Starting July 1, a new express delivery regulation will take effect in Guangdong Province, requiring couriers to obtain the recipient’s permission before using smart lockers or delivery stations. Under the new rule, couriers must clearly inform recipients of free storage periods and any potential overtime fees. Express delivery firms are prohibited from refusing service without justification or charging unauthorized fees. If a recipient cannot be reached by phone, the company must make at least two delivery attempts free of charge, with a reasonable interval between them. Official data showed that Guangdong remained China’s logistics leader for the 17th consecutive year in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of the nation’s total express delivery volume