根据联邦快递委托进行的研究，德国近四分之三的中小型企业使用或计划将数字技术纳入其物流流程。这项调查了德国501家中小企业的研究发现，近六成的中小企业认为数字物流流程（如自动产品跟踪或自动路线规划）与跟上不断变化的市场需求和客户的需求有关。根据接受调查的中小企业从客户那里收到的反馈，云技术被认为是未来几年推动更高效的物流链和服务改进*相关的新技术。超过四分之一的受访者表示，他们积极监控媒体，并利用互联网获取有关数字化趋势的信息，这表明中小型企业可以清楚地看到数字化带来的潜在好处。
然而，要实现全面数字化还有很长的路要走，只有4%的中小企业表示他们已经完全数字化。调查表明，物流流程完全数字化的中小企业数量预计将翻一番以上，具有巨大的发展潜力。另有18%的受访中小企业预计，未来五年，其80%以上的物流流程将实现数字化。这些结果是对德国、法国、意大利和西班牙2000多家中小企业进行的进出口活动调查的一部分。在参与调查的501家德国公司中，262家是非常小的企业（1-9名员工），126家小公司（10-49名员工）以及113家中型企业（50-249名员工）。
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced that it is collaborating with Neolix, a leading company in autonomous technology, to test an autonomous delivery vehicle in China. This is the first time in its operations in China that FedEx has partnered with a local Chinese technology company to test the use of a driverless vehicle. This is the latest FedEx effort to embrace technological innovation and deploy autonomous vehicles to embrace sustainable and intelligent logistics in China.
The unmanned delivery vehicle is zero emission, all electric with L4 level autonomous technology which means it:
Incorporates vehicle self-driving tech with internet and intelligent cargo box tech, allowing for AI intelligent dispatching, all-round monitoring and cloud-based management.
Offers multiple safety features with a maximum cargo capacity of approximately 500 kg and a range of 100 km on a full charge.
Is equipped with a technical system that can handle complex road conditions and traffic light recognition during the delivery process.
Supports driving in sunny, foggy, light rain, night and other conditions.
Additionally, the cargo box of the autonomous vehicle can be converted into a temperature-controlled compartment and a smart parcel locker.