording, and route-deviation alerts.

• Enterprise logistics

  Lalamove for Business

  The business offering serves merchants, e-commerce companies, and larger organizations with scheduled or on-demand delivery. It can include account management, delivery coordination, multi-stop routing, recurring workflows, and API connections that allow companies to create and manage delivery orders from their own systems.

• Ride-hailing · 2024

  Lalamove Ride

  Lalamove Ride is a passenger transport service available in selected Southeast Asian markets. It extends the group's dispatch and marketplace capabilities beyond freight, but availability and operating rules vary by country.

• Mainland China logistics brand

  Huolala

  Huolala is the principal Mainland China brand associated with the group's logistics marketplace. It provides digitally arranged freight, moving, delivery, and related vehicle services using a locally adapted operating model.

• New-energy commercial vehicles · 2025

  DuoLa Auto

  DuoLa Auto is a new-energy-vehicle brand introduced by the group in 2025. Its first reported product, the DuoLa Bafang microvan, is positioned for commercial and logistics use and reflects the group's move into vehicle-related services.

• 2025ElderCare on the MOVE

  Asia

  The initiative supported elderly communities through logistics and community-care activities.

  Outcome. Extended the company's social-impact work across Asian markets.

  Source
• 2023Makes a Pawfect Move

  Asia · Latin America

  Lalamove supplied logistics support to pet-rescue and animal-welfare organizations.

  Outcome. The campaign received CSR recognition, including a Best Use of CSR Award in 2024.

  Source
• 2023BiyahEdukasyon

  Philippines

  The program provided educational assistance to families of 100 Lalamove driver-partners.

  Outcome. Expanded the company's driver-support work from transport services into family education assistance.

  Source
• 2023Driving Dreams

  Indonesia

  A drawing competition invited children of driver-partners and members of the public to participate around National Children's Day.

  Outcome. Built community engagement around driver families and children.

  Source
• 2020LalaJeep

  Philippines

  The initiative helped jeepney drivers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic transition toward delivery work by connecting them with logistics opportunities.

  Outcome. Provided an alternative income and operating model for participating drivers.

  Source
• LALA Move for Seniors

  Hong Kong

  Lalamove worked with nonprofit organizations to deliver essential supplies to elderly residents.

  Outcome. Provided recurring logistics support for senior communities.

  Source

• 2025

  Enter new-energy commercial vehiclesProduct launch

  Background

  The company sought to address the vehicle needs of logistics operators and driver-partners while participating in the transition toward electric mobility.

  Action taken

  The group launched DuoLa Auto and introduced the DuoLa Bafang microvan.

  Aftermath

  Lalamove and its parent group expanded beyond delivery intermediation into vehicle-related products.

  Source

• 2024

  Add ride-hailing in selected Southeast Asian marketsProduct launch

  Background

  Lalamove's dispatch technology and driver marketplace could be extended from goods transport to passenger mobility in selected jurisdictions.

  Action taken

  The company introduced or expanded Lalamove Ride in markets including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

  Aftermath

  The service broadened the group's mobility portfolio, although freight and delivery remained its central business.

  Source

• 2021

  Scale the international logistics platformStrategy

  Background

  The company required additional private capital to support its multi-market logistics network and technology operations.

  Action taken

  Lalamove completed a large Series F financing round.

  Aftermath

  The financing supported further geographic and service expansion while the company remained private.

  Series F financing and reported valuation. (2021)

  Source

• 2019

  Expand from Asia into Latin AmericaStrategy

  Background

  After developing a regional Asian marketplace, Lalamove sought additional growth outside its original operating region.

  Action taken

  The company launched operations in Brazil and Mexico.

  Aftermath

  Latin America became a second major geographic region for the platform.

  Source

• 2014

  Adopt the Lalamove brand for international growthStrategy

  Background

  The original EasyVan name was closely associated with van-hailing in its home market and was less suitable for a broader international platform.

  Action taken

  The company rebranded as Lalamove and used the new identity during expansion into additional Asian markets.

  Aftermath

  Lalamove became the main international brand, while Huolala remained the principal Mainland China brand.

  Source

• Unconfirmed

  Lalamove launches “Deliver Possibilities Faster” campaign[3]Lalamove推出“更快实现交付可能”营销活动marketing-interactive.com

  Reported: 2026-10-23

  Lalamove launched an integrated campaign titled “Deliver Possibilities Faster,” featuring hand-drawn illustrations of Asian city skylines and landmarks. The campaign is being shown across touchpoints in eight APAC markets.

• Unconfirmed

  Phoenix and Lalamove expand loyalty rewards program to Cebu[4]Phoenix与Lalamove将忠诚奖励计划扩展至宿务pageone.ph

  Reported: 2021-05-04

  Phoenix and Lalamove expanded their loyalty rewards program to Cebu, where the PTC-Lalamove card became available to Lalamove partner drivers and provides discounts at participating Phoenix stations.

• Unconfirmed

  Lalamove enters the US market[5]Lalamove进入美国市场techcrunch.com

  Reported: 2020-10-09

  Lalamove officially entered the US, making its debut in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The company said launches in Chicago and Houston would follow in the coming days.

• 2020-07-09

  Danke teams up with SF.Freight and Huolala on moving service[6]蛋壳公寓携手顺丰快运和货拉拉推出搬家服务prnewswire.com

  Reported: 2020-07-09

  Danke teamed up with SF.Freight and Huolala to offer a one-click moving service for college graduates in China.

• 2020-02-15

  Caltex and Lalamove announce regional partnership[7]加德士与 Lalamove 宣布区域合作gadgetsmagazine.com.ph

  Reported: 2020-02-14

  Chevron Philippines Inc., marketer of Caltex, announced a regional partnership with Lalamove Philippines to provide fuel savings to Lalamove partner drivers. The article says Singapore was the first Lalamove country to launch and go live, and the Philippines followed.

• 2019-10-15

  Lalamove and Gawad Kalinga partner on community kitchen project[8]Lalamove与Gawad Kalinga合作开展社区厨房项目gadgetsmagazine.com.ph

  Reported: 2019-10-15

  Lalamove partnered with Gawad Kalinga to launch Hatid Kusina, Hatid Kalinga, a project to provide a community kitchen and daily nutritious lunches to children in Talipapa, Quezon City.

1. 1Lalamoveen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Lalamove official websitelalamove.com
3. 3Lalamove推出“更快实现交付可能”营销活动marketing-interactive.com
4. 4Phoenix与Lalamove将忠诚奖励计划扩展至宿务pageone.ph
5. 5Lalamove进入美国市场techcrunch.com
6. 6蛋壳公寓携手顺丰快运和货拉拉推出搬家服务prnewswire.com
7. 7加德士与 Lalamove 宣布区域合作gadgetsmagazine.com.ph
8. 8Lalamove与Gawad Kalinga合作开展社区厨房项目gadgetsmagazine.com.ph