China's express delivery industry has reached another milestone. As of April 11, the national express delivery business volume exceeded 50 billion units this year, 18 days earlier than last year, showing the resilience and economic vitality of the consumer market. Behind this, an “unmanned revolution” is quietly reshaping the logistics industry. From potholed roads in the countryside to the streets of urban buildings, the commercial era of unmanned delivery vehicles is entering at an accelerated pace. Giants such as Cainiao and SF Express are racing ahead, and innovative companies such as Jiushi Intelligence and Neolithic have also entered the market strongly. However, obstacles such as the right of way, user trust, and scene fragmentation are still real hurdles before the “last mile.” When driverless cars go from being “tried out” to “just needed,” they may completely change the genes of Chinese logistics.

China's express delivery industry has reached another milestone. As of April 11, the national express delivery business volume exceeded 50 billion units this year, 18 days earlier than last year, showing the resilience and economic vitality of the consumer market. Behind this, an “unmanned revolution” is quietly reshaping the logistics industry. From potholed roads in the countryside to the streets of urban buildings, the commercial era of unmanned delivery vehicles is entering at an accelerated pace. Giants such as Cainiao and SF Express are racing ahead, and innovative companies such as Jiushi Intelligence and Neolithic have also entered the market strongly. However, obstacles such as the right of way, user trust, and scene fragmentation are still real hurdles before the “last mile.” When driverless cars go from being “tried out” to “just needed,” they may completely change the genes of Chinese logistics.