Core Viewpoint - Zhongtong Express has officially entered a new phase of "human-machine collaboration" in delivery with the deployment of autonomous delivery vehicles in Shenzhen's Longgang District, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations [2][3]. Group 1: Autonomous Delivery Vehicles - The autonomous vehicles are equipped with multiple sensors, including lidar and high-definition cameras, enabling functions such as obstacle avoidance, traffic light recognition, and automatic parking, suitable for various environments like residential areas and industrial parks [2]. - Each vehicle has a capacity of approximately 600 packages and a range of 200 kilometers, replacing traditional delivery vehicles [2]. - The introduction of these vehicles addresses challenges in old residential areas, where over 60% of the 23 communities served have narrow roads and parking difficulties, thus improving delivery efficiency [2]. Group 2: Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction - The autonomous delivery vehicles operate twice daily, with a theoretical maximum of transporting 8,000 to 10,000 packages per day, significantly reducing delivery costs by approximately 30% in adverse weather conditions [3]. - Zhongtong Express plans to gradually expand the coverage of autonomous vehicles based on operational data, with plans to add three more vehicles soon and implement a multi-vehicle collaborative delivery system [3]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Future Outlook - The industry is at a turning point for the large-scale application of autonomous delivery vehicles, with expectations of a tenfold growth compared to the previous year by 2025 [4]. - As of July 2025, Shenzhen leads the nation in the application scale of functional autonomous vehicles, with over 800 vehicles on the road and more than 400 dedicated to logistics delivery, aiming to reach a target of 1,000 vehicles within the year [4].
中通快递在深投用无人车 “最后一公里”配送智能升级