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Core Insights - The express delivery business volume is projected to grow from approximately 83 billion packages in 2020 to 175 billion packages by 2024, with an average annual growth rate of about 20% [1][2] - The average daily collection of express packages exceeds 500 million, equating to nearly 6,000 packages entering the delivery channel every second [2] Industry Growth - The express delivery volume in Tibet has seen significant growth, with the annual order volume for SF Express in Tibet increasing from about 4 million orders five years ago to 14 million orders last year [2][3] - The online retail sales in Tibet reached 18.07 billion yuan in the first half of this year, marking a year-on-year growth of 38.6%, with physical goods accounting for 86.1% of online retail sales, also showing a growth of 39.3% [2] Logistics Improvement - SF Express has introduced a "land + air" combination model to improve efficiency and reduce costs for deliveries to Tibet, addressing previous challenges of long land transport times and high air freight prices [3] - The logistics service level in Tibet has improved, with packages from other provinces typically arriving within 4 to 7 days, a significant improvement compared to previous years [3] Cost Reduction - There has been a noticeable decrease in shipping costs, with many items now being shipped for free or at a significantly lower cost compared to previous years, where shipping fees could reach exorbitant amounts [3] - The local government is supporting the establishment of a delivery package subsidy mechanism to enhance the logistics system in rural areas, making "free shipping in Tibet" increasingly feasible [3]