This year's growth marks a notable improvement, with the rate accelerating by 2 per centage points over the previous year.
The growth was not uniform across all categories. Logistics linked to industrial products saw a 6 per cent rise, while logistics for consumer goods surged by 11.6 per cent. Imported goods also saw an increase, with logistics growing by 5.5 per cent, according to Chinese media reports.
The total revenue generated by the logistics sector in the first quarter reached 3.1 trillion yuan, representing a 4.5 per cent increase year-on-year.
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