Recently, Wan Tao, General Manager of Hitpound (Shaanxi) Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd., was interviewed by Shaanxi Daily and shared the company’s practical experience and growth insights in the international supply chain field. This interview reflects the government’s attention to Hitpound’s active role in regional logistics development.
Efficient Connection Service for Customers
Hitpound fully utilizes the convenient conditions of Xi’an as a transportation hub in the central and western regions, and continues to optimize its operational network. By integrating logistics resources such as aviation, we have built efficient and reliable supply chain service capabilities, constantly exploring ways to help customers shorten logistics cycles and optimize overall costs.
Integrate into regional ecological synergy
The development of Hitpound and the progress of regional logistics industry complement each other. By continuously optimizing international transportation solutions, Hitpound is committed to improving operational efficiency, controlling operating costs, and striving to provide customers with more valuable services. By closely collaborating with upstream and downstream partners in the industry chain, we can jointly serve broader market demands and achieve steady business growth.
Practical development, promising future
Hitpound’s development model and achievements have become a benchmark for high-quality development of the regional logistics industry. This exclusive interview with Shaanxi Daily is a full recognition by the government and media of Hitpound’s industry status, innovation capability, and contribution to the regional economy.
Responsible for picking up goods from the Japanese factory, shipping them by sea to Qingdao Port, customs clearance, and transporting them to the site of Qingdao Kaiyuan Thermal Power Project. Product Name: H-25 Gas Turbine Quantity: 1 set Host size: 7.27 * 3.79 * 3.75 meters/50 tons Transportation route: Kobe, Japan – Qingdao, China – Customs clearance transportation to the project site
The logistics transportation work for three gas turbine main units includes picking up goods from ABB factory in the UK, handling domestic and international inland transportation, sea transportation, reinforcement and binding, customs clearance (including tax reduction and exemption agency), insurance and other related logistics services, and ultimately delivering the goods to the designated receiving location in Beilun District, Ningbo, Zhejiang.
Goods name: Gas turbine main unit device Shipment quantity: 3 units (37 pieces/137 tons/417 cubic meters in total) Single piece size: 8.3 * 3.3 * 3.8 meters Transportation route: ABB factory in the UK – Felixstowe Port – Shanghai Port – Ningbo Free Trade Zone – Beilun District project site in Ningbo Binding and reinforcement on board:
1、 Digital Transformation: Building a Smart Logistics Platform
With the development of Internet technology and big data, the digital transformation of the logistics industry has become the key to improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Digitization not only means electronic management, but also means integrating various aspects of business processes, information flow, and capital flow into an intelligent ecosystem through the deep application of technology. Logistics companies are establishing intelligent platforms to monitor and manage the entire process of goods transportation in real-time. With the help of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, logistics companies can track the real-time location, transportation status, and other key data of goods. This digital platform not only enhances the transparency of goods transportation, but also optimizes the decision-making process, enabling logistics companies to quickly respond to various challenges in a complex and ever-changing market environment. For example, many logistics companies have introduced cloud based warehouse management systems (WMS) to make warehouse operations more refined and real-time. Through digital platforms, the storage, outbound, and distribution of goods can be optimized, reducing manual intervention, lowering error rates, and improving transportation efficiency and customer service quality.
2、 Automation and Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Intelligent Delivery
In addition to digital platforms, the application of automation technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is also an important driving force for the paradigm shift in the logistics industry. Technologies such as unmanned warehouses, robot delivery, and automated sorting systems are becoming important assets for modern logistics enterprises. Automated Warehouse: Improving Work Efficiency In many logistics companies, automated warehouses have become an important component. By using automated sorting systems and robotic equipment, enterprises can significantly improve the efficiency of warehouse management. These robots are capable of 24-hour uninterrupted cargo handling and sorting, reducing manual operations and saving labor costs. Artificial intelligence analyzes a large amount of operational data to further optimize inventory management and order processing, improving the accuracy and efficiency of logistics and distribution. Unmanned delivery: changing traditional delivery methods With the continuous development of autonomous driving technology, the logistics industry is gradually achieving the goal of unmanned delivery. Unmanned delivery vehicles, such as autonomous trucks and delivery robots, are helping logistics companies reduce their reliance on manual delivery and improve delivery efficiency. These autonomous driving technologies can reduce the risk of traffic accidents and lower labor costs. With the assistance of AI technology, logistics companies can dynamically adjust their delivery routes based on traffic flow, weather conditions, and road conditions, achieving intelligent delivery management. AI prediction and big data analysis: achieving precise scheduling Another important application of artificial intelligence is precise prediction. Logistics companies can use big data analysis technology to comprehensively analyze market demand, transportation conditions, and warehousing conditions, predict future logistics needs, and achieve more efficient resource scheduling. AI can predict the transportation demand of goods based on historical data, help enterprises plan transportation plans in advance, avoid empty driving, and improve vehicle utilization.
3、 Sustainable Development: Application of Green Technologies
3、 Sustainable Development: Application of Green Technologies With the increasing awareness of environmental protection, green logistics has become an important direction for enterprise development. Technology can not only improve logistics efficiency, but also help companies contribute to environmental protection. New energy fleet: reducing carbon emissions Logistics companies are accelerating the use of electric logistics vehicles to reduce the environmental pollution caused by traditional fuel vehicles. Electric logistics vehicles not only reduce carbon emissions, but also decrease energy consumption and improve transportation efficiency. Through intelligent scheduling systems, new energy vehicles can achieve energy efficiency and promote the development of green logistics during transportation. Intelligent path optimization: reducing energy consumption Based on big data and AI technology, logistics companies can dynamically optimize transportation routes with the support of real-time traffic information. By reducing unnecessary traffic congestion and empty driving, lowering fuel consumption, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, energy conservation and emission reduction can be achieved.
4、 Omnichannel integration: enhancing customer experience The application of technology also helps logistics companies further enhance customer experience. With the rapid development of the e-commerce industry, customers’ demands for logistics services are becoming increasingly diversified, from instant delivery to precise tracking. Consumers hope to be able to understand their order status at any time, and even hope to receive goods in the shortest possible time. Through omnichannel integration, logistics companies can break down information barriers and achieve seamless integration of online and offline business. Whether it’s B2B or B2C, logistics companies can provide customers with faster, more transparent, and customized logistics solutions. Meanwhile, with the help of big data analysis, enterprises can accurately grasp customer needs, provide personalized delivery services, and further enhance customer satisfaction. Conclusion: Technology driven, the future of the logistics industry With the continuous advancement of technology, the logistics industry is undergoing an unprecedented paradigm shift. The application of digitalization, automation, artificial intelligence, and green technology has not only changed the traditional business operation mode of logistics companies, but also injected unlimited vitality into the future development of the industry. If logistics companies can follow this trend and fully utilize technology to promote innovation, they can not only occupy a leading position in market competition, but also bring more efficient, green, and intelligent logistics services to society. In the future, technology will continue to lead the transformation of the logistics industry, driving the entire industry towards a more intelligent, sustainable, and efficient direction.
Logistics companies committed to sustainable growth: promoting green innovation and long-term development Against the backdrop of increasing global economic integration and environmental awareness, the logistics industry is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. As one of the important pillars of the global economy, the logistics industry not only needs to meet the growing transportation demand, but also must cope with the increasingly severe environmental protection pressure and sustainable development requirements. In order to stand out in this increasingly competitive market, logistics companies must not only focus on short-term profits, but also on sustainable growth, implementing green innovation and social responsibility.
Sustainable Growth: Definition and Goals The so-called ‘sustainable growth’ refers to a business development model that focuses on social responsibility and environmental impact while ensuring economic benefits. This growth not only means that the company’s market share is gradually expanding, but also emphasizes continuous investment in ecological environment protection, resource conservation, and social responsibility. For logistics companies, achieving energy use, emission control, and maximizing resource utilization while maintaining service quality and efficiency has become a key goal for the company’s development. Green Logistics: Promoting Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation The traditional logistics industry relies heavily on energy consumption and high emission transportation methods, which not only burdens the environment but also affects the long-term development of the industry. In order to achieve sustainable growth, logistics companies must innovate in green logistics. Construction of new energy vehicle fleet Many logistics companies have started gradually replacing traditional diesel trucks with electric or hydrogen powered trucks. By adopting new energy vehicles, not only can carbon emissions be reduced, but fuel consumption and transportation costs can also be lowered, injecting green energy into the company’s long-term development. Intelligent scheduling and path optimization By utilizing big data analysis and artificial intelligence technology, logistics companies can more accurately predict transportation demand and optimize delivery routes. The intelligent scheduling system can dynamically adjust based on real-time traffic conditions, weather forecasts, and cargo demand, reducing unnecessary empty driving mileage, fuel consumption, and emissions, thereby achieving a more efficient and environmentally friendly transportation mode.
Green optimization of warehouse management Logistics companies can also reduce energy waste by optimizing warehouse management. For example, adopting green technologies such as LED lighting, solar panels, and energy-efficient air conditioning can reduce energy consumption. In addition, digital warehouse management can improve inventory turnover, reduce expiration losses and waste. Corporate Social Responsibility: Focus on Sustainable Supply Chain In addition to green logistics, logistics companies also need to integrate sustainable development into the entire supply chain and promote partners to share social responsibility. green supply chain management Logistics companies can promote the green transformation of the entire supply chain by collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers. By sharing environmental resources and technical support, we encourage suppliers to adopt sustainable production methods and reduce unnecessary packaging materials and energy waste. Waste Recycling and Resource Reuse Logistics companies should also establish a sound waste recycling mechanism to reduce resource waste. By recycling and reusing items such as cardboard boxes and plastic packaging, we aim to reduce environmental pollution and integrate the concept of circular economy into our company’s operations. Long term strategy: Balancing profitability and environmental responsibility In the pursuit of sustainable growth, logistics companies must not only focus on environmental protection, but also find a balance between corporate profitability and social responsibility. Only by achieving sustainable development in the short term can a solid foundation be laid for future long-term growth. Innovation driven and technology investment Technological innovation is the core driving force behind the sustainable development of logistics companies. By investing in emerging technologies such as automation, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent warehousing systems, logistics companies can improve efficiency, reduce labor costs and energy consumption, and provide support for achieving long-term goals. Cultivate a sustainable corporate culture The company needs to embed the concept of sustainable development into its corporate culture, motivate employees and partners to work together, and promote the practice of green innovation and social responsibility. Through internal training and promotion, create a corporate atmosphere that focuses on environmental protection and green innovation, so that every employee can contribute to sustainable development. Conclusion: Green logistics leads the future With the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, consumers, governments, and society have put forward higher requirements for sustainable development of enterprises. As an indispensable part of the industry chain, logistics companies must actively transform, promote green innovation, and achieve a harmonious win-win situation among the economy, society, and environment. Only by continuously pursuing sustainable growth can logistics companies occupy a place in future market competition and contribute to the green transformation of the global economy.
