- Cainiao's L4 unmanned vehicle is gaining traction among
customers and is ready for large-scale deployment for public road
deliveries.
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cainiao Group, a global leader
in e-commerce logistics, announced at the 2024 Cainiao Smart Global
Logistics Summit that its latest L4 autonomous vehicles are
officially on public sale and are set to be deployed on a large
scale to facilitate parcel deliveries between delivery stations and
pick up stations on public roads.
Equipped with the AutoDrive platform developed by Alibaba's
team, these vehicles, designed primarily for commercial use at
delivery stations, feature a comprehensive service support system
to ensure safe operation on public roads and have secured road
rights in multiple locations across China.
In Hangzhou's Yuhang District,
a fleet of over 20 Cainiao unmanned vehicles is currently handling
last-mile deliveries. This is the largest fleet of its kind at a
single station, managing both package deliveries to hubs and
collections from customers. These vehicles now account for
more than 30% of the station's deliveries, with each vehicle
handling at least 1,500 packages daily.
Cainiao is a pioneer in unmanned delivery vehicles, having
invested in the filed as early as 2016 and delivering over 40
million packages to date, boosting last-mile delivery efficiency,
cutting operational costs for courier stations.
Li Qiang, CTO of Cainiao Group says, "In the next three to five
years, we expect over 200,000 unmanned vehicles to be deployed in
the logistics industry, which will drive further technological
advancements and cost reductions across the sector. Cainiao is
optimistic about the unmanned vehicle market and aims to promote
the growth and transformation of the logistics industry through
advancements in intelligence, AI applications, autonomous driving,
and automation."
In addition to its unmanned delivery vehicles, Cainiao's
logistics technology division has launched over 400 digital
projects across more than 20 countries, providing a
comprehensive suite of logistics technology solutions that include
IoT, automation, digital supply chains, RFID readers, and smart
hardware. The company aims to roll out 1,000 digital projects
globally and partner with 100 companies over the next three
years.
About Cainiao Group
Founded in 2013, Cainiao is a global leader in e-commerce
logistics with the mission to enable a seamless e-commerce
experience anywhere in the world through deep e-commerce insights
and technological capabilities. In the cross-border e-commerce
logistics division, Cainiao is the world's No.1 service provider by
parcel volume, serving over 100,000 merchants and brands.
Our extensive logistics network spans over 200 countries and
regions, making us one of the world's largest logistics networks in
terms of geographic reach. We are continually expanding our local
express delivery and supply chain services in international
markets.
For more information about Cainiao, please visit
cainiao.com.
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