Cainiao has been recognized with China’s most prestigious AI science and technology honor, the Wu Wenjun AI Science & Technology Award. The company’s groundbreaking work in Intelligent Learning and Control for Smart Logistics Systems earned the Science Progress Award, making it the only logistics industry winner in 2024.

Cainiao’s project team embarked on R&D in 2017, developing an industrial-grade intelligent learning and control system with fully proprietary intellectual property. This AI-powered system is now deeply integrated into Cainiao’s operations, enhancing efficiency across warehousing, delivery, cross-border logistics, and urban-rural distribution networks in China.

Beyond logistics, the technology also fuels advancements in smart manufacturing, optimizing logistics network planning, boosting operational efficiency, and generating billions of RMB in economic value.

As a global leader in smart logistics, Cainiao is driving AI commercialization and international expansion. Its L4 autonomous delivery vehicles are actively deployed across China, serving over 30 districts and counties. Furthermore, Cainiao’s automation and digitalization initiatives have been implemented in 28 countries, strengthening global logistics infrastructure.

Named after Wu Wenjun, a distinguished Chinese mathematician and AI pioneer, this award is regarded as China’s highest honor in intelligent science and technology. It recognizes significant contributions that push the boundaries of AI innovation across various industries.

Cainiao’s achievement underscores its commitment to revolutionizing logistics through AI, setting new benchmarks for intelligent supply chain solutions worldwide.