The market of express business grows strong along with the development of the electric commerce industry. In recent years, internet technology companies such as Cainiao have entered the express delivery market, and automated sorting equipment companies have therefore welcomed new opportunities and challenges.

I. Market Background In recent years, the rapid development of e-commerce industry has led to the prosperity of express delivery market. According to statistics, the volume of express delivery business nationwide reached 63 billion in 2019, a year-on-year increase of 25 %. It is expected that by 2022, the express delivery business volume will exceed 100 billion. Against this backdrop, internet technology companies such as Cainiao have begun to enter the express delivery market, introducing a series of innovative technologies and services, which have caused a significant impact on traditional express delivery companies.

II. Opportunities for automated sorting equipment companies Market demand growth: The entry of Internet technology companies such as Cainiao has led to a significant increase in demand in the express delivery market, driving market demand for automated sorting equipment companies.

Technology upgrading: The new technologies and services introduced by companies such as Cainiao in the express delivery field also provide opportunities for technological upgrading for automated sorting equipment companies. For example, Cainiao's intelligent sorting system uses big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies to achieve fast and accurate sorting of express delivery. This provides technological reference and innovative ideas for automated sorting equipment companies.

Reduce Costs: As the volume of express delivery business grows, the cost of traditional manual sorting methods gradually increases. The application of automated sorting equipment can significantly reduce sorting costs and improve efficiency, therefore, it has broad market prospects.

Challenges for Automated Sorting Equipment Enterprises

Technology Risks: Automated sorting equipment enterprises need to continuously engage in technology research and development and innovation to meet changing market demands. At the same time, introducing new technologies also faces certain technology risks, such as equipment failures, data security issues.

Capital investment: The production of automated sorting equipment requires a large amount of capital investment, including research and development, production, sales, and other links. At the same time, the procurement and maintenance of equipment also require continuous financial investment, which is a significant burden for enterprises.

Talent shortage: Automated sorting equipment enterprises need to have professional technical research and development and operation and maintenance teams, but there is a shortage of related talents, making recruitment and training difficult.

Market competition: With the rapid development of the express delivery market, automated sorting equipment enterprises are also facing fierce market competition. Enterprises need to continuously improve their product technology content, reduce costs, and enhance market competitiveness.

4、 Future development trends

Technological innovation: With the continuous progress of technology, automated sorting equipment enterprises will continue to innovate and introduce new technologies and algorithms to improve the intelligence and sorting efficiency of the equipment.

Personalized customization: With the diversification of the express delivery market, automated sorting equipment enterprises will provide personalized customization services based on the needs of different customers to meet the sorting needs of different enterprises.

Green and Environmental Protection: In today's increasing awareness of environmental protection, automated sorting equipment enterprises will also focus on green and environmental protection, using environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving technologies to reduce equipment energy consumption and waste emissions.

Cross border cooperation: Automated sorting equipment enterprises will engage in cross-border cooperation with express delivery enterprises, e-commerce enterprises, etc., to jointly promote the rapid development of the express delivery industry.

The entry of Cainiao into the express delivery market has brought opportunities and challenges to automated sorting equipment enterprises. Enterprises need to seize opportunities, meet challenges, continuously innovate and upgrade technology to adapt to constantly changing market demands and achieve sustainable development.