"我买的甘肃羊肉，不是应该从兰州直接空运过来吗？怎么飞到南京去了？" 最近，四川成都的梁先生有些困惑——甘肃羊肉发成都，为何要在南京"打一头"（四川方言，意为"短 暂停留、去一下就走"）。今年"双11"，他在某电商平台购买了两公斤羊肉，当他查询物流信息时发 现，这份从兰州发出的快件，行进轨迹诡异得像个"恶作剧"——它没有南下直奔600多公里外的成都， 而是先调头向东，跨越超过1500公里，降落在了南京禄口国际机场；随后再次起飞折返向西，又飞越 1400多公里到达成都，行进轨迹可谓"南辕东辙"。 "快递是迷路了吗？"在"点对点"直达触手可及的今天，这些高时效性快递为会选择"绕弯路"？是系统失 误，还是资源错配？ 诡异的航程：直飞600多公里，却要绕行超2900公里 梁先生下单时间是11月10日，考虑到保鲜效果，他选择了价格更高的航空物流。 "EMS中国邮政快递"微信服务号的"邮政轨迹"信息显示，11月10日当天19时29分接收到快件，半小时 后，在兰州市兰工坪揽投部完成分拣并发往甘肃省寄递事业部航空包件车间；快件23时56分搭乘邮航专 机从兰州中川机场飞往南京禄口国际机场并于11日凌晨1时54分抵达。飞机11日 ...

每经记者｜赵雯琪 实习记者 郑欣蔚 每经编辑｜余婷婷 "我买的甘肃羊肉，不是应该从兰州直接空运过来吗？怎么飞到南京去了？" 最近，四川成都的梁先生有些困惑——甘肃羊肉发成都，为何要在南京"打一头"（四川方言，意为"短 暂停留、去一下就走"）。今年"双11"，他在某电商平台购买了两公斤羊肉，当他查询物流信息时发 现，这份从兰州发出的快件，行进轨迹诡异得像个"恶作剧"——它没有南下直奔600多公里外的成都， 而是先调头向东，跨越超过1500公里，降落在了南京禄口国际机场；随后再次起飞折返向西，又飞越 1400多公里到达成都，行进轨迹可谓"南辕东辙"。 "快递是迷路了吗？"在"点对点"直达触手可及的今天，这些高时效性快递为会选择"绕弯路"？是系统失 误，还是资源错配？ 诡异的航程：直飞600多公里，却要绕行超2900公里 梁先生下单时间是11月10日，考虑到保鲜效果，他选择了价格更高的航空物流。 "EMS中国邮政快递"微信服务号的"邮政轨迹"信息显示，11月10日当天19时29分接收到快件，半小时 后，在兰州市兰工坪揽投部完成分拣并发往甘肃省寄递事业部航空包件车间；快件23时56分搭乘邮航专 机从兰州中川机场飞往南 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the perplexing logistics route taken by a package of lamb from Lanzhou to Chengdu, which first diverted to Nanjing, highlighting inefficiencies in modern logistics despite advanced technology [1][3]. Group 1: Logistics Operations - The package's journey involved a total distance of approximately 2800 kilometers instead of the direct 660 kilometers, raising questions about the efficiency of logistics operations [1][3]. - The response from EMS indicated that this routing is standard practice, as Nanjing serves as a central hub for their national air network [4][5]. - Many logistics companies, including SF Express, also utilize similar routing strategies, consolidating packages at central hubs before final delivery [5][6]. Group 2: Economic Rationale - The "hub-and-spoke" model is employed to achieve economies of scale and reduce costs, which may appear inefficient to consumers but is a calculated decision from a logistics perspective [7][8]. - The cost of shipping multiple packages together significantly reduces the average cost per item, demonstrating the financial logic behind the routing choices [9][10]. Group 3: Hub Selection and Strategy - Major logistics companies have strategically chosen locations for their hubs based on factors like cargo flow, land costs, and transportation infrastructure, with a focus on new first-tier cities and key economic regions [11][12]. - The government's logistics hub planning aligns with the choices made by companies, creating a supportive environment for efficient logistics operations [13][14]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The integration of national logistics networks with corporate logistics systems is expected to enhance efficiency, allowing for smarter routing decisions that balance cost, speed, and reliability [14].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the perplexing logistics routes taken by express deliveries in China, highlighting a case where a package from Lanzhou to Chengdu was routed through Nanjing, raising questions about efficiency and resource allocation in modern logistics systems [1][3][5]. Group 1: Logistics Operations - The delivery route taken by the package involved a detour of over 2800 kilometers instead of a direct flight of 660 kilometers, which confuses consumers expecting direct shipping [1][3]. - The response from EMS indicated that the routing through Nanjing is standard procedure, as it serves as a central hub for their national air network [5][6]. - This routing strategy is not unique to China Post; other companies like SF Express also utilize centralized hubs for efficiency, particularly for long-distance deliveries [6][7]. Group 2: Economic Rationale - The "detour" in logistics is explained by the "hub-and-spoke" model, which allows for cost reduction and efficiency through centralized sorting and distribution [7][8]. - The cost of shipping is significantly lower when packages are consolidated; for instance, shipping 100 packages from Lanzhou to Chengdu costs approximately 3200 yuan, averaging 32 yuan per package, compared to 744 yuan for a single package [9]. - The logistics industry operates on a model where timely delivery is prioritized, and as long as packages arrive within the promised timeframe, the routing decisions are deemed optimal from a cost-efficiency perspective [8][9]. Group 3: Hub Selection and Strategy - Major logistics companies have strategically chosen locations for their hubs based on factors like traffic conditions, land costs, and regional economic potential, with a focus on new first-tier cities and key nodes [12][13]. - The establishment of logistics hubs aligns with national planning, as seen in the selection of cities like Nanjing and Changsha, which are part of the national logistics hub framework [15][16]. - The future of logistics aims to create a more interconnected network that minimizes unnecessary detours while optimizing for cost and efficiency, leveraging data-driven decision-making [16][17].