China's logistics sector continued steady expansion in June, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said on Wednesday.
The index tracking the country's logistics market was 50.8 percent in June, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, according to data from the federation.
A reading above 50 percent indicates expansion while a reading below reflects contraction.
Breaking down the data, the total business volume index stayed in the expansion range for four consecutive months.
In terms of regions, the total business volume index in the central and western regions exceeded the national level.
In terms of industries, the total business volume index of road transportation, railway transportation, air transportation and postal express delivery all stood in the expansion zone.
Driven by online shopping and seasonal demand for fresh cold-chain products, the total business volume indexes of postal express delivery and air transportation reached 69.3 percent and 52 percent, respectively, showing significant expansion.
"In the first half of this year, logistics demand maintained a steady recovery, particularly in the consumer sector. The timeliness and fulfillment rates of e-commerce logistics services went up step by step, supporting the entire e-commerce industry's growth in logistics demand for fresh agricultural and sideline products," said Liu Yuhang, director of China Logistics Information Center.
Logistics development in June demonstrated distinct seasonal characteristics, according to experts.
Coal transportation demand remained strong to ensure power supply during the peak summer season, and trade-in programs boosted orders for home appliances, computer, communication, and consumer electronics products. The summer travel season further drove robust demand for cultural tourism, e-commerce, and outdoor goods.
Data showed that sectors of railway transportation, road transportation, and e-commerce logistics all maintained a recovery trend.
China's logistics sector performs better in June
