- Commemorative event held at iHerb headquarters in the U.S., with CEO Emun Zabihi exchanging plaques of appreciation
- Annual shipment volume increased by around 10-fold through mutual growth, with cumulative volume approaching 60 million boxes
- Expanding global collaboration and entering a new phase of CBE logistics growth… strengthening position as a co-growth logistics partner
SEOUL, South Korea and IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Logistics and iHerb are advancing innovation in the global e-commerce supply chain by building a powerful virtuous cycle across retail, logistics, and customer satisfaction through close and sustained collaboration.
CJ Logistics announced on the 12th that it held a '10th Anniversary Ceremony for Global Retail & Logistics Partnership' with global health and wellness e-commerce platform iHerb on the 7th (local time).
The event was organized to commemorate a decade of partnership that began in the Korean market and has since expanded to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, attended the ceremony and exchanged plaques of appreciation with Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, while also discussing future cooperation plans to further enhance the global e-commerce supply chain.
The success of the partnership is clearly reflected in operational growth. CJ Logistics' annual handling volume for iHerb has grown approximately 10-fold, from around 1.1 million boxes in the early stages to 10.4 million boxes in 2025. The cumulative volume processed to date has reached approximately 60 million boxes. Assuming each box measures 50 cm on one side and is placed in a straight line, the total distance would reach approximately 30,000 km—equivalent to circling the Earth about once.
Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, stated, "iHerb aims to provide high-quality products that global consumers can trust more quickly and reliably, and our partnership with CJ Logistics serves as a critical foundation supporting our global service competitiveness. By combining the global retail and logistics capabilities of both companies, we expect to continue to innovate our supply chain and strengthen our competitiveness."
Founded in 1996 as a small online retailer in the United States, iHerb has expanded its global sales network to become one of the biggest wellness e-commerce companies, selling over 50,000 products online to 15 million customers in over 180 countries. CJ Logistics is servicing iHerb in multiple countries providing all scope of logistics solutions, from forwarding to warehousing to order fulfillment and management to last-mile delivery.
Notably, in line with iHerb's Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, CJ Logistics established Korea's first Global Distribution Center (GDC) in Incheon in 2018. This enabled orders from countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Australia to be fulfilled from Korea instead of the U.S., significantly reducing both delivery time and logistics costs.
Following the proven competitiveness of the Incheon GDC, the two companies expanded their collaboration into the Middle East. CJ Logistics applied robotics technology to the Saudi GDC established last year, which began full-scale operations in February this year. The facility now handles iHerb's fulfillment services across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. Moving forward, the two companies plan to actively cooperate in expanding product categories and strengthening logistics infrastructure in response to growing regional demand.
This partnership has become a representative model of mutual growth between retail and logistics. iHerb's global sales expansion has driven increased logistics volumes and infrastructure advancement for CJ Logistics. At the same time, CJ Logistics' efficient and reliable logistics services have enhanced customer satisfaction, further strengthening iHerb's retail competitiveness.
Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, said, "Through our collaboration with iHerb, we have not only expanded into new markets and increased volumes but also enhanced satisfaction among global consumers, maximizing synergy between retail and logistics. Leveraging advanced logistics technologies and operational expertise, we will further upgrade our supply chain operations and strengthen our position as a key partner supporting the growth of the global e-commerce market." (End)
SEOUL, South Korea and IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ Logistics and iHerb are advancing innovation in the global e-commerce supply chain by building a powerful virtuous cycle across retail, logistics, and customer satisfaction through close and sustained collaboration.
CJ Logistics announced on the 12th that it held a '10th Anniversary Ceremony for Global Retail & Logistics Partnership' with global health and wellness e-commerce platform iHerb on the 7th (local time).
The event was organized to commemorate a decade of partnership that began in the Korean market and has since expanded to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, attended the ceremony and exchanged plaques of appreciation with Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, while also discussing future cooperation plans to further enhance the global e-commerce supply chain.
The success of the partnership is clearly reflected in operational growth. CJ Logistics' annual handling volume for iHerb has grown approximately 10-fold, from around 1.1 million boxes in the early stages to 10.4 million boxes in 2025. The cumulative volume processed to date has reached approximately 60 million boxes. Assuming each box measures 50 cm on one side and is placed in a straight line, the total distance would reach approximately 30,000 km—equivalent to circling the Earth about once.
Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, stated, "iHerb aims to provide high-quality products that global consumers can trust more quickly and reliably, and our partnership with CJ Logistics serves as a critical foundation supporting our global service competitiveness. By combining the global retail and logistics capabilities of both companies, we expect to continue to innovate our supply chain and strengthen our competitiveness."
Founded in 1996 as a small online retailer in the United States, iHerb has expanded its global sales network to become one of the biggest wellness e-commerce companies, selling over 50,000 products online to 15 million customers in over 180 countries. CJ Logistics is servicing iHerb in multiple countries providing all scope of logistics solutions, from forwarding to warehousing to order fulfillment and management to last-mile delivery.
Notably, in line with iHerb's Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, CJ Logistics established Korea's first Global Distribution Center (GDC) in Incheon in 2018. This enabled orders from countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Australia to be fulfilled from Korea instead of the U.S., significantly reducing both delivery time and logistics costs.
Following the proven competitiveness of the Incheon GDC, the two companies expanded their collaboration into the Middle East. CJ Logistics applied robotics technology to the Saudi GDC established last year, which began full-scale operations in February this year. The facility now handles iHerb's fulfillment services across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. Moving forward, the two companies plan to actively cooperate in expanding product categories and strengthening logistics infrastructure in response to growing regional demand.
This partnership has become a representative model of mutual growth between retail and logistics. iHerb's global sales expansion has driven increased logistics volumes and infrastructure advancement for CJ Logistics. At the same time, CJ Logistics' efficient and reliable logistics services have enhanced customer satisfaction, further strengthening iHerb's retail competitiveness.
Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, said, "Through our collaboration with iHerb, we have not only expanded into new markets and increased volumes but also enhanced satisfaction among global consumers, maximizing synergy between retail and logistics. Leveraging advanced logistics technologies and operational expertise, we will further upgrade our supply chain operations and strengthen our position as a key partner supporting the growth of the global e-commerce market." (End)
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CJ Logistics and iHerb Mark 10 Years of Strategic Partnership Driving Global E-Commerce Growth
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Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified, one-click NPU hardware standard for building the next generation of real-world AI applications.
SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units (NPUs), today announced a visionary partnership with Ultralytics, the company behind Ultralytics YOLO, the most widely deployed computer vision architecture in the world, with over 130K GitHub stars.
Ultralytics has evolved far beyond a traditional AI model creator to become the definitive developer platform connecting the global vision AI ecosystem. Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform have firmly established themselves as the de facto standard across diverse physical applications—from industrial cameras and robotics to autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. With over 16.6 million monthly downloads and a single environment to build computer vision projects, they serve as the ultimate gateway for global AI deployment, acting as the core development environment for countless global enterprises and engineers building real-world AI products and services.
This partnership is not merely a technical integration; it is a strategic move to establish a unified global standard for Physical AI. By embedding DEEPX's NPU hardware and software toolchain directly into the heart of the Ultralytics ecosystem, the two companies are providing millions of global developers with the definitive platform to bring AI out of the cloud and into the physical world.
Physical AI demands high-performance, ultra-energy-efficient computing that can operate autonomously in robots, industrial machinery, and smart vehicles. The Ultralytics YOLO community represents the front line of this revolution, building the "eyes" of these real-world systems. Through this partnership, DEEPX positions its mass-produced DX-M1 NPU as the foundational "brain" for these applications, removing all barriers to entry for edge deployment.
"This alliance is about setting the de facto standard for Physical AI," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "The YOLO community is home to the most innovative computer vision developers on the planet. By making DEEPX a native, frictionless export target within the Ultralytics ecosystem, we are not just offering hardware—we are defining the new global blueprint for how real-world intelligent systems are built and scaled."
Setting the Standard for Physical AI: Partnership Highlights
- Establishing the 'format=deepx' Standard: DEEPX is now deeply woven into the fabric of the Ultralytics Python package (With over 16.6 million monthly downloads). Developers can now deploy the industry's most advanced computer vision models to DEEPX hardware simply by using format=deepx, standardizing the edge deployment process.
- Unifying the Vision AI Ecosystem: Ultralytics now features an automated, production-ready pipeline tailored for DEEPX's SDK. This includes zero-friction model quantization and validation, bridging the gap between software development and hardware execution.
- A Future-Proof AI Foundation: To ensure DEEPX remains the industry benchmark, a dedicated CI/CD pipeline guarantees continuous, out-of-the-box compatibility with every new Ultralytics update and AI model evolution.
- Accelerating Global Adoption: The partnership will drive joint initiatives—including technical webinars, co-branded campaigns, and open-source community building—to educate and empower the global Ultralytics YOLO developer base to build the future of Physical AI on DEEPX architecture.
"Ultralytics is committed to democratizing AI by building state-of-the-art vision AI models that run flawlessly on the most efficient edge architectures," said Glenn Jocher, CEO of Ultralytics. "Partnering with DEEPX allows our massive developer community to seamlessly translate our Ultralytics YOLO models into powerful, low-power Physical AI solutions. Together, we are shaping how vision AI interacts with the physical world."
About DEEPX
DEEPX is a global fabless AI semiconductor company pioneering the era of Physical AI. Dedicated to bringing ultra-low-power, high-performance computing to the edge, DEEPX empowers every electronic device with real-world intelligence. Backed by a robust portfolio of over 500 patents, the company has established technological leadership in energy-efficient AI. DEEPX is expanding its global footprint across robotics, smart mobility, smart factories, and security systems, trusted by global leaders like Hyundai Motor Group, Baidu, Lotte, POSCO DX, and LG Uplus, alongside more than 50 customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.deepx.ai.
Contact: Ella Lee, PR & Marketing Manager, lah@deepx.ai
About Ultralytics:
Ultralytics is the leading force in vision AI, best known for its Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform, the ultimate end-to-end computer vision platform where users can annotate, train, and deploy vision AI solutions in one place. With over 135K GitHub stars, 260 million PiP downloads, and 3 billion model usages, Ultralytics YOLO has become the most widely recognized object detection model globally. Ultralytics empowers users with easy-to-use, cutting-edge AI technology. Our mission is to simplify and democratize the use of AI, making it accessible and impactful across industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare and more.
Contact: Altaïr Margalet, PR & Influencer Marketing Specialist, altair@ultralytics.com
Empowering the world's largest computer vision ecosystem with a unified, one-click NPU hardware standard for building the next generation of real-world AI applications.
SEOUL, South Korea, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DEEPX, a leading fabless AI semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power Neural Processing Units (NPUs), today announced a visionary partnership with Ultralytics, the company behind Ultralytics YOLO, the most widely deployed computer vision architecture in the world, with over 130K GitHub stars.
Ultralytics has evolved far beyond a traditional AI model creator to become the definitive developer platform connecting the global vision AI ecosystem. Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform have firmly established themselves as the de facto standard across diverse physical applications—from industrial cameras and robotics to autonomous driving and smart city infrastructure. With over 16.6 million monthly downloads and a single environment to build computer vision projects, they serve as the ultimate gateway for global AI deployment, acting as the core development environment for countless global enterprises and engineers building real-world AI products and services.
This partnership is not merely a technical integration; it is a strategic move to establish a unified global standard for Physical AI. By embedding DEEPX's NPU hardware and software toolchain directly into the heart of the Ultralytics ecosystem, the two companies are providing millions of global developers with the definitive platform to bring AI out of the cloud and into the physical world.
Physical AI demands high-performance, ultra-energy-efficient computing that can operate autonomously in robots, industrial machinery, and smart vehicles. The Ultralytics YOLO community represents the front line of this revolution, building the "eyes" of these real-world systems. Through this partnership, DEEPX positions its mass-produced DX-M1 NPU as the foundational "brain" for these applications, removing all barriers to entry for edge deployment.
"This alliance is about setting the de facto standard for Physical AI," said Lokwon Kim, CEO of DEEPX. "The YOLO community is home to the most innovative computer vision developers on the planet. By making DEEPX a native, frictionless export target within the Ultralytics ecosystem, we are not just offering hardware—we are defining the new global blueprint for how real-world intelligent systems are built and scaled."
Setting the Standard for Physical AI: Partnership Highlights
- Establishing the 'format=deepx' Standard: DEEPX is now deeply woven into the fabric of the Ultralytics Python package (With over 16.6 million monthly downloads). Developers can now deploy the industry's most advanced computer vision models to DEEPX hardware simply by using format=deepx, standardizing the edge deployment process.
- Unifying the Vision AI Ecosystem: Ultralytics now features an automated, production-ready pipeline tailored for DEEPX's SDK. This includes zero-friction model quantization and validation, bridging the gap between software development and hardware execution.
- A Future-Proof AI Foundation: To ensure DEEPX remains the industry benchmark, a dedicated CI/CD pipeline guarantees continuous, out-of-the-box compatibility with every new Ultralytics update and AI model evolution.
- Accelerating Global Adoption: The partnership will drive joint initiatives—including technical webinars, co-branded campaigns, and open-source community building—to educate and empower the global Ultralytics YOLO developer base to build the future of Physical AI on DEEPX architecture.
"Ultralytics is committed to democratizing AI by building state-of-the-art vision AI models that run flawlessly on the most efficient edge architectures," said Glenn Jocher, CEO of Ultralytics. "Partnering with DEEPX allows our massive developer community to seamlessly translate our Ultralytics YOLO models into powerful, low-power Physical AI solutions. Together, we are shaping how vision AI interacts with the physical world."
About DEEPX
DEEPX is a global fabless AI semiconductor company pioneering the era of Physical AI. Dedicated to bringing ultra-low-power, high-performance computing to the edge, DEEPX empowers every electronic device with real-world intelligence. Backed by a robust portfolio of over 500 patents, the company has established technological leadership in energy-efficient AI. DEEPX is expanding its global footprint across robotics, smart mobility, smart factories, and security systems, trusted by global leaders like Hyundai Motor Group, Baidu, Lotte, POSCO DX, and LG Uplus, alongside more than 50 customers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.deepx.ai.
Contact: Ella Lee, PR & Marketing Manager, lah@deepx.ai
About Ultralytics:
Ultralytics is the leading force in vision AI, best known for its Ultralytics YOLO (You Only Look Once) models and Ultralytics Platform, the ultimate end-to-end computer vision platform where users can annotate, train, and deploy vision AI solutions in one place. With over 135K GitHub stars, 260 million PiP downloads, and 3 billion model usages, Ultralytics YOLO has become the most widely recognized object detection model globally. Ultralytics empowers users with easy-to-use, cutting-edge AI technology. Our mission is to simplify and democratize the use of AI, making it accessible and impactful across industries ranging from manufacturing to healthcare and more.
Contact: Altaïr Margalet, PR & Influencer Marketing Specialist, altair@ultralytics.com
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DEEPX and Ultralytics Forge Strategic Alliance to Define the Global Standard for Physical AI in the YOLO Community
