CCTV News: According to the State Post Bureau, it is estimated that China's express delivery development index in December 2024 was 469.8, an increase of 17.2% year-on-year. Among them, the development scale index, service quality index and development capacity index were 636.2, 649.4 and 256.6 respectively, an increase of 28.4%, 15.6% and 1.2% year-on-year respectively, and the development trend index was 71.1. In December, the express delivery industry continued to develop positively, with rapid market size growing, service quality and efficiency improved, and the international market expanded strongly, achieving the 2024 development goals beyond expectations.

In December, the scale index of express delivery development was 636.2, an increase of 28.4% year-on-year. Judging from the sub-indicators, it is expected that the express delivery business volume will increase by 21.6% year-on-year in December, and the business revenue will increase by 18.1% year-on-year. In December, the industry was full of vitality, online promotion support was strong, and multi-scenario delivery accelerated expansion. Express delivery companies actively improve the service level of events to ensure the successful holding of marathons and the "Hainan National Games" in Shanghai, Huangpu, Jiaxing and other places; steadily enhance the full-process cold chain service capabilities, help fresh delivery of flowers, cherries, Chagan Lake fish and other products; carry out one-stop snow delivery services to promote the prosperity and development of the ice and snow economy. The express delivery business volume exceeded 17 billion pieces for two consecutive months, and the monthly business volume reached a new high.

In December, the express service quality index was 649.4, an increase of 15.6% year-on-year. Judging from the point indicators, the public satisfaction of express delivery services is expected to be 84.4 points, an increase of 1.1 points year-on-year. The 72-hour free investment rate in key areas is expected to be 84.9%, an increase of 4.3 percentage points year-on-year. On the one hand, continue to expand the field of collaborative cooperation. Express delivery companies deepen cooperation with supply and marketing cooperatives, promote resource sharing in the development of cold chain warehousing and logistics, the construction of urban and rural delivery logistics systems, and the creation of regional agricultural products brands, and jointly build a new industry ecology. Explore new models for the integrated development of express delivery and public transportation, optimize and solve urban terminal distribution problems through network sharing, site sharing, and common transportation, and improve citizens' living convenience and the overall efficiency of urban public services. Deeply explore the delivery needs in the fields of sports, energy, etc., explore diversified cooperation methods, and empower relevant industries to develop efficiently with high-quality and refined services. On the other hand, steadily enhance the ability of science and technology. Express delivery companies continue to increase investment in scientific and technological research and development, enrich new technology application scenarios such as drones and unmanned vehicles, and promote the industry's digital transformation and intelligent upgrading. Establish the "Innovation Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Operation of Air-ground Integrated Logistics Equipment" to explore the scenario application of integrated intelligent distribution of air-ground. Through the joint transportation of "Urbank + UAV", navel oranges can be guaranteed to complete the leap from the branches of the Three Gorges Reservoir to the dining table of urban consumers within 24 hours. A blood distribution low-altitude flight dedicated line is opened in Wuhan to create a safe and efficient lifeline for patients. Unmanned vehicles are continuously put into use in stations in Gansu, Inner Mongolia and other places, effectively improving the frequency and service timeliness of terminal recruitment through the "combination of human-vehicles" method, and helping end sites reduce costs and increase efficiency.

In December, the express delivery development capacity index was 256.6, an increase of 1.2% year-on-year. First, the professional facilities are more complete. The completion acceptance of the Western Air Cargo Hub has been initially achieved, and the operation of Ningxia Smart Supply Chain Industrial Park has greatly enhanced the storage and transfer capabilities of the western region, providing strong support for the rapid distribution of goods in the western region. Second, transportation capacity continues to increase. In terms of air transportation, the industry's own airlines have added one new all-cargo aircraft, and have opened "Chengdu = Dhaka (Bangladesh)" and "Urumqi = Baku (Azerbaijan)" all-cargo aircraft routes, the air cargo support capacity has been enhanced, and the radiation range of the international aviation network has been further expanded. In terms of rail transportation, the trial operation of express transportation will be promoted on the Daxing Airport subway line, effectively utilize the surplus transportation capacity during non-peak hours, promote the optimization of the cargo transportation structure, and promote the green and intensive development of urban freight. Third, cross-border services are constantly upgrading. Express delivery companies have launched the "Commitment fulfillment butler" service to help cross-border merchants improve user experience with intelligent services and strongly support promotional activities such as "Black Friday" and "Christmas". Enable Japan's automated warehousing center to improve service timeliness to Japan.

In December, the development trend index was 71.1. In December, the express delivery industry continued to enrich the product service system, expand the field of industrial coordination, promote the vigorous development of the online economy, and play an active role in protecting people's livelihood, expanding domestic demand, and promoting growth. In 2025, the industry is expected to continue to maintain a positive development trend under the promotion of more active macro policies.