This article explores the selection of packaging materials for express delivery to achieve both environmental protection and functionality. By analyzing materials such as paper, plastic, foam, carbon fiber, and PVC, it proposes the use of carbon fiber as a shell material and PVC as a shock-absorbing material, aiming to reduce resource waste and environmental pollution.
This article explores the increasing demand for air cargo within the express industry against the backdrop of rapid e-commerce growth. As the express business flourishes, air cargo has become a vital method for enhancing logistics efficiency. It is anticipated that in the next 20 years, air freight volume will maintain an annual growth rate of 4.7%. The shortage of pilots is an urgent issue that needs addressing, leading to an intensified competition for talent in the industry.
The express delivery industry leverages big data and information technology to enhance efficiency. The use of electronic waybills and smart routing significantly shortens the order-splitting time and optimizes management processes.
India Post has partnered with DHL to launch the 'World Network Express' service, connecting 220 countries and enhancing the efficiency of international parcel and document delivery. This service allows customers to send urgent items within 4 days and offers real-time tracking features, catering to the demands of the global market for efficient logistics.
The entry of STO Express has triggered a price war in the express industry, putting existing players in a dilemma. Although express companies are responding to competition through capital investment and cost leadership strategies, the rapid market growth and the impact of new entrants make it difficult for traditional business models to endure. In the future, service differentiation will be a key direction for the express industry to return to reasonable profits.
The article discusses the competition and strategic positioning of SF Airlines and China Post Airlines in the air cargo market. SF is building a strong international logistics network through a partnership with Etihad Airways, while China Post is investing in an air hub in Zhengzhou to expand its market influence.
The establishment of ZTO Airlines in Changsha marks an upgrade in the express industry towards a comprehensive logistics system, filling the gap in Hunan's air cargo market. Despite facing intense industry competition and high barriers to entry, ZTO Airlines demonstrates growth potential through international market expansion and an integrated operational model. In the future, it is expected to enhance overall service capabilities, triggering a new wave of transformation in the express delivery market.
With the rapid growth of e-commerce, the express industry faces numerous challenges, particularly regarding service quality issues stemming from the franchise model. Consumers frequently experience delays, misdeliveries, and lost packages, with many express deliveries being returned due to the closure of regional outlets. While the franchise system has promoted industry development, it has also led to service disruptions as franchisees prioritize their own interests. Moving forward, the express industry needs to transition towards a self-operated model to enhance service quality and overall efficiency.
The express delivery industry is under dual pressure from rising rents and soaring labor costs, prompting deep reflection on the ongoing price war. While some delivery points hope for an end to the price war, homogenized competition and e-commerce clients' sensitivity to prices keep pricing strategies as a primary approach. In the future, enhancing services and technological innovation may become the new normal for survival in the industry.
On July 25, stocks in the express delivery industry surged, with Shentong Express hitting the upper limit. Yunda and SF Holding also performed well. This trend reflects the market's confidence in the recovery of the express delivery sector, making it a focal point for investors.
