China's Express Mail Volume Surpasses 100 Billion

China's express mail volume has exceeded 100 billion shipments this year as of June 30, achieving the feat nine days earlier than the 2025 target, according to data released by the State Post Bureau on July 4.

The resilience of the postal and express delivery industry reflects the stable growth of China's consumer market and the steady progress of the economy. The effectiveness of policies aimed at boosting consumption has driven consistent growth in the consumer market and optimization of consumer spending patterns, which in turn has fueled the expansion of the express delivery market.

Chinese express companies are accelerating the development of their international delivery networks and strengthening collaboration with cross-border e-commerce. They are providing global logistics solutions for technology companies, including those in AI, intelligent manufacturing, and robotics. The development of multimodal transport hubs, combining air and road transport, is also underway, leveraging existing networks in Southeast Asia.

China has also initiated its first international standard project in express services. A technical report on "Electronic Waybills" has been approved by an ISO technical committee, marking the start of international standardization efforts for express services. Furthermore, AI technology is being implemented to enhance frontline operations, such as locating lost packages, and autonomous delivery vehicles are now operational in over 200 cities daily.

The State Post Bureau has released an implementation plan titled "AI + Post & Express," outlining a roadmap for the widespread adoption of intelligent terminals and agents by 2027, with full application by 2030.