1. SF Express Opens "Shenzhen ⇌ Ho Chi Minh" International Cargo Route

On July 3, it was reported that an SF Airlines B757-200 freighter took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, heading to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city, marking the official opening of the "Shenzhen ⇌ Ho Chi Minh" international cargo route. This route is scheduled to operate five times per week, providing nearly 280 tons of air cargo capacity between Shenzhen and Ho Chi Minh. The main export goods include air express parcels, electronic products, e-commerce goods, and hardware accessories, while the main import goods are 3C electronics, textiles and clothing, precision equipment, lobsters, blue crabs, and durians. The route allows for same-day shipping and customs clearance, with fast air-to-air and air-to-land transfers in Shenzhen, ensuring rapid transit for both domestic and international businesses.

Source: SF Express Group

2. Maersk Withdraws from Bid for DB Schenker

On July 3, it was announced that Maersk has withdrawn its bid for DB Schenker. This withdrawal means that only DSV, Bahri, and CVC, in a consortium with ADIA and GIC, remain in the competition for the acquisition. Maersk stated that it had reviewed DB Schenker's business to assess its strategic fit with Maersk and conducted in-depth due diligence. Considering the multiple challenges involved in integrating DB Schenker into the company, Maersk decided to exit the acquisition process.

Source: Compiled by Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics Baixiaoheng

3. Anjun São Paulo International Express Customs Supervision Warehouse Begins Operations

On July 3, it was reported that the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office issued an operating license to Anjun Logistics for its São Paulo Airport customs supervision warehouse, marking the completion of the warehouse's construction and acceptance process and its entry into the operational phase. The warehouse, located on the west side of the São Paulo airport cargo apron, covers an indoor area of 24,800 square meters and an outdoor loading and parking platform of 11,000 square meters. It is currently the largest first-class customs international supervision warehouse in Brazil, featuring functions such as international express processing, international cargo stations, and bonded air storage.

The warehouse is divided into import and export sections. The import section is designed to handle up to 1 million parcels per day and includes areas for air pallet dismantling, security inspection, sorting, inspection, detention, and customs release, with an 80-slot high-speed dual-layer sorting machine. The export section features general cargo and frozen goods areas.

Source: Anjun Express

4. Sinotrans Group Expands Charter Network

On July 3, it was reported that Sinotrans Group is expanding its charter network from Hong Kong. In July, Sinotrans plans to operate up to 260 charter flights per week through a combination of regular charters and block space agreements (BSA). These include 159 cargo flights and 101 passenger-to-cargo flights, with 62 routes to Europe and other regions. Regular charters to the Americas include two routes and five flights, while routes to Europe, Korea, and Dubai include five routes and twelve flights.

Source: Daily Cargo

5. MSC's Fifth Boeing 777F to Begin Commercial Operations

On July 3, it was reported that MSC Air Cargo's fifth freighter has landed at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, marking the imminent start of its commercial operations. The Boeing 777F, registered as I-MSCA, will operate a route from Seattle Paine Airport (PAE) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), managed under MSC’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) acquired through the Aliscargo acquisition. Global supply chain disruptions have delayed the delivery of MSC's fourth and fifth freighters. MSC's current fleet consists of five Boeing 777 freighters, with four operated by Atlas Air.

Source: Compiled by Cross-Border E-commerce Logistics Expert

6. Sanya Airport Opens Its First Fifth-Freedom Cargo Route

On July 3, it was reported that a "Seoul-Sanya-Singapore" cargo flight operated by Incheon Airlines arrived at Sanya Phoenix International Airport, marking the official opening of Sanya Airport's first fifth-freedom cargo route. The Boeing 737-800 freighter, with a maximum payload of 20 tons and a maximum volume of 110 cubic meters, represents a significant breakthrough in Sanya Airport's global air logistics network. This route enables airlines to transport cargo between third countries, enhancing the transportation network among China, South Korea, and Singapore.

Source: CCTV News

7. First Direct Cargo Route to Norway Launched

On July 3, it was reported that Capital Airlines has opened the Nanchang ⇌ Oslo intercontinental cargo route, operated by its Airbus A330 freighter. The route is scheduled for three weekly round-trip flights, with a full cargo capacity of up to 60 tons per flight. Outbound cargo primarily consists of e-commerce goods from major platforms, while inbound cargo is mainly Norwegian salmon. This route is the first direct cargo route to Norway from China, establishing another convenient and efficient air bridge between Jiangxi Province and the Nordic region.

Source: CCTV News

8. Shopee Philippines Launches Advance Payment Feature

On July 3, it was announced that Shopee Philippines has introduced an advance payment feature for local stores, providing eligible sellers with the convenience of quickly recouping funds. Sellers can receive up to 95% of their sales revenue on the day the order is shipped, significantly improving cash flow efficiency. This feature is primarily aimed at local and non-cross-border sellers, requiring a normal Shopee account status and activated seller balance. Existing and new users must complete different KYC processes to activate this feature. Once activated, the system will advance a portion of the funds to the seller's balance at 6 PM daily. Sellers can choose to enable or disable this feature at any time. Despite its convenience, each advance payment incurs a 0.6% fee (minimum Php 1), and the remaining revenue will automatically transfer to the seller's balance once the order is completed.

Source: Shopee

9. eBay Adds Two Certified Warehouse Partners

On July 3, it was reported that eBay has added two new certified warehouse partners: Shenzhen Jinda International Logistics Co., Ltd. for its German warehouse, and Beijing Jingbangda Trading Co, Ltd. for its UK and German warehouses. eBay Certified Warehouses are evaluated and certified by eBay for their excellent logistics performance and stable service. As of now, eBay has granted the eBay Certified Warehouse title to 33 overseas warehouse service providers.

Source: eBay

10. Dianxiaomi ERP Integrates with TikTok Shop Full Service

On July 3, it was reported that Dianxiaomi ERP has integrated with TikTok Shop Full Service. This integration supports TikTok Shop full-service sellers by enabling them to directly create stocking orders and send them to platform warehouses for one-click shipping. The system provides real-time monitoring functions, allowing sellers to instantly track the entire process of their stocking orders, including creation, review, warehousing, and shipping.

Source: Dianxiaomi

11. Alibaba International Station to Launch "Special Promotion" Before the Olympics

On July 3, it was reported that Alibaba International Station will launch a "special promotion" before the Olympics, expected to cover over 15,000 merchants and more than a million products, bringing business growth opportunities for merchants. This initiative is part of Alibaba Group's top-tier partnership plan with the International Olympic Committee. As early as March this year, the export of sports goods to France on the Alibaba International Station platform began to surge. During the Olympics, Alibaba International Station’s AI foreign trade tools and semi-managed services will be further expanded overseas to help Chinese merchants seize the Olympic business opportunities.

Source: Caijing.com

12. China's Foreign Trade Continued to Rise in May

On July 3, it was reported that in May 2024, the national trade promotion system issued various certificates of origin, showing a significant increase compared to the same period last year. This indicates a steady upward trend in China's foreign trade. In May 2024, the national trade promotion system issued a total of 568,300 certificates of origin, ATA carnets, and commercial certificates, an increase of 13.64% year-on-year. This demonstrates the strong resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade. The value of RCEP certificates of origin issued by the national trade promotion system reached $523 million, an increase of 3.04% year-on-year; the number of certificates issued was 18,677, an increase of 24.43% year-on-year. Export destinations include Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, and 12 other member countries.

Source: Guangming Online

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