Introduction

On April 15, the 2025 DHLink Logistics Partner Conference, themed “Digital Intelligence Driving Growth, Collaborating for Success”, successfully concluded in Shenzhen. DHLink, the intelligent cross-border logistics platform under the DHgate Group, joined forces with partners including sailglobal to share industry insights and discuss key topics such as navigating heavy customs duties and accelerating digital transformation in cross-border logistics. Together, participants explored feasible strategies to overcome industry challenges.

As a core partner in the field of HR services for Chinese companies going global, sailglobal’s Senior Key Account Manager Zhou Hao was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled “How We Solve the Challenges of Chinese Companies Going Global”. From a human resources perspective, he shared sailglobal’s one-stop solution for cross-border enterprises—helping them reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve efficiency—sparking widespread discussion. Zhou emphasized that globalization ultimately requires localization, and enterprises must build diverse teams to integrate into local markets while aligning global strategy with local operations.

Sailglobal Solves the HR Challenges of Going Global

Opportunities and Risks Coexist

According to data, China’s outbound foreign direct investment reached USD 177.29 billion in 2023, ranking third globally. Over 60% of employees in overseas subsidiaries are local hires, making cross-cultural management a core challenge.

Four Key Pain Points:

Cost Complexity: Differences in tax laws across 50 U.S. states greatly increase payroll management complexity.
Time Pressure: Registering a company in Japan requires a one-year business plan, approved articles of association, and numerous procedures, meaning market opportunities can quickly disappear.
Compliance Risks: Violating termination procedures in Brazil can trigger exorbitant compensation.
Data Risks: Under GDPR, single fines can reach up to 4% of global revenue, making employee data protection mandatory.

From Global Strategy to Deep Localization

Differentiated Strategy: Expanding into emerging markets requires region-specific services. For example, in Southeast Asia, offering a combination of flexible workforce solutions plus local social security contributions.
Technology Enablement: AI-driven global payroll systems allow real-time adaptation to local tax changes, reducing compliance costs by up to 30%.
Cultural Integration: Cross-cultural training helps enterprises manage challenges like hierarchical work culture in Japan or individualism in the U.S., enhancing management efficiency.

A One-Stop HR Service Ecosystem

sailglobal’s HR SaaS (Service-as-Software) differs from traditional SaaS tools. By combining technology platform + local services, sailglobal covers over 150 countries and regions, providing a one-stop solution that includes:

Global expansion strategy consulting
Global workforce management
Comprehensive overseas services
Global HR management platform

Key products include Employer of Record (EOR), Shared HR, Global Flexible Workforce (Contractor), and Visa services, supported by extensive value-added services—realizing the philosophy of “one provider serving global needs.”

Conclusion: Helping Enterprises Navigate Global Complexity

In today’s uncertain global trade environment, external challenges drive industry upgrades, and client needs drive service innovation. sailglobal leverages its professional HR network covering 150+ countries to help logistics enterprises overcome three major challenges:

Global compliance complexity
Local talent integration
Digitalized management

This enables companies to expand overseas quickly and steadily, seizing strategic advantages in the international market.

DHLink 2025 Conference: sailglobal Solutions for Chinese Companies Going Global