1. Kuehne + Nagel Tops the Global Air Freight Forwarder TOP 25 List Again

On July 5, Armstrong and Associate's data revealed that the air cargo volume of the top 25 air freight forwarders decreased by 9.8% year-on-year in 2023, totaling 15.3 million tons. The top five companies are: Kuehne + Nagel (1st), DHL (2nd), DSV (3rd), DB Schenker (4th), and Sinotrans (5th).

Among them, six Chinese companies made it to the list: Sinotrans (5th), Orient Overseas International (9th), Kerry Logistics (11th), Honour Lane Shipping (17th), CTS International Logistics (21st), and Baltrans Logistics (23rd).

Source: Armstrong and Associate

2. Jiacheng International's International E-commerce Port Project Expected to Start This Year

On July 5, in response to investor inquiries, Jiacheng International stated that the Greater Bay Area (South China) International E-commerce Port project is expected to begin construction in 2024. This project will attract renowned domestic cross-border (live-streaming) e-commerce companies, their upstream and downstream suppliers, and customers. It aims to build an integrated modern international supply chain e-commerce city, featuring a smart logistics center and a platform for e-commerce companies. This development will become a benchmark for integrated e-commerce industries in the Pearl River Delta and across China. The project's total construction area is about 405,600 square meters, with an expected construction period of two and a half years. Barring force majeure, the annual output value of the smart logistics park is expected to reach tens of billions of yuan once the project is fully operational.

Additionally, Jiacheng International provides multiple cross-border e-commerce services for SHEIN, offering a comprehensive service model that has been fully recognized by cross-border e-commerce platform companies, leading to an expansion of the company's business services.

Source: Jiacheng International

3. Lufthansa Approved to Acquire New Italy Airline

On July 5, it was announced that the EU antitrust authorities have officially approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways (New Italy Airline) for 325 million euros (350 million USD). This marks a decisive advancement in the acquisition process that has been ongoing for three to four years. Since Lufthansa notified the EU of its acquisition intention in November 2023, the EU antitrust authorities deliberated for several months before announcing this latest decision. According to the agreement reached in May 2023, Lufthansa Group will invest 325 million euros to acquire the remaining 59% stake.

Source: Civil Aviation Data Expert

4. DHL Chooses Northern Air Cargo to Operate U.S. West Coast Routes

On July 5, it was reported that DHL has added Northern Air Cargo to its roster of contractors responsible for connecting its air hubs and local package distribution centers within its air network.

Last month, Northern Air Cargo began using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to serve communities from its base in Anchorage, Alaska. The aircraft also operates freighter routes for sister companies Aloha Air Cargo and StratAir in Miami. This converted 737-800 freighter shuttles daily between Los Angeles International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and Reno, Nevada.

Source: Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Expert Compilation

5. Kuehne + Nagel Moves into New Cargo Facility at Birmingham Airport

On July 5, it was reported that Kuehne + Nagel has moved into its new headquarters at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to better manage the weekly charter cargo flights from Stuttgart, Germany, which began last year.

The facility covers 53,000 square feet and includes warehouse space and administrative offices, 17 truck dock doors, and five airside ramps. As the airport's first common-use cargo terminal, it is part of a new focus to attract cargo business.

Source: Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Expert Compilation

6. Global AliExpress Settles in Chongqing Xiyong Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park

On July 5, it was announced that Global AliExpress has settled in Xiyong Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park. The establishment of Global AliExpress in Xiyong aims to create the Sichuan-Chongqing Global AliExpress Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park. It will conduct training for cross-border e-commerce personnel, merchant services, operational management, and attract business and traffic in Xiyong. Additionally, by leveraging the product advantages of Chongqing's specialized industrial zones, the project will cultivate more local cross-border e-commerce enterprises and support the export of Chongqing products. Following the project's implementation, it will also guide the construction of a Global AliExpress Southwest Distribution Warehouse to provide warehousing and logistics services, including collection, consolidation, and shipping, for sellers in the southwest region.

Source: Hualong Network

7. TikTok U.S. Live Stream Sales Expected to Exceed $5 Million per Session

On July 5, FastMoss released the 2024 Mid-year TikTok Ecosystem Development White Paper. The data shows that from January to June, there were 140 live streams in the U.S. with GMV exceeding $100,000 per session. FastMoss anticipates that by November, the sales from a single TikTok live stream in the U.S. will exceed $5 million for the first time. By the end of 2024, the number of influencers using TikTok's shopping feature in the U.S. is expected to exceed 2 million.

Source: 36Kr

8. TikTok Shop Philippines Adjusts Fulfillment Cycle

On July 5, it was reported that in preparation for the 7.7 promotion, TikTok Shop Philippines announced adjustments to the fulfillment cycle for orders placed from July 5 to July 8. For orders confirmed between July 5 and July 6, the final booking date is adjusted to July 7, and the final shipping date is July 8. For orders confirmed between July 7 and July 8, the final booking date is adjusted to July 9, and the final shipping date is July 10. Sellers must ensure that all orders are fulfilled within the extended fulfillment period, with packages being packed and picked up by logistics providers within 48 hours after the order status changes to "Awaiting Shipment - Awaiting Receipt." In case of fulfillment or logistics issues, sellers can submit tickets through the help center or contact online customer service. Additionally, all couriers will operate normally from Monday to Saturday to ensure smooth logistics.

Source: TikTok Shop

9. Amazon UK Launches Special Offer for Young Users

On July 5, it was announced that Amazon UK will launch a special offer for young users ahead of the Prime Day sale on July 16-17. From now until Prime Day, eligible young users can enjoy Prime membership at half price, with a monthly fee of £4.49 and an annual fee of £47.49. This initiative aims to attract more young consumers to join Prime and enjoy benefits such as fast free shipping, exclusive deals, Prime Video, Amazon Music, as well as free meal delivery benefits from Deliveroo and HelloFresh, discounted tickets at Odeon cinemas, free games on Prime Gaming, and monthly free subscriptions to eBooks, magazines, and comics.

Source: Amazon

10. Shopee Philippines Adjusts Transaction Service Fee

On July 5, Shopee Philippines announced an adjustment to the transaction service fee rate. Sellers participating in the free shipping campaign will receive a 2.24% discount on the transaction service fee. Sellers who meet the quick shipping threshold will receive an additional 1% discount on the transaction service fee. Sellers participating in both activities will receive a 3.24% discount on the transaction service fee.

Source: Shopee Philippines

11. Temu and Shein Popular in the Australian Market

On July 5, it was reported that due to the high cost-effectiveness and wide variety of products offered by Temu and Shein, 70% of Australian consumers frequently use these platforms. A survey conducted by Omnisend among 4,000 people in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada showed that 70% of Australians shopped on platforms like Temu and Shein in the past year, with 58% shopping on Shein and 12% on Temu. The most popular product categories were clothing on Shein (57%) and home goods on Temu (35%).

Source: AMZ123

12. China Post Supply Chain Opens New Cargo Route

On July 5, it was announced that China Post Supply Chain has opened a new "Ezhou ⇌ New York" air cargo route. This route is operated by Atlas Air's B747F freighter, with a maximum cargo capacity of 105 tons and a maximum cargo volume of 680 cubic meters. There are three flights per week, aiming to create a competitive China-US international air cargo route product with a transit time of 5-7 days. It offers customers a full door-to-door service process, including domestic pickup, domestic warehousing, domestic transportation, export customs clearance, international transportation, customs clearance, and overseas delivery.

Source: China Post Supply Chain

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