The Impulso Podcast

E100: China ecommerce parcel volume surpassed 150 billion this year


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In our 100th episode of Impulso Podcast, we unpack China’s milestone of delivering 150 Billion parcels in just one year - that’s enough parcels to fill up 30 million football fields! 

Tune in as we break down the numbers, explore the logistics behind this scale, and discuss:

  • How goods sold at just ¥9.9 (with free shipping!) can still turn a profit

  • Automation vs. human efficiency in handling millions of parcels daily

  • Our first-hand observations from  visit to one of China’s busiest logistics hubs

  • The story of the 150 billionth parcel

  • Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into the trends shaping the consumer tech ecosystem. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes!


    Chapters:

    00:30:00: China sets new record: 150B parcels sent a year?! 

    00:03:30 Peak daily number of parcels delivered on just a random Tuesday?

    00:06:45 11.11 hauls

    00:08:20 Are Chinese brands profitable after selling goods at such low prices? 

    00:12:15 Logistics facility sends out 4 millions parcels a day 

    00:18:20 What was the 150B parcel? 

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