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.

Continuous improvement of (III) quality

In recent years, driven by market competition and consumption upgrading, the quality of urban distribution industry has been continuously improved.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.

(II) technology will be more intelligent

In the future, with the continuous advancement of scientific and technological innovation and the deepening of application, urban distribution technology will be more intelligent. On the one hand, artificial intelligence, blockchain,5GCommunication and other cutting-edge technologies will be widely used in urban distribution to achieve real-time transmission of logistics information, accurate analysis, security sharing and other functions. On the other hand, intelligent equipment such as unmanned driving, robots, and drones will be widely used in urban distribution to realize the automation, intelligence, and flexibility of logistics operations.

(III) model will be more collaborative

In the future, as market competition continues to intensify and cooperation continues to deepen, urban distribution models will be more collaborative. On the one hand, cross-industry, cross-field, and cross-regional cooperation will be widely carried out in urban distribution to achieve the integration, optimization, and sharing of resources. For example, cooperation between e-commerce platforms and express delivery companies, logistics parks and logistics companies, and cities. On the other hand, the coordination between upstream and downstream, internal and external, and supply and demand sides will be widely carried out in urban distribution to achieve the effect of simplification, coordination and optimization of the process. For example, synergies between suppliers and producers, producers and sellers, and sellers and consumers.

(IV) development will be more green

In the future, with the continuous strengthening of environmental protection and social responsibility, the development of urban distribution will be more green. On the one hand, the concepts of energy conservation and emission reduction, recycling, and low-carbon development will be widely implemented in urban distribution to achieve the goals of saving logistics energy, reducing logistics waste, and controlling logistics emissions. For example, the use of clean energy vehicles, green packaging materials, smart energy-saving devices, etc. On the other hand, the concepts of ecological civilization, green development, and harmonious symbiosis will be widely implemented in urban distribution to achieve the goals of integration of logistics and cities, harmony between logistics and society, and balance between logistics and nature. For example, the construction of green logistics park, green logistics channel, green logistics network, etc.

Proposals for the Development of Urban Distribution Industry in 3.

(I) strengthen policy guidance and support

The government should strengthen the policy guidance and support for the urban distribution industry to provide a strong guarantee and promotion for its development. Specific measures include: first, to formulate and improve laws and regulations, planning standards, policies and measures related to urban distribution, so as to provide a clear institutional framework and normative guidance for the urban distribution industry; second, to increase investment and support in infrastructure construction, technological innovation and personnel training related to urban distribution, so as to provide a solid hardware foundation and software conditions for the urban distribution industry; the third is to strengthen the work and intensity of supervision and management, evaluation, incentive and restraint related to urban distribution, so as to provide effective service guarantee and quality improvement for the urban distribution industry.

(II) Promote Enterprise Transformation and Upgrading and Innovative Development

Enterprises should promote the transformation, upgrading and innovative development of the urban distribution industry, and provide endogenous power and vitality for its development. Specific measures include: First, accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation of the urban distribution industry, use new technologies to improve logistics efficiency and quality, and reduce logistics costs and risks; second, actively explore new models, new formats, and new products in the urban distribution industry. Meet the diversified needs of the market and consumers, and enhance the added value and competitiveness of logistics services; third, actively participate in the win-win cooperation, collaborative sharing, and mutually beneficial symbiosis of the urban distribution industry, realize the integration and optimization of resources and improve the coverage and level of logistics services.

(III) enhance social participation and sense of responsibility

All sectors of society should enhance their sense of participation and responsibility in the urban distribution industry and provide extensive support and help for its development. Specific measures include: First, strengthen the publicity and promotion of the urban distribution industry and public opinion guidance, increase the public's understanding and recognition of the urban distribution industry, and create a good social atmosphere and fair environment; second, strengthen the supervision, evaluation and feedback of the urban distribution industry Suggestions to increase public participation and contribution to the urban distribution industry, and promote the improvement and perfection of logistics services; the third is to strengthen the support, cooperation, understanding and respect for the urban distribution industry, reduce the unreasonable requirements and adverse effects of the public on the urban distribution industry, and promote the coordination and development of logistics services.

Shangpu Consulting believes that the urban distribution industry is an important part of my country's modern logistics and an important support for my country's economic and social development. The urban distribution industry has made significant progress in scale, efficiency, quality, and innovation, but it also faces problems such as high cost, unreasonable structure, high environmental pressure, and lack of talents.2023In 2010, the urban distribution industry will continue to maintain steady growth, while accelerating transformation and upgrading, promoting logistics quality, efficiency and cost reduction, promoting green and intelligent development, and improving service levels and competitiveness. To this end, the government, enterprises, and society should work together to strengthen policy guidance and support, promote the transformation, upgrading and innovative development of enterprises, enhance social participation and sense of responsibility, and jointly promote the high-quality development of the urban distribution industry.

According to data from the Champ Consulting Group,2022China's urban distribution freight volume reached 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%. These data show that the scale of China's urban distribution industry, the unreasonable structure, the huge potential.