In an era of booming parcel delivery volumes, logistics companies are racing to improve sorting efficiency. Addressing this challenge, Cainiao Network unveiled a specialized automated sorting machine for the European market at Hannover Messe 2025, the world's most influential industrial technology exhibition.
This year's event spotlighted practical applications of artificial intelligence in industrial settings. Cainiao demonstrated multiple AI-driven logistics solutions, including warehouse management systems, parcel sorting technologies, and digital supply chain platforms, showcasing its innovation in automated logistics.
Compact Design for European Needs
The narrow belt sorting machine emerged as a standout innovation at the exhibition. Developed through Cainiao's proprietary research and bearing EU CE certification, the system has already been deployed by several European delivery companies.
"Our market research revealed three key pain points," explained a Cainiao product executive. "European carriers face labor shortages, constrained workspace, and relatively stable parcel volumes. Our solution addresses all three challenges through compact, adaptable design."
The machine's space-efficient footprint and ability to handle diverse parcel sizes allow for high throughput while reducing both capital expenditure and return-on-investment timelines.
Boosting Efficiency by 30%
Early adopters report the technology can streamline operations by up to 30%, overcoming human resource limitations while injecting new vitality into Europe's logistics sector. The advancement comes as the continent's delivery networks grapple with rising e-commerce demand and workforce constraints.
Cainiao's exhibition also featured intelligent warehouse robots and real-time logistics tracking systems, reinforcing its position as a driver of digital transformation in global supply chains. Company representatives confirmed plans to expand these smart logistics solutions, helping more enterprises navigate the challenges and opportunities of digitalization.
As automation reshapes industrial operations worldwide, Cainiao's Hannover showcase positions the Alibaba-affiliated logistics arm at the forefront of intelligent sorting technology - particularly for markets where space and labor present persistent challenges.