China's pharmaceutical distribution market expanded to about CNY1.54 tln in 1H,
up roughly 4% YoY, the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing's pharma
logistics and supply‑chain division said; the sector could exceed CNY3.1 tln for
the full year. Total pharmaceutical logistics expenses in 1H are estimated to
have exceeded CNY50 bln. High‑end cold‑chain logistics is emerging as a profit
driver, with leading firms deploying nationwide multi‑temperature smart
warehouses. Digital upgrades — AI scheduling, unmanned warehouses and end‑to‑end
temperature and humidity traceability — are becoming standard.
