日均1.8亿人次跨区域出行、揽收4.78亿件快递交通运输部：运输服务更高效的同时，去年全社会物流成本节约超4000亿元

Core Insights - The Chinese transportation sector has made significant progress in building a modern comprehensive transportation system during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, achieving historic accomplishments and a construction completion rate of over 90% for the national comprehensive transportation network [1] Transportation Infrastructure Development - By the end of 2024, the total railway operating mileage is expected to reach 162,000 kilometers, an increase of approximately 16,000 kilometers from the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with high-speed rail accounting for 10,000 kilometers of this increase [1] - The total length of highways will reach 5,490,000 kilometers, an increase of about 290,000 kilometers, including an increase of 30,000 kilometers in expressways [1] - The navigable length of high-grade waterways will reach 17,600 kilometers, an increase of 1,600 kilometers [1] - The number of port berths for vessels over 10,000 tons will increase to 2,971, up by 379 [1] - The number of certified civil aviation transport airports will reach 263, an increase of 22 [1] - Fixed asset investment in transportation reached 15.2 trillion yuan in the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan," a year-on-year increase of 23.3% [1] Efficiency in Transportation Services - On average, approximately 180 million people travel across regions daily, with 160 million tons of goods transported and 478 million express deliveries made each day [2] - Urban rail transit operates approximately 11,000 kilometers, ranking first in the world, while the total length of urban bus routes has reached 1.75 million kilometers, increasing by 48.5% and 18.3% respectively since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [2] Logistics Cost Reduction - In 2024, the total logistics cost savings for society is expected to exceed 400 billion yuan, with transportation costs reduced by approximately 280 billion yuan [3] Public Transportation and Commuting - Daily, about 100 million people use rail transit for efficient commuting, with similar numbers for buses and taxis, reflecting the resilience and capacity of urban transportation [5] - High-speed rail and civil aviation are preferred for rapid travel, with 3.272 billion passengers using high-speed trains in 2024, accounting for 75.9% of total railway passenger volume [4] - Self-driving has become the mainstream mode of cross-regional travel, with approximately 130 million people choosing this option daily [4] Smart Transportation Initiatives - The Ministry of Transport is promoting smart travel solutions, including online ticket sales, electronic payments, and facial recognition for travel, with over 80 hub cities and 2,000 routes achieving air-rail intermodal transport [5] - More than 9,000 customized passenger transport routes have been established to meet diverse travel needs [5] Postal and Express Delivery Growth - The postal industry has seen significant growth, with business revenue increasing from 1.1 trillion yuan in 2020 to 1.7 trillion yuan in 2024, representing an annual growth rate of 11.3% [8] - The volume of express deliveries has grown from approximately 8.3 billion items in 2020 to 17.5 billion items in 2024, with an annual growth rate of around 20% [8] - The postal sector's role in modern logistics has become increasingly important, with advancements in AI and automation enhancing service efficiency [9]