**1. Amazon Launches "2024 Export Cross-Border Logistics Accelerator Program"**

On May 27, Amazon announced the launch of the "2024 Amazon Export Cross-Border Logistics Accelerator Program" in China. This program includes a series of logistics innovations and initiatives, such as cross-border logistics services and destination warehousing. Amazon will also further improve and enhance its localized services by establishing a local support team for the Amazon Warehousing and Distribution (AWD) network in China to better meet sellers' needs for cross-border logistics and warehousing.

Source: Amazon Global Logistics

**2. Yuntu Logistics Activates East China Hub**

On May 27, Yuntu Logistics officially put its East China hub into operation after a month-long trial run. This hub primarily handles the collection, distribution, and transfer needs of goods in the East China region, while also providing Yunfulfillment one-piece shipping services. This will significantly enhance the parcel handling and service capabilities in East China, positively impacting fulfillment capabilities.

The Yuntu Logistics East China hub is located in the Jiashan Industrial Park in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, near the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway. It connects the economic centers of Shanghai and Zhejiang, and is within a two-hour drive of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, and Ningbo Lishe International Airport, enabling fast distribution and scheduling of goods and improving logistics turnover speed in the East China region.

Source: Yuntu Logistics

**3. JD Logistics Launches "International Standard Express" Service**

On May 27, JD Logistics announced the launch of its "International Standard Express" service, following the introduction of the "International Express" service. Compared to "International Express," the "International Standard Express" service offers a price advantage while ensuring a premium consumer experience. In China, consumers from most regions can send parcels, and overseas, it covers major countries in Europe and America.

Source: JD Logistics

**4. Cainiao Averages Over 5 Million Cross-Border Parcels Per Day**

On May 27, Alibaba Group's 2024 fiscal year report revealed that, as of March 31, 2024, Cainiao's average daily cross-border parcel volume exceeded 5 million. This scale surpasses that of leading global logistics companies, highlighting Cainiao's leading position in building a new generation of global intelligent logistics networks.

In the 2024 fiscal year, Cainiao's revenue reached 99.02 billion yuan, up 28% year-on-year, leading the logistics industry in growth, mainly driven by cross-border business. Currently, Cainiao's "Global 5-Day Delivery" service covers major cross-border e-commerce markets such as the UK, Spain, Germany, and the US, while the "Global 10-Day Delivery" service covers over 100 countries and regions. With its overseas warehouse network, bonded warehouse network, and second-level customs clearance capabilities, Cainiao's end-to-end global supply chain service has become the first choice for Chinese brands going global and overseas brands entering China.

Source: Cainiao

**5. Cainiao Upgrades Hong Kong Logistics Services**

On May 27, Cainiao and Taobao Tmall Hong Kong announced that, starting from May 24, residential surcharge fees will no longer be charged for home delivery services across Hong Kong. Additionally, users of the CAINIAO App can enjoy the same benefit, meaning that consolidated shipping home delivery orders outside of Taobao will also be exempt from residential surcharge fees.

Source: Cainiao

**6. Kuehne+Nagel Introduces New Air Freight Service**

On May 27, Kuehne+Nagel, a global leading logistics company, announced the launch of its new Airline On Ground (AOG) logistics service. When aircraft cannot take off as scheduled due to technical issues, airlines can receive solutions and transport quotes from Kuehne+Nagel within 30 minutes, minimizing the impact of AOG situations. The new AOG logistics service is coordinated by control centers on every continent, covering the globe.

Tobias Hofemeier, Vice President of Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel Greater China, stated, "We are pleased to announce the addition of the new service to our air logistics segment, which we expect will help the aerospace industry better address supply chain challenges. Additionally, partners in the Chinese market will benefit from our standard air logistics solutions, as well as customized air freight services for various industries, including e-commerce."

Source: Kuehne+Nagel

**7. DHgate to Reassess Seller Overseas Warehouse Qualifications**

On May 27, DHgate announced that to control overseas warehouses and logistics lines and protect the rights of sellers using overseas warehouses, the platform will reassess the qualifications of sellers with approved overseas warehouses starting from May 24, 2024. The new management standards will be implemented based on country-specific dimensions to standardize the use of overseas warehouses and logistics lines.

Source: DHgate

**8. Shopee Brazil Launches Shopee Affiliate Marketing**

On May 27, it was announced that Shopee Brazil has launched the "traffic boosting tool" Shopee Affiliate Marketing (AMS), along with a new free sample feature for affiliate marketing to boost KOLs' confidence in promoting products. AMS promotes brands or stores through numerous third-party affiliate partners and KOLs, achieving measurable marketing ROI. Currently, Shopee offers exclusive incentives for new AMS users on the Brazil site.

Additionally, starting from May 2024, Shopee will open the free sample feature to eligible sellers on the Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan sites.

Source: AMZ123

**9. Amazon Japan Lowers Fees for Small Items**

On May 27, Francisco, the head of Amazon Japan's third-party seller business, revealed that starting June 1, the commission for items priced below 750 yen on Amazon Japan will be reduced to 5%, with a minimum commission of 30 yen per item. However, this reduction does not apply to books, music, videos, DVDs, software, and video games. For items priced below 1,000 yen, delivery fees will be reduced by 66 yen compared to the standard rate.

In July last year, TEMU launched in Japan, marking its first operation in Asia. Although Amazon remains the market leader in Japan, TEMU has seen rapid growth, with its user base reaching 15 million by January this year, about half the average user base of Japan's top three e-commerce platforms: Amazon, Rakuten, and Yahoo! Shopping.

Source: Jiemian News

**10. Zhejiang's First All-Cargo Route to Canada Opens**

On May 27, a Boeing 767 freighter carrying 44.1 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods took off from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Vancouver, marking the official launch of Zhejiang's first regular cargo route to Canada. This is the sixth all-cargo route between Hangzhou and North America, following routes to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Mexico City.

The "Hangzhou-Vancouver" route will operate three flights per week, primarily serving comprehensive e-commerce platforms such as Pinduoduo, AliExpress, and SHEIN, with final deliveries covering major Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto, offering "end-to-end" and "door-to-door" air logistics services. According to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Customs, from January to April this year, the international cargo volume at Hangzhou Airport Port reached 71,400 tons, up nearly 63% year-on-year, ranking sixth nationwide. Cross-border e-commerce export cargo volume reached 33,900 tons, accounting for 60% of total export volume, an 80.69% year-on-year increase.

Source: Chao News

**11. Loctek Revenue Grows by 21.61% in 2023**

On May 27, Loctek announced its 2023 annual performance. The report shows that during this period, Loctek achieved an operating income of 3.902 billion yuan, an increase of 21.61% year-on-year, with a net profit of 634 million yuan, an increase of 189.72% year-on-year. In the first quarter of 2024, Loctek accelerated its warehouse expansion and now operates 13 self-run overseas warehouses globally, totaling 362,400 square meters, serving over 600 cross-border e-commerce sellers, including listed companies and leading sellers in medium and large item verticals.

Source: Loctek

**12. Wuxi Shuofang Airport Sets New Record for International Cargo Volume from January to April**

On May 27, it was reported that from January to April this year, Wuxi Airport handled a total cargo and mail throughput of 49,900 tons, a 24% increase over the same period last year. Cross-border e-commerce parcels exceeded one million, surpassing last year's total, with DHL Express Wuxi Port's export volume increasing by 44%. In April alone, Wuxi Airport handled 13,427.1 tons of cargo and mail, a 25.4% year-on-year increase, ranking eighth in the East China region for cargo throughput. Wuxi Airport Logistics Co., Ltd., under the Wuxi Airport Group, has also been selected as one of the top 10 transportation service companies in Wuxi.

Source: China Civil Aviation Network

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