Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-11-07 09:41Core Insights - JD Group is set to establish its first fully automated delivery station by April next year, which will utilize drones and autonomous delivery vehicles, showcasing the company's commitment to advancing logistics through technology [1] - The founder of JD Group, Liu Qiangdong, predicts that the social logistics cost in China could drop to below 10% of GDP within the next five years, significantly reducing logistics costs compared to developed countries [1][2] - JD Logistics plans to procure 3 million robots, 1 million autonomous vehicles, and 100,000 drones over the next five years to enhance its logistics supply chain [1] Industry Impact - In 2022, China's social logistics cost was 14.1%, and reducing this to 6% could save enterprises trillions in net profits annually, fostering technological advancement and improving employee wages [2] - The anticipated reduction in logistics costs is expected to create a positive economic cycle, benefiting various sectors and contributing to overall economic growth [2] - The advancements in AI and robotics are projected to accelerate the progress in logistics efficiency over the next five years, potentially surpassing the improvements made in the previous decade [2]