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Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL) announced the completion of its Ningde Shengfeng Smart Logistics Center, primarily serving battery manufacturer CATL. The facility, constructed with an investment of RMB 244.59 million, spans 47,423 square meters with a total building area of 59,442.71 square meters.

The Ningde Center is designed to integrate warehousing and distribution services for CATL and its supply chain partners. The facility aims to enhance Shengfeng's operational capabilities and strengthen its position in China's smart logistics sector, particularly in the new energy vehicle industry. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for December 20, 2024.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL) reported a significant 107.8% year-over-year revenue increase from services provided to China Post Group during the 2024 Double 11 Shopping Festival. The company's revenue grew from $6.7 million to $13.9 million during the period from October 20 to November 20, 2024. The growth was attributed to increased service volume across multiple post offices during China's largest annual online shopping event, comparable to Black Friday in the United States.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL) has formed a joint venture with Fujian Fulai Aviation Technology to expand into low-altitude logistics services. The new entity, Fujian Shengfeng Fulai Low Altitude Comprehensive Services, will be 51% owned by Shengfeng Logistics. The venture aims to combine Shengfeng's logistics expertise with Fulai's drone technology to serve remote areas in Fujian Province. The initiative targets China's low-altitude economy, projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2026. Services will include rapid-response drone delivery, customizable logistics solutions, and dynamic pricing systems, focusing on e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and cold-chain logistics.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL), a contract logistics company in China, announced its strategic expansion into the low-altitude economy, leveraging drone technology for efficient logistics solutions. This sector, encompassing civil and commercial drone operations up to 1,000 meters, is projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan (approx. 140 billion USD) by 2026, according to CCID Consulting. The sector offers transformative tools for urban parcel delivery, medical supply transport, and agriculture, promising reduced operational costs and enhanced delivery capabilities. Shengfeng aims to complement existing supply chains with drone-based delivery options, improving connectivity and response times, particularly in healthcare, e-commerce, and agriculture. The company's CEO, Mr. Yongxu Liu, emphasized the move as a natural progression to enhance service capabilities and support critical industries.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL) announced that CEO Yongxu Liu has purchased 500,000 Class A ordinary shares in the open market at an average price of $1.289 per share. The purchases were made on October 14-15, 2024. Liu, who is also the Chairman and largest beneficial shareholder, expressed confidence in the company's market position and future prospects, particularly highlighting opportunities in the new energy sector. He also noted optimism about strategic expansion into cold chain logistics and cross-border logistics as growth drivers.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL), a contract logistics company, has renewed its logistics services contract with BYD Co. , a major player in the electric vehicle and renewable energy industry. This renewal builds on a successful partnership that began in January 2023. Under the contract, Shengfeng will continue providing critical logistics services for BYD's operations.

The collaboration has been a significant growth driver for Shengfeng's new energy sector. In fiscal year 2023, BYD contributed over 25.7 million RMB to Shengfeng's revenue, while in the first half of fiscal year 2024, revenues from BYD reached 24.5 million RMB. Shengfeng's new energy sector has shown substantial growth, with a 47% year-over-year increase in revenue for fiscal year 2023. In the first half of fiscal year 2024, the sector generated approximately 286.9 million RMB, now accounting for 17% of Shengfeng's total revenue.

Shengfeng Development (NASDAQ: SFWL) reported its unaudited financial results for H1 2024, showing a 22.8% increase in total revenue to $227.1 million. This growth was primarily driven by expanded services with new clients, particularly in the new energy sector. However, gross profit decreased by 7.4% to $21.1 million, and net income fell by 22.5% to $5.0 million. EPS decreased from $0.08 to $0.06.

Operating expenses increased slightly by 1.5% to $14.5 million, with selling and marketing expenses decreasing by 14.2% and general and administrative expenses rising by 6.3%. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $11.2 million as of June 30, 2024, down from $26.7 million at the end of 2023.

The company remains optimistic about improving margins and sustaining growth in H2 2024 through enhanced operational efficiencies and focus on higher-margin customer contracts.

Shengfeng Development Limited (Nasdaq: SFWL), a Chinese contract logistics company, closed its initial public offering on April 4, 2023, raising US$9.60 million by offering 2,400,000 Class A ordinary shares at US$4.00 per share. The shares began trading on March 31, 2023. The company has granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase an additional 360,000 shares. Proceeds from the offering will be utilized for expanding logistics facilities, upgrading infrastructure, and for working capital. The offering was underwritten by Univest Securities.