Logistics giant looks to harness latest tech

G7, a Beijing-based internet of things company specializing in fleet management, is looking to harness the latest technologies, as it aims to meet the increasing demand in the traditional logistics market.

"Technology is having a profound impact on the industry," said Zhai Xuehun, founder and chief executive officer of G7. "Based on the IoT, big data and artificial intelligence, the smart fleet model is fundamentally changing the way fleets operate and is forming a new generation of logistics infrastructure, with much improved efficiency. Through the use of innovative technologies, G7 is looking forward to accelerating the industry transformation."

Julian Ma, president of G7 and former vice-president of Chinese internet titan Tencent Holdings Ltd, said with the blossoming sensors, the IoT, AI and other technologies, new opportunities are popping up in the traditional logistics industry.