STORY: Unmanned vehicles applied in China's courier industry
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 3, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:55
LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the driverless vehicles
2. various of daily work of express delivery employees
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIN RENQUN, Vice President of ZTO Express

STORYLINE:

Driverless vehicles and other intelligent devices are being integrated into China's courier industry, improving the efficiency of deliveries while reducing labor costs.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIN RENQUN, Vice President of ZTO Express
"The main application scenario for this unmanned vehicle is short-distance transportation from our express delivery centers to community stores, typically within a range of approximately 10 kilometers. 
It can free drivers from mechanical, monotonous, and inflexible work, so that drivers can engage in more personalized services, such as door-to-door deliveries in the community. 
This vehicle is primarily used for container-style transportation and can deliver about 600 to 700 parcels per trip. The design of this vehicle is quite unique, and it's currently in the testing phase. It is specifically designed to provide door-to-door delivery within residential communities."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China.
(XHTV)