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 rebranded in 2014 and connects users with delivery partners via mobile and web applications. As of 2025, it operates in over 400 cities across 17 markets, including China, Southeast Asia, Brazil, Mexico, and Turkey. Its parent company, Lalatech Holdings, is the world's largest logistics transaction platform by closed-loop freight gross transaction value (GTV).
History Founding and early growth
Lalamove was founded in Hong Kong in December 2013 by Chow Shing-Yuk. Initially launched as EasyVan, the platform was designed to digitize the traditional van-hailing industry by connecting users directly with drivers for moving and logistics services. In 2014, the company rebranded to Lalamove to support its international expansion strategy. By 2015, the service had expanded beyond its home market into Singapore, Taipei, and Bangkok.
Regional expansion and service evolution
Between 2016 and 2019, Lalamove entered the Philippine and Vietnamese markets. In 2019, it expanded outside of Asia for the first time, launching operations in Latin America, including Brazil and Mexico. By 2025, the company further extended its reach to Bangladesh and the EMEA region, including Turkey, the UAE, and Germany. Alongside this geographic growth, the platform diversified its services, introducing ride-hailing in Southeast Asia and Indonesia in 2024. In June 2025, the company expanded into the electric vehicle (EV) sector with the launch of its new energy vehicle brand, "DuoLa Auto," and the introduction of the DuoLa Bafang microvan.
Funding and market scale
Lalamove has secured significant venture capital to support its global operations. The company achieved "unicorn" status in 2019 following a US$300 million Series D funding round, with its valuation later reaching approximately US$1 billion after a US$1.5 billion Series F round in 2021. As of late 2024, the platform reported a presence in over 400 cities globally, maintaining a monthly active merchant base of approximately 1670 million and 170 million active drivers.
Corporate affairs
Subsidiaries and Brands Huolala: The primary brand operating in Mainland China.
Lalamove: The brand operating in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, the Americas, and EMEA.
Lalatech: The holding company for the group’s global operations.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Lalamove operates several social initiatives, often under its "Deliver Care" program. In the Philippines, the company introduced the "LalaJeep" service in Quezon City to assist jeepney drivers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in transitioning to delivery operations.
Sustainability and Governance In 2022, Lalamove released its inaugural Sustainability Report, which outlined the company’s framework for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into its operational planning.
Regional Initiatives Animal Welfare: In 2023, the company launched the "Makes a Pawfect Move" campaign across Asia and Latin America to provide logistics support for pet rescue organizations.
Community Health: In 2025, the company organized health screenings for female driver-partners under the "Lalamove Sends Love to Mom" initiative and launched "ElderCare on the MOVE" to support elderly communities across its Asian markets.
Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid Earthquake Relief (2025): Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, Lalamove coordinated the delivery of relief supplies to victims treated at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.
Brazil (2025): Partnered with local organizations to distribute over 6,000 essential items to homeless populations.
Hong Kong (2025): Following a five-alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, 2025, the company donated HK$6 million to the HKSAR Government’s "Tai Po Wang Fuk Court Relief Fund."
Local Initiatives Education Support: Philippines (2023): Established the "BiyahEdukasyon" program, providing educational assistance to the families of 100 partner drivers.
Thailand: The company organizes health screening events specifically tailored for female driver partners.
Malaysia: Under the "Kita move bersama" initiative, Lalamove collaborated with local design brands, such as Yellobanana and Montigo, to produce merchandise aimed at fostering community engagement between drivers and users.
Indonesia: To mark National Children's Day, the company hosted the "Driving Dreams" (駕馭夢想) drawing competition for the children of its driver partners and the general public.
Hong Kong: Through the "LALA Move for Seniors" (LALA聲送暖耆妙行) program, the company partners with local non-profit organizations to provide logistics and delivery support for essential supplies to the elderly.
Services Freight & Delivery: The platform matches users with drivers of various vehicles—including motorcycles, cars, vans, and trucks (ranging from 1-ton to large lorries)—for point-to-point delivery.
Moving Services: Specialized logistics for residential and office relocations, which may include driver assistance with loading and unloading.
Inter-city Freight: Long-haul logistics services connecting businesses across different cities.
Lalamove Ride: A ride-hailing service available in select Southeast Asian markets, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Enterprise Solutions: API integration services designed for e-commerce businesses to automate delivery scheduling and fulfillment.
Vehicle Rental & Sales: In Mainland China, the company operates a business line for the sale and leasing of vehicles to drivers, with a focus on New Energy Vehicles (NEVs).
Fleet Management: A platform for fleet owners to register and manage multiple vehicles and drivers. The interface provides owners with oversight of daily operational activities and driver performance.
Pet Transportation: A specialized transport service for pets, currently available exclusively in the Hong Kong market.
Technology The Lalamove platform utilises a proprietary matching algorithm to pair delivery orders with nearby drivers. Features of the application include real-time GPS tracking and a multi-stop delivery function that allows for up to 20 stops per route.
Safety Initiatives
Following safety incidents in 2021, the application was updated with an integrated "Safety Center" which includes one-touch emergency assistance, in-ride audio recording, and route deviation alerts.
In 2025, Lalamove partnered with the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) to implement an AI-Driven Driving Behaviour Prediction System. This system utilizes artificial intelligence to identify and mitigate risky driving patterns to improve road safety.
Ongoing Projects
Lalamove is a participant in the Hong Kong government's "Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox" project, launched in 2025. The initiative involves exploring the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for logistics and delivery services, particularly for reaching remote areas or offshore islands.
Award & Recognition Lalamove has received several industry awards for its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, technological application, and brand presence.
In the area of community impact, the company received the Best Use of CSR Award in 2024 for its "Make A Pawfect Move" campaign. This followed several recognitions in 2023 from the Industry Cares Recognition Scheme, where the company was awarded the Grand Award, The Most Devoted Award, and the Best Social Impact Award.
For its technical and digital operations, Lalamove was named Tech Enabler of the Year and Tech Impact Company of the Year at the 2023 Revive Tech Asia Awards. The company’s mobile application received a Silver Award at the 2023 Asia Smart App Awards, organized by the Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association. Additionally, at the 2023 Loyalty & Engagement Awards, the platform's membership program and use of rewards both received Bronze designations.
The company has also been recognized for its brand and employment practices, winning the Gold Award at the 2024 Putra Aria Brand Awards. In 2023, Lalamove was named the Winner of Best Employer Brand and was a finalist for the Best Talent Acquisition Team at the Annual LinkedIn Talent Awards.
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