Core Insights - The rise of live-streaming sales and cold chain logistics has made hairy crabs a seasonal delicacy available nationwide, with significant competition among logistics companies to capture this high-value market [1][3] - The logistics of hairy crab delivery require high efficiency and service standards, with companies like Zhongtong, JD Logistics, and SF Express enhancing their capabilities to meet consumer demand [1][3] Group 1: Logistics Developments - Zhongtong has set up multiple collection points and mobile cold chain vehicles in key production areas, ensuring temperature control from catch to sorting [1] - Zhongtong has introduced new air routes and an intelligent cold chain system, achieving "next-day delivery" in 200 cities nationwide, with same-day delivery in major cities of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai [3] - JD Logistics has invested in autonomous vehicles, drones, and AI technologies to improve delivery experiences, increasing collection points by over 100% and extending collection cut-off times [3] - SF Express has launched a dedicated intelligent express transfer center for hairy crabs, linking over 100 front-end collection points for all-weather delivery assurance [3] Group 2: Market Trends - The peak harvesting season for hairy crabs in Jiangsu began on September 22, with major production areas like Suqian and Yangcheng Lake starting their catch shortly after [3] - The quality and yield of Jiangsu hairy crabs have improved this year, with data showing 7,970 existing companies related to hairy crabs in China, predominantly established 5-10 years ago [4] - Suzhou accounts for over 50% of the total number of companies related to hairy crabs, with a significant portion of these companies having registered capital of less than 1 million yuan [4] - In 2024, 489 new companies related to hairy crabs have been registered, with 289 registered so far this year [4]