China’s courier industry has set new benchmarks during the annual ‘Double 11’ shopping festival, with daily parcel handling reaching an unprecedented 777 million, as reported by the State Post Bureau of China. From October 21 to November 11, postal and courier companies across the nation managed an astonishing 13.94 billion parcels, averaging 634 million per day—a 117.8 percent increase over the usual daily volume. This remarkable achievement highlights the sector’s enhanced capability to handle the massive surge in demand during major shopping events. The bureau credited this growth to vigorous online consumption, fueled by extensive promotional efforts from e-commerce platforms. The sustained expansion of the express delivery market underscores its crucial role in supporting consumption upgrades and bolstering the real economy. These record figures not only reflect the resilience of China’s consumer market but also the efficiency of its logistics network, which continues to ensure the smooth circulation of goods and drive economic growth.
China’s courier sector posts record-breaking growth during ‘Double 11’ shopping festival
