YTO Melbourne Smart Logistics Hub Officially Launched

                  YTO Launches Melbourne Smart Logistics Hub, Boosting China-Australia Cross-Border Efficiency by 40%
Melbourne, May 15, 2025 – Chinese logistics leader YTO Express today inaugurated its fully automated parcel processing center in Truganina, western Melbourne. The AU$120 million smart hub – YTO's largest in the Southern Hemisphere – is set to slash China-Australia cross-border delivery times to 3-5 working days.
Key Facility Features
1.AI Sorting System
60 high-speed cross-belt sorters handling 100,000 parcels/day at peak
AI + 3D vision recognition achieves <0.01% mis-sort rate
Dedicated e-commerce zone cuts customs clearance time by 50%
2.Green Logistics
Rooftop solar meets 30% power demand
All-electric forklift fleet reduces emissions
80% reusable packaging adoption
Market Impact
Trade boost: Direct air links to 6 Chinese ports reduce logistics costs for Australian exports (e.g. infant formula) by 15%
Local jobs: Creates 200 positions including 50 high-tech robotics roles
Industry Response
Australia Post announced upgrades to its Melbourne international mail center, while local operator Border Express seeks partnership with YTO.
"This hub is a digital bridge for China-Australia supply chains," said YTO Australia MD Li Wei, revealing Sydney expansion plans for 2026.