Over 140 new low-altitude logistics routes were launched across China in 2024, according to data released by the Aviation Logistics Branch of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Thursday.
Currently, urban low-altitude logistics routes are primarily focused on last-mile delivery, as intra-city routes account for 90 percent of newly established routes, and inter-provincial and intercity routes make up only 10 percent.
Large cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu have launched more than 20 dedicated routes for express delivery and food delivery, facilitating last-mile distribution of retail goods, restaurant orders and medical supplies. This expansion enhances convenience for consumers and improves the efficiency of instant delivery services.
Speaking at the 2025 Logistics Technology Conference held in Huzhou City of east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday, a leading official from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said that low-altitude logistics, as a key scenario of the low-altitude economy, is reshaping the logistics landscape through the application of advanced technologies such as drone flights.
In the future, the promotion of low-altitude logistics models will be a significant driver to reduce overall logistics costs and promote high-quality development in the industry, the official noted.
According to the official, low-altitude logistics is one of the most widely adopted commercial scenarios in the low-altitude economy, offering vast market potential.
It is estimated that China's drone logistics market is expected to exceed one trillion yuan (137.3 billion U.S. dollars) by 2035, with an annual growth rate of 20 percent in application within the logistics industry.
China launches over 140 new low-altitude logistics routes in 2024: data
China launches over 140 new low-altitude logistics routes in 2024: data
China launches over 140 new low-altitude logistics routes in 2024: data
