Core Insights - The express delivery industry is experiencing a technological upgrade, particularly in the fruit delivery sector, with the lychee season being a significant peak period after major shopping events like Double Eleven and 618 [1][10] Group 1: Lychee Delivery Trends - The lychee season in Guangdong's Maoming is marked by a substantial increase in delivery volume, with one express outlet reporting a record high of 900 tons this year, compared to 200 tons last year [4] - The demand for lychee delivery has surged, with a nearly 30% share of fruit orders during peak days at the express outlet [4] - The logistics of lychee delivery are complex due to the fruit's high freshness requirements, necessitating rapid delivery and specialized packaging [4][10] Group 2: E-commerce and Order Sources - Orders for lychees are diversified across multiple e-commerce platforms, with significant contributions from Pinduoduo and Douyin [5] - Search volume for lychees on Meituan has increased by 179% compared to the same period last year, with certain varieties seeing over 200% growth [8] - JD.com reported a more than fivefold increase in sales of Guangdong lychees this year [9] Group 3: Technological Advancements in Delivery - The express delivery sector is increasingly utilizing technology for route planning and monitoring, enhancing efficiency in the lychee delivery process [5][10] - Automation in sorting processes has been introduced, allowing for a significant increase in sorting capacity from 150 to 8000 packages per hour [11] - The express industry has implemented cost-saving measures for farmers, including providing packaging materials and optimizing delivery routes, which has reduced delivery costs to 50% of the market average [11]