To empower smart logistics in three aspects, mature 5G applications still need to make up for shortcomings

The logistics industry is not only the blood supply hub for the development of the manufacturing industry, but also a key bridge between the virtual economy and the real economy, and its importance is self-evident. However, in recent years, with the rapid development of the domestic economy and e-commerce, logistics demand continues to grow, and the challenges and pressures faced by the logistics industry have become more prominent. In this context, my country's logistics industry urgently needs digital and intelligent transformation to achieve a breakthrough.

5G empowers smart logistics
The digital and intelligent transformation of logistics is inseparable from the assistance of various intelligent technologies and equipment. 5G is precisely one of the important technologies that promote the realization of intelligent logistics. Since the launch of 5G commercialization in 2019, my country has now built the world's largest 5G network, and the number of 5G terminals and connections has also increased. 5G has ushered in a critical period of exploration, innovation and breakthroughs in applications.

The integration of 5G into the traditional logistics industry has unparalleled significant value. 5G is a catalyst for the logistics industry to create new equipment, new formats and new models, and is a key element for the digital and intelligent upgrade of industrial infrastructure. Whether it is logistics and warehousing, logistics transportation or logistics security, 5G can show a huge role, thereby promoting the development of the industry toward smart transformation.

For example, in the field of warehousing, 5G applications can free robot products from the limitations caused by delays, energy consumption, etc., and achieve higher work efficiency and lower maintenance costs; at the same time, 5G can also solve the huge amount of equipment data, collection, transmission and Storage problems; in addition, the combination of 5G and AR picking can also improve the efficiency of warehouse staff and enrich the warehouse operation mode.

At the same time, in the transportation link, 5G can provide a key guarantee for the operation of autonomous vehicles and drones. With the help of 5G network, the perception ability of autonomous vehicles will be greatly improved, vehicle-road collaboration, information exchange between vehicles and people will also be smoother, and drones can also obtain better scale control effects. The integration of 5G can help new transportation vehicles become more intelligent.

In addition, in terms of security, the application of "5G + blockchain" can also make the transmission of logistics information more efficient and timely, and broaden the diversified application possibilities of blockchain technology in the logistics security link. Therefore, logistics security protection based on 5G networks will be more operable and permeable. With the acceleration of 5G commercialization, the market for "5G + logistics" will also become broader.

Mature applications face challenges
In summary, through the 5Gization of logistics equipment products and related links, smart logistics will usher in accelerated development, and the future maturity is just around the corner. However, we cannot be overly optimistic about this. After all, 5G commercial use is still in the stage of exploration and innovation at this stage, and there are still many difficulties and problems to be solved. If "5G + logistics" is to be deeply integrated, the following developments must be followed.


One is to speed up the construction of 5G private networks. At this stage, although my country's 5G base station construction has achieved good results, it is far from enough to support industrial scale applications. For the 5G demand in the logistics field, a dedicated 5G network is needed to meet it. This requires us to accelerate the construction of related private networks. . To speed up the construction of 5G private networks, it is necessary to overcome technical and cost difficulties.

The second is to strengthen 5G application security. After 5G enters the logistics field, everything in the logistics industry will be accelerated and upgraded under the management of data and information, but it will also be exposed to danger. As 5G itself has network security risks, 5G applications may bring logistics information and data leakage and abuse risks, all of which may bring major hidden dangers to logistics development.

The third is to improve the 5G industry standards. The integration and development of 5G and logistics is an attempt for both parties, so standards are needed to escort. The formulation of a standard that applies to both 5G and the logistics industry is not only a key prerequisite for the integrated development of the two, but also an important guarantee for mature development in the future. Especially in the early stage of 5G development, standard construction is crucial.


The fourth is to cultivate high-quality talents in the industry. As a new technology and new concept, the application of 5G in the logistics field requires professional and specialized personnel to operate and manage. This requires the industry to strengthen the cultivation of compound talents to ensure that the industry's employment needs are met. At the same time, the application of 5G has also affected some traditional logistics workers, accelerating the training of new talents while also accelerating the transformation of traditional personnel.

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