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  1. Do you know who initiated the first convenience store drone logistics in Korea? The answer is GS25. Behind this initiative was a national project conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and GS Caltex, which operates a network of gas stations. You might wonder how gas stations, drones, and logistics come together in such an unexpected combination, right? It turns out there are four compelling reasons why gas stations are a perfect match for drone logistics. An official from GS Caltex, responsible for new business and overseeing the drone project, shares in detail the background, business design, and demonstration process of how gas stations came to meet drones and logistics.
  2. GS Caltex is serious about 'logistics.' Although this content focuses on drone logistics, GS Caltex has been involved in various logistics projects, such as setting up IKEA pickup points at gas stations and transforming gas stations into urban logistics centers since November last year. In fact, this isn't just a story about GS Caltex. All four major oil companies have had some involvement in logistics-related businesses, big or small. Why is that? We can understand the reasons from the perspective of the oil companies.
  3. When it comes to drone logistics, there's always this question: Is it really viable as a business? GS Caltex has also faced this question and conducted studies on various domestic and international drone logistics cases. The challenge was that the examples of commercialization in the United States didn't quite fit with Korean culture. Eventually, GS Caltex opted for this model. You can find out what GS Caltex's envisioned drone logistics business model is.
  4. Nevertheless, logistics at gas stations is challenging, a fact recognized by GS Caltex. The article outlines what needs to be addressed for gas station logistics to move beyond commercialization and become more active. Despite the challenges, the reasons why GS Caltex, among other oil companies, continues to pursue the challenge of gas station logistics can also be discovered.

CHAPTER 1
Are Gas Station Owners Wealthy?