The urban distribution industry refers to the transportation, warehousing, sorting, distribution and other logistics activities carried out within or across cities. City distribution industry is an important part of modern logistics, but also an important support for urban economic and social development.According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022The total amount of social logistics in China reached about340Trillion yuan, year-on-year growth3.1%, of which urban distribution accounts for more40%. The urban distribution industry has played an important role in meeting the consumer demand of residents, promoting the smooth flow of the industrial chain supply chain, and supporting the development of e-commerce and new retail.

Development Status of Urban Distribution Industry in 1.

(I) scale continues to expand

In recent years, with the rapid development of China's economy and society and the continuous improvement of residents' consumption level, the demand for urban distribution has been growing steadily.According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,In 2022, China's urban distribution freight volume will reach about150Billion tons, year-on-year growth5.6%, the freight turnover reached about4.5trillion ton-km, year-on-year growth6.2%. Among them, road freight accounted for more90%The proportion of railway freight volume is about.5%, waterway freight traffic accounted for about4%, the proportion of air cargo volume is insufficient.1%。

affected by the outbreak and"The House Economy"Drive, 2022China's express business volume reached 830Billion pieces, up 22.8 percent year-on-year, business income reached 1.2trillion yuan, up 21.7 percent year-on-year. The proportion of express business volume in urban distribution freight volume exceeds5%It has become an important part of urban distribution. At the same time, instant distribution, cold chain logistics, rural logistics and other emerging areas are also developing rapidly, providing more convenient and efficient services to meet diversified consumer needs.

(II) efficiency improved significantly

In recent years, driven by policy support and technological innovation, the efficiency of urban distribution industry has improved significantly.According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022China's total social logistics costs and.GDPThe ratio of falls13.8%, more2015Annual decline2.5percentage point. Among them, the total cost of urban distribution is related toGDPThe ratio of falls5.6%, more2015Annual decline1percentage point.

In terms of cost reduction, the government has introduced a series of policies and measures such as reducing taxes and fees, reducing logistics energy costs, and cleaning up and standardizing fees, which have effectively reduced the operating costs of urban distribution. At the same time, urban distribution enterprises reduce transportation costs and management costs by optimizing transportation structure, increasing loading rate, realizing intensive distribution, and carrying out joint distribution. In terms of improving efficiency, the government has promoted the construction of logistics infrastructure, the reform of customs clearance facilitation, and the standardization of logistics, which has effectively improved the operational efficiency of urban distribution. At the same time, through the application of new technologies such as mobile Internet, big data, cloud computing and Internet of things, urban distribution enterprises have realized logistics informatization, digitization and intelligence, and improved the quality and level of logistics services.

（三）质量不断提升

近年来，在市场竞争和消费升级的驱动下，城市配送行业质量不断提升。According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022China's urban distribution service quality index is82.5, more2015Annual increase4.5percentage point. where the service efficiency index is85.2, more2015Annual increase5.1percentage points; the service safety index is84.3, more2015Annual increase4.8percentage points; the service satisfaction index is78.1, more2015Annual increase3.6percentage point.

In terms of improving service efficiency, urban distribution enterprises have realized the automation and intelligence of logistics operations by accelerating the construction of intelligent warehouses, automatic sorting systems, unmanned distribution vehicles and other technical equipment. At the same time, through the establishment of intelligent scheduling system, real-time tracking system, prediction and analysis system and other information platforms, the visualization and optimization of logistics operation are realized. In terms of ensuring service safety, urban distribution enterprises have effectively prevented and reduced the occurrence of logistics accidents by strengthening the safety management system, improving the safety monitoring and early warning mechanism, and carrying out safety education and training. At the same time, through the use of green packaging materials, clean freight vehicles, energy-saving and environmental protection equipment, actively fulfill social responsibilities and promote the development of green logistics. In terms of improving service satisfaction, urban distribution companies continue to improve their service attitudes and levels by strengthening service standardization, improving service quality supervision mechanisms, and establishing service complaint handling mechanisms. At the same time, through the development of personalized customization services, value-added services, diversified payment methods and other innovative measures, continue to meet the diverse needs and expectations of consumers.

Full release of (IV) innovation vitality

In recent years, under the encouragement of reform and opening up and scientific and technological progress, the innovation vitality of urban distribution industry has been fully released.According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,In 2022, China's urban distribution innovation and development index is79.6, more2015Annual increase6.1percentage point. Among them, the technological innovation index is81.2, more2015Annual increase6.4percentage points; the industry innovation index is80.1, more2015Annual increase6.7percentage points; the institutional innovation index is77.6, more2015Annual increase5.3percentage point.

In terms of technological innovation, urban distribution enterprises actively introduce and apply artificial intelligence, block chain,5GCommunication and other cutting-edge technologies have made breakthroughs in intelligent warehousing, intelligent sorting, and intelligent distribution, improving logistics efficiency and quality. At the same time, through the development of technology research and development, technology transformation, technology promotion and other activities, strengthen the ability and level of technological innovation.

In terms of format innovation, urban distribution companies actively explore and develop new logistics models, service forms, product types, etc., to meet the diversified needs of the market and consumers. For example, the instant distribution business provides consumers with fast and convenient life services through the use of sharing economy, platform economy and other models; the cold chain logistics business provides consumers with safe and high-quality agricultural products through the use of temperature control technology, traceability technology and other means And food; rural logistics business provides consumers with a shopping experience of urban-rural interoperability through the use of e-commerce platforms and community cooperation.

In terms of institutional innovation, urban distribution enterprises actively participate in and promote the formulation and improvement of logistics policies, regulations and standards, creating a good institutional environment for the development of logistics. For example, urban distribution enterprises and government departments have established a communication and coordination mechanism to reflect and solve the difficulties and problems of the logistics industry; urban distribution enterprises and industry associations have established a self-regulatory mechanism to standardize and improve the service quality of the logistics industry; urban distribution enterprises and social organizations have established a win-win cooperation mechanism to promote the social responsibility and public welfare undertakings of the logistics industry.

Development Trend of City Distribution Industry in 2.

(I) needs will be more diversified

In the future, with the continuous development of China's economy and society and the continuous improvement of residents' consumption level, the demand for urban distribution will be more diversified. On the one hand, with the aging of the population, family miniaturization, personalized life and other social changes, urban residents' demand for life service logistics will increase. For example, health care logistics, domestic service logistics, education and training logistics. On the other hand, with the economic changes such as industrial structure adjustment, industrial chain upgrading and supply chain optimization, the demand of urban enterprises for production service logistics will increase. For example, industrial logistics, raw materials logistics, parts logistics, etc.

（二）技术将更加智能化

未来，随着科技创新不断推进和应用不断深入，城市配送技术将更加智能化。一方面，人工智能、区块链、5G通信等前沿技术将在城市配送中得到广泛应用，实现物流信息的实时传输、精准分析、安全共享等功能。另一方面，无人驾驶、机器人、无人机等智能设备将在城市配送中得到广泛应用，实现物流作业的自动化、智能化、灵活化等功能。

（三）模式将更加协同化

未来，随着市场竞争不断加剧和合作不断深化，城市配送模式将更加协同化。一方面，跨行业、跨领域、跨地域的合作将在城市配送中得到广泛开展，实现资源的整合、优化、共享等效果。例如，电商平台与快递企业、物流园区与物流企业、城市与城市之间的合作。另一方面，上下游、内外部、供需双方的协同将在城市配送中得到广泛开展，实现流程的简化、协调、优化等效果。例如，供应商与生产商、生产商与销售商、销售商与消费者之间的协同。

（四）发展将更加绿色化

未来，随着环境保护不断加强和社会责任不断提高，城市配送发展将更加绿色化。一方面，节能减排、循环利用、低碳发展等理念将在城市配送中得到广泛贯彻，实现物流用能的节约、物流废弃物的减少、物流排放物的控制等目标。例如，使用清洁能源车辆、绿色包装材料、智能节能设备等。另一方面，生态文明、绿色发展、和谐共生等理念将在城市配送中得到广泛贯彻，实现物流与城市的融合、物流与社会的和谐、物流与自然的平衡等目标。例如，建设绿色物流园区、绿色物流通道、绿色物流网络等。

三、城市配送行业发展建议

（一）加强政策引导和支持

政府应加强对城市配送行业的政策引导和支持，为其发展提供有力的保障和推动。具体措施包括：一是制定和完善城市配送相关的法律法规、规划标准、政策措施等，为城市配送行业提供清晰的制度框架和规范指引；二是加大对城市配送相关的基础设施建设、技术创新、人才培养等方面的投入和支持，为城市配送行业提供坚实的硬件基础和软件条件；三是加强对城市配送相关的监督管理、评价考核、激励约束等方面的工作和力度，为城市配送行业提供有效的服务保障和质量提升。

（二）促进企业转型升级和创新发展

企业应促进城市配送行业的转型升级和创新发展，为其发展提供内生的动力和活力。具体措施包括：一是加快推进城市配送行业的数字化、智能化改造，利用新技术提高物流效率和质量，降低物流成本和风险；二是积极探索城市配送行业的新模式、新业态、新产品，满足市场和消费者的多元化需求，增强物流服务的附加值和竞争力；三是主动参与城市配送行业的合作共赢、协同共享、互利共生，实现资源的整合优化，提升物流服务的覆盖面和水平。

（三）增强社会参与和责任意识

社会各界应增强对城市配送行业的参与和责任意识，为其发展提供广泛的支持和帮助。具体措施包括：一是加强对城市配送行业的宣传推广和舆论引导，增加公众对城市配送行业的了解和认可，营造良好的社会氛围和公平环境；二是加强对城市配送行业的监督评价和反馈建议，提高公众对城市配送行业的参与和贡献，促进物流服务的改进和完善；三是加强对城市配送行业的支持配合和理解尊重，减少公众对城市配送行业的不合理要求和不良影响，推动物流服务的协调和发展。

尚普咨询认为，城市配送行业是我国现代物流的重要组成部分，也是我国经济社会发展的重要支撑。城市配送行业在规模、效率、质量、创新等方面取得了显著进步，但也面临着成本高、结构不合理、环境压力大、人才缺乏等问题。2023年，城市配送行业将继续保持稳定增长，同时加快转型升级，推动物流提质增效降本，促进绿色智慧发展，提升服务水平和竞争力。为此，政府、企业、社会应共同努力，加强政策引导和支持，促进企业转型升级和创新发展，增强社会参与和责任意识，共同推动城市配送行业的高质量发展。

According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022年我国城市配送货运量达到约150Billion tons, year-on-year growth5.6%, the freight turnover reached about4.5trillion ton-km, year-on-year growth6.2%. Among them, road freight accounted for more90%The proportion of railway freight volume is about.5%, waterway freight traffic accounted for about4%, the proportion of air cargo volume is insufficient.1%。这些数据表明了我国城市配送行业的规模之大、结构之不合理、潜力之巨大。