China's courier sector just dropped a jaw-dropping milestone: over 100 billion parcels delivered this year, and they hit this mark 71 days earlier than in 2023! 🚀📦 Talk about speedy growth!
According to the State Post Bureau (SPB), that's like every person in China receiving over 71 packages, or a mind-boggling 5,144 packages zooming out every second. 🤯
The delivery boom isn't just about getting your online shopping faster—it's a pulse check on China's buzzing economy. 📈 The sector smashed records left and right:
- 📦 Highest single-day deliveries surged past 580 million parcels.
- 📦 Average monthly deliveries soared over 13 billion parcels.
- 💰 Monthly revenues topped 100 billion yuan (about $14 billion).
China's logistics game is strong! With a network that reaches even the most remote corners, over 95% of villages are connected. 🏘️ This summer, people were getting fresh fruits from far-off regions delivered next-day. 🍉🚚
And let's not forget the tech magic. In some cities, drones are dropping off packages in about 10 minutes! 🚁✨ Self-driving delivery vehicles are also hitting the streets, cutting down wait times even more.
Looking ahead, the SPB plans to level up urban logistics hubs, beef up rural delivery services, expand international shipping, and sync up with advanced manufacturing. 🌐🏭
Fun fact: China has been the world leader in express delivery volume for 10 years straight! 🥇
Keep an eye out—your next package might just arrive before you even finish this article! 😉📬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
