1.Amazon Officially Launches Multi-Channel Distribution Functionality

On January 29th, Amazon Global Store announced that since the official release of "Supply Chain by Amazon" in September, a series of products to help sellers integrate and optimize the supply chain have been gradually introduced. Starting from January 26th, a new feature in the bulk warehousing process, Amazon Multi-Channel Distribution (MCD), has officially gone live.

According to the official statement, since the launch of Amazon Warehouse Distribution (AWD), it has been providing replenishment services for shipments from sellers to Amazon Fulfillment Centers (FBA) for US-based sellers. Now, the newly introduced Multi-Channel Distribution (MCD) feature by AWD allows sellers to transfer inventory from AWD warehouses to B2B sales and distribution channels outside of Amazon, with the management of a unified bulk inventory pool.

Amazon Warehouse Distribution (AWD) is a comprehensive and cost-effective bulk warehousing solution, ensuring that sellers always have FBA inventory while maintaining low operational costs. AWD provides sellers with economically efficient and long-term upstream bulk inventory backup and seamless replenishment for sales and distribution.

Source: Amazon Global Store

2.Amazon UK Introduces "UPS SCS–AVASK" Cross-Border Logistics Service

On January 29th, Amazon UK announced the launch of a new cross-border transportation solution called "UPS SCS–AVASK," allowing sellers to send more inventory in a single shipment, thereby reducing transportation costs.

According to Amazon, the Amazon Customs Clearance and Transportation Service (formerly known as the Amazon Small Parcel Cross-Border Solution) is a solution provided by Amazon Transportation Services (ATS)-AVASK and the third-party supplier UPS-AVASK. It assists sellers in handling customs clearance, transportation, and logistics issues, enabling faster shipment of inventory between the UK and the EU.

Source: AMZ123 Cross-Border E-commerce

3.Oriental Selection to Collaborate with TikTok for Overseas Expansion

On January 29th, there were market rumors regarding Oriental Selection's potential collaboration with TikTok in the overseas supply chain. Insiders responded, confirming the authenticity of the news.

Oriental Selection's official website and recruitment platform currently show job postings for positions such as Oriental Selection TikTok Overseas Store Operations and Oriental Selection Content Operations Manager (TikTok). The responsibilities of the TikTok Overseas Store Operations role include overall planning, marketing strategy, daily operational planning, and daily activity arrangements for the TikTok store.

Source: China Securities Journal

4.TikTok Shop to Operate Normally During Chinese New Year

On January 29th, TikTok Shop announced that it will not close during the Chinese New Year, ensuring normal operations to meet the expectations and demands of TikTok consumers during the Valentine's Day promotions and replenishment period.

TikTok Shop's fully-managed inventory and delivery arrangements apply to cross-border fully-managed merchants, covering all categories and markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia. Full-managed inventory and delivery will operate normally during the Chinese New Year.

Source: TikTok Shop Cross-Border E-commerce

5.Ministry of Commerce: Development of "Cross-Border E-commerce + Industrial Clusters" Encourages Traditional Foreign Trade Enterprises to Transform into Cross-Border E-commerce

On January 29th, Wang Shouwen, the Deputy Minister of Commerce and International Trade Representative, stated at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that this year, efforts will continue to cultivate cross-border e-commerce as a new driver for foreign trade. The measures include the issuance of "Several Measures to Expand Cross-Border E-commerce Exports and Promote the Development of Overseas Warehouses," development of "Cross-Border E-commerce + Industrial Clusters," encouragement of traditional foreign trade enterprises to transform into cross-border e-commerce, support for leading enterprises to drive coordinated development of the upstream and downstream supply chain, and the incubation of more startups in cross-border e-commerce industrial parks across regions. Other measures include strengthening industry exchanges and training and promoting the introduction of the "Cross-Border E-commerce Intellectual Property Protection Guidelines."

Source: People's Daily Online

6.Civil Aviation Administration of China Announces December 2023 International Route Approval Results

On January 29th, the Civil Aviation Administration of China announced the results of international route operating permits for December 2023, including approvals for 11 new routes, consisting of 8 all-cargo routes and 3 mixed passenger-cargo routes. Additionally, 17 routes, including 7 all-cargo routes and 10 mixed passenger-cargo routes, were extended.

Regarding domestic companies' international route charter flights, 65 cargo flight charters (including all-cargo and passenger-to-cargo conversions) and 32 all-cargo flight charter extensions were approved.

For overseas companies' international route charter flights, 73 all-cargo flight charters and 132 all-cargo flight charter extensions were approved.

Source: Civil Aviation Administration of China

7.Inaugural Flight for China-Kazakhstan-Russia International Cargo Route

On January 29th, a 1L-76 all-cargo aircraft operated by Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines successfully flew from Moscow, Russia, to Kashgar Lianning International Airport in China. The aircraft, loaded with Chinese export goods, returned smoothly on the 26th. This marks the official opening of the China-Kazakhstan-Russia international all-cargo air route.

Source: China News Network

8.Hainan Airlines Partners with SATS in Saudi Arabia

On January 29th, Hainan Airlines selected SATS, a Singapore-based airport services company, as its cargo handling partner in Saudi Arabia. Under the terms of the new agreement, SATS will be responsible for managing warehouse operations for air cargo with an annual volume exceeding 2400 tons. This includes handling import, export, and transshipment of cargo, as well as processing special cargo for Hainan Airlines.

Currently, Hainan Airlines operates three weekly flights to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia using Airbus passenger planes. Through collaboration with SATS, Hainan Airlines aims to better meet its cargo handling requirements, enhance operational efficiency, and further improve customer satisfaction.

Source: STAT Times

9.Kerry Logistics Network Offers Efficient High-Sea and Land-Air Intermodal Solutions

On January 29th, Kerry Logistics Network highlighted its innovative freight solutions that connect Europe and Asia. Among them, the sea-air intermodal solution can transport goods from Chinese ports to European airports within 16 to 21 days. Land-air freight takes 15 to 20 days for the entire journey, full land route freight takes 20 to 25 days, and land-rail freight takes 25 to 30 days, significantly reducing transit times compared to current sea routes of the same kind.

Source: Financial Report Network

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