Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-12-01 16:36Core Insights - The express delivery industry in China has achieved a record-breaking annual business volume of over 180 billion packages, surpassing the previous year's total of 1750.8 billion packages, marking a significant milestone in the sector [1] Group 1: Industry Growth and Automation - The express delivery industry is transitioning from a "price war" to a "value war," with leading companies like JD, Jitu, and Zhongtong increasing investments in automation and competing in the fields of drones and unmanned vehicles [1][4] - JD Logistics has announced plans to purchase 3 million robots, 1 million unmanned vehicles, and 100,000 drones over the next five years, aiming to establish the first fully unmanned distribution station by April next year [4] - The use of unmanned vehicles has shown to significantly reduce delivery times and costs, with Zhongtong reporting a 50% reduction in overall transportation costs and a daily savings of 2 hours in delivery time [4] Group 2: Efficiency and Technological Advancements - The 180 billionth package was delivered using nearly fully automated processes, showcasing the efficiency of JD's logistics system, which includes over 200 robots and automated sorting facilities [3] - JD's "Smart Wolf" system has been successfully tested during peak periods and is now being scaled across major cities, with the company's supply chain infrastructure assets reaching 174.3 billion yuan [5] - The industry is witnessing a shift towards high-value services, with companies focusing on technology investments to reduce costs and improve efficiency rather than competing solely on price [5] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Pricing - The average price of express delivery services has stabilized and increased by 0.5% in the third quarter of this year, following regulatory measures to curb excessive competition [5] - The express delivery market has seen a consistent increase in volume, with a monthly average exceeding 16 billion packages and a daily peak of 77.7 million packages [5] - The industry is also focusing on sustainable practices, with over 95% of e-commerce packages avoiding secondary packaging and significant advancements in green logistics initiatives [6]