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AI takes on bigger role in China's express delivery during Singles' Day peak

· Source: en.ce.cn

In short

During the 2026 Singles' Day shopping peak, Chinese express delivery firms pushed artificial intelligence deeper into frontline operations, from sorting centers to last-mile delivery. STO Express, JD Logistics, SF Express and YTO Express deployed intelligent agents, robotic arms, drones and digital employees to absorb peak pressure, with JD Logistics reporting AI route adoption above 90.2 percent. Industry data shows AI adoption in Chinese logistics and supply chains has surpassed 37 percent, supported by the national 'AI Plus' policy.

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Tags: logistics, last-mile, automation, warehousing, robotics, forecasting

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