Zhongtong, Yunda raise delivery fees

Just one month before China's online version of Black Friday, leading Chinese delivery firms Zhongtong Express and Yunda Express have both announced plans to raise delivery fees amid pressure from rising operational costs.

The latest move by the two companies comes as the State Post Bureau predicted that the number of express deliveries is expected to hit a record of 1 billion during this year's Singles Day, China's largest online shopping festival, which falls on Nov 11.

The two express companies announced that they will adjust delivery fees starting on Tuesday and Wednesday due to pressure from rising labor, material and transportation costs. Consumers can consult specific delivery stations to know more details.