China's top-tier logistics companies have exceed 10,000 in number, according to a report released Thursday by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing (CFLP).
These companies, which lead the industry in business performance, infrastructure, information technology, and management services, play an important role in supporting the economy and serving the public.
The report indicates that 10,797 logistics companies in China have so far qualified for top-tier status. These firms cover high value-added sectors such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and automotive parts. Among them, 520 have reached the highest 5A level, representing the best of China's domestic logistics development.
"This achievement marks a new level of standardization, regulation, and professionalism in China's logistics industry. From quantitative growth to qualitative leap, logistics assessment is steering the sector toward a new phase of high-quality development," said CFLP's vice president Yang Guodong at the report release event on Thursday.
Logistics assessment is a comprehensive evaluation system based on national standards and industry norms, covering service capability, management quality, and technological facilities of logistics companies.
Over the past 20 years, the CFLP has established a three-dimensional assessment system that includes standard setting, process control, and quality supervision.
China's top-tier logistics firms surpass 10,000 mark
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
