1.Temu launches semi-managed services

On January 25th, following the fully managed model, Temu, the cross-border e-commerce platform under Pinduoduo, officially introduced "semi-managed" services. According to official information, the first phase of semi-managed services is scheduled to launch on March 15th at the U.S. site and will expand to major European sites by the end of the month.

Under this model, local merchants with goods will benefit. Merchants need to reopen their stores and choose semi-managed services, responsible for uploading products, filling in basic information, and maintaining inventory. They can skip the steps of product selection, sending samples, version approval, and image review. The platform will handle product details, perform price comparisons, list products for sale on U.S. or European sites, and provide customer service support.

Source: SEA Window

2.Temu's traffic in the U.S. grows over 700% in 2023

On January 25th, based on Similarweb data, Temu's web and mobile traffic in the U.S. grew over 700% year-on-year in 2023, reaching an average monthly visit of 99.2 million, making it one of the fastest-growing large websites in the U.S. for 2023. Among websites with over 10 million monthly visits, Temu ranks second only to OpenAI. Due to the AI trend, OpenAI experienced a 2690% surge in monthly visits in 2023.

Source: Golden Brick Cross-border

3.Official statement: "Meikedu China does not offer full-service cooperation"

On January 25th, Meikedu, the Latin American e-commerce platform, released an official statement stating that recent rumors about "Meikedu launching a full-service cooperation model" or "Meikedu conducting supply chain recruitment activities" are false information. Meikedu China's cross-border business team only provides support for cross-border sellers' store opening and daily operations, without charging any fees.

Source: Meikedu Latin American E-commerce

4.Alibaba's Miravia tests new logistics service

On January 25th, Alibaba's Miravia, the Spanish e-commerce platform, is set to launch the Fulfillment by Miravia (FBM) logistics service, competing with Amazon. The platform is currently testing FBM with some brands. This new service aims to simplify operations during peak promotion periods (e.g., Black Friday or Christmas) and improve the shopping experience.

A few months ago, Miravia introduced the Deliver by Miravia service, where the platform picks products from brand warehouses and handles the last-mile delivery. The platform is actively promoting this service.

Source: ecommerce-news

5.JD Logistics partners with UK's Evri, one of the largest parcel delivery companies

On January 25th, JD Logistics and one of the UK's largest parcel delivery companies, Evri, entered into a strategic partnership. The two parties will establish a close strategic relationship to jointly create a two-way logistics service covering China and the UK. This collaboration aims to provide integrated supply chain solutions for Chinese outbound brands and overseas customers entering China.

Evri, with over 50 years of history, has a service network covering the UK and provides parcel delivery services to over 220 countries and regions globally. Through this partnership, JD Logistics will assist Evri in transforming its delivery capabilities in the UK, enabling efficient operation of import direct mail and cross-border bonded operations.

Source: JD Logistics

6.ZTO International launches "US Small Packet Special Line" service

On January 25th, ZTO International introduced the "US Small Packet Special Line" service to help sellers on platforms like Amazon and independent sites expand their markets. The service offers personalized solutions, domestic door-to-door pick-up, high-quality and affordable logistics with full visibility throughout the entire process.

Source: ZTO Express

7.DHL Express and Singapore Airlines deploy the fifth cargo plane

On January 25th, DHL Express and Singapore Airlines (SIA) deployed their fifth cargo plane, marking the final aircraft under the cooperation agreement signed in 2022. This Boeing 777 freighter with a payload capacity of 102 tons will be stationed in Singapore, expanding capacity between Asia and the Americas. The five 777 freighters will operate 12 flights per week, with a total payload capacity of 1,224 tons per week.

With the addition of the fifth aircraft, three of the five planes will operate a route between Singapore, Bangkok/Taipei, Incheon/Nagoya, Cincinnati, Honolulu, Sydney, and Singapore.

Source: aircargo news

8.China Cargo Airlines delays opening its first Miami route

On January 25th, China Cargo Airlines postponed the planned regular cargo route to Miami for reasons unknown. The inaugural flight is now scheduled for April 2nd, making it the first Chinese airline to operate between Miami and mainland China.

The global aviation service company announced last December that this all-cargo airline would operate three flights per week from its Shanghai base, utilizing Boeing 777 aircraft, flying to Miami International Airport. The airline also signed a three-year contract with WFS to handle cargo transportation between the aircraft and logistics clients.

Source: FreightWaves

9.Hainan Meilan Airport upgrades "Hainan = Paris" cargo route to wide-body aircraft

On January 25th, an A330 all-cargo international flight, C085, loaded with 44 tons of cargo, took off from Hainan Meilan Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, marking the official upgrade of the "Hainan = Paris" cargo route to wide-body all-cargo aircraft. This signifies a further increase in cargo capacity. The first "Paris = Hainan" flight carried 10.8 tons of duty-free goods upon arrival, while the "Hainan = Paris" departure loaded 32 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods and 12 tons of general cargo.

The route is operated by DPD (China), a subsidiary of the French postal group, with flight services provided by French ASL Airlines. This collaboration between Hainan Jiangdong New Area Management Committee and French enterprises builds on their cooperation since partnering with the French postal group.

Source: Global Air Cargo

10.FedEx actively promotes renewal with USPS and new agreement with pilots

On January 25th, FedEx is currently making efforts on two fronts: seeking a more profitable contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and negotiating a new labor agreement with FedEx Express pilots. The results of these efforts will impact the potential improvement of profits for its largest business, FedEx Express's overnight delivery service.

As the largest customer of FedEx Express, USPS's domestic contract is set to expire later this year. If FedEx Express fails to renew the contract, it will lose nearly $2 billion in annual business, which also provides jobs for hundreds of pilots.

If FedEx Express fails to reach an agreement with pilots, the retirement and buyout plans for pilots may be further delayed. The delay in these plans could make it difficult for FedEx Express to reduce operating costs, potentially increasing the risk of FedEx Express making its first-ever pilot layoffs.

Source: Reuters