1.China Eastern Logistics Signs Strategic Cooperation with Ezhou Huahu Airport

On July 2nd, at the 2024 Hubei Huahu International Airport Opening and Aerotropolis Economic Development Conference with the theme "Building an International Air Cargo Hub to Serve the New Development Pattern," held in Ezhou, Hubei Province, China Eastern Logistics, together with the Ezhou Municipal Government and Hubei Airport Group, signed a strategic cooperation agreement. The agreement focuses on developing the first-class international air cargo hub at Ezhou Huahu Airport, including initiatives such as expanding the Ezhou route network, constructing a fresh produce harbor, establishing forward stations, and collaborating on talent exchange and training to facilitate the implementation of cooperative projects.

Source: China Eastern Logistics

2.SHEIN Establishes New Logistics and Warehousing Center

On July 2nd, JD Property Development successfully held a warehouse opening ceremony with SHEIN, marking the official establishment of the SHEIN Logistics and Warehousing Center at the JD Intelligent Industry Park in Dinghu, Zhaoqing. Both parties will deepen cooperation in supply chain management, warehousing logistics, and promote high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce supply chains in the Zhaoqing region. Additionally, JD Property Development will leverage its global layout and ecological resources to deepen cooperation with SHEIN in infrastructure network, cross-border transport capacity, new energy management, and ESG aspects, empowering SHEIN's global business development.

Source: JD Property Development

3.MSC Acquires 15% Stake in Genoa Airport

On July 2nd, MSC, the world's largest container shipping company, issued a binding offer to Aeroporti di Roma to acquire a 15% stake in Genoa Airport. This acquisition includes all shares held by ADR in the Genoa Airport Group, which manages strategically significant infrastructure for tourism, economic, and trade development in the Liguria region and northwest Italy. In the coming weeks, MSC will become the first container shipping company in history to operate a fleet of over 6 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), doubling its fleet size within seven years.

Source: Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Insight

4. JD Logistics Deepens Cooperation with Baoxiniao

 On July 2nd, JD Logistics announced a strategic cooperation with Baoxiniao, with the official opening of the Baoxiniao Fashion KA Warehouse in Hefei. This collaboration will provide integrated warehousing and distribution services for several international fashion brands under Baoxiniao, enhancing order fulfillment rates for over a thousand offline stores and boosting cost-efficiency.

Source: JD Logistics

5.eBay Germany Introduces Enhanced Features

On July 2nd, eBay Germany launched a series of enhanced features for business sellers, optimizing marketing and logistics services. Updates include improvements to the Seller Hub Professional Edition, tools for product research and updated messaging systems, as well as a new advertising cockpit. eBay also introduced mail search functionality and improved return processing in collaboration with DHL, and established new partnerships with Deutsche Post and Orange Connex to enhance logistics efficiency. These initiatives demonstrate eBay's keen insight into market trends and commitment to enhancing seller and buyer experiences.

 Source: eBay

6.TikTok Shop Launches "New Merchant Launch Plan"

On July 2nd, TikTok Shop's cross-border e-commerce initiative for new self-operated merchants in the U.S. introduced the "New Merchant Launch Plan," aimed at assisting the first batch of ten thousand newly onboarded merchants through the initial cold start period in the second half of this year. The plan includes three main benefits: an official knowledge base providing ongoing success strategies, specialized incentive policies to help brands navigate the initial phase, and an exclusive community offering online and offline operational guidance and training.

Source: Mass News

7.Shopee to Strengthen Sales of Korean Products

On July 2nd, Shopee announced its support for Korean sellers to sell products in the Vietnamese and Thai markets, aiming to further expand its platform's global influence. Shopee aims to enhance the competitiveness of Korean sellers by reducing logistics costs, shortening delivery times, and fostering and expanding cross-border markets based on innovative solutions. Shopee plans to expand delivery services, explore promising beauty brands, strengthen incubation programs for startups, and increase live commerce services.

Source: Shopee

8.TikTok Shop Lowers Entry Threshold for U.S. Region

 On July 2nd, TikTok Shop adjusted its entry standards for the U.S. region. ACCU stores must be Amazon self-operated stores based in the U.S., with a store rating ≥4.0, a healthy account score >250 points, and Chinese nationals as ultimate beneficiaries holding ≥25% of shares in U.S.-based entities, operating for more than 3 months. POP stores have lowered thresholds, requiring Chinese entities to ship locally in the U.S. ACCU stores are U.S.-based Chinese enterprises similar to local stores and can operate in most categories.

Source: TikTok Shop

9.Ezhou Huahu International Airport Opens 20th International Route

 On July 2nd, a Boeing 737-800F freighter, fully loaded with 22 tons of export cargo, took off from Ezhou Huahu International Airport, marking the successful inaugural flight of the "Ezhou ⇋ Manila" scheduled international cargo route. This is the 20th international cargo route opened by Huahu Airport.

According to the flight schedule, the "Ezhou ⇋ Manila" route will operate 5 regular flights per week, providing 220 tons of air cargo capacity for round-trip transportation between Ezhou and Manila, mainly transporting cross-border e-commerce goods and seafood. The scheduled cargo route is operated by YTO Cargo Airlines (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., with domestic freight operator Zhongzhou Airlines flying the route.

Source: Ezhou Huahu International Airport

10. "Ezhou = Bangkok" Scheduled International Cargo Route Officially Launched

On July 2nd, a Boeing 738 freighter took to the skies from Ezhou Huahu International Airport, marking the official launch of the "Ezhou = Bangkok" scheduled international cargo route, planned to operate five regular flights per week.

This route is the 4th Southeast Asian route opened by Ezhou Huahu International Airport after routes to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and Manila in the Philippines, further expanding the aviation logistics channel from Ezhou to Southeast Asia. Aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative and serving cross-border e-commerce, the international route layout at Ezhou Huahu International Airport is accelerating.

Source: Ezhou Huahu International Airport

11. Ningbo Airport Completes Zhejiang's First "Sea-Air Intermodal" Cargo

On July 2nd, Ningbo Airport successfully completed the departure guarantee for approximately 200 kilograms of "sea-air intermodal" cargo, leveraging its advantageous international and regional cargo routes including destinations like Hong Kong, Osaka, Seoul, and New York. This marks the successful implementation of Zhejiang Province's first "sea-air intermodal" operation, a historic step forward in multimodal transport.

The cargo, valued at over 200,000 RMB, primarily consisted of duty-free goods such as skincare products and daily necessities. As per customer requirements, the goods were shipped in two batches via Longhao Airlines flight GI4115 and SF Airlines flight O3267 to Osaka and Hong Kong on June 28th and 29th respectively, after arriving at Ningbo Port via sea transport and undergoing customs clearance in the bonded zone.

Source: Zhejiang Daily

12. Indonesia Plans to Impose High Tariffs on Various Imported Goods

On July 2nd, Indonesia is preparing to impose safeguard tariffs ranging from 100% to 200% on imported products such as shoes and ceramics, as part of a plan to protect domestic industries. Minister of Trade Zulfi Sastra Hasan told reporters that the planned import tariffs average over 100%. The tariffs are set to be implemented soon and may affect imports of shoes, clothing, textiles, cosmetics, and ceramics.

Source: WJS

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