1、JD's Hourly Delivery Service Launched in Europe

On July 10, JD's European omnichannel retail brand ochama launched a one-hour delivery service for selected products in most areas of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Reportedly, users can experience this service when placing orders between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM local time. Orders placed outside this time frame will be delivered by 10:00 AM the next day. Additionally, ochama has recently installed over 1,000 self-pickup lockers in the Netherlands, Belgium, and other locations.

Source: Jiemian News

2、Jiayou International's Net Profit for the First Half of the Year Expected to Increase by 48%-58%

On July 10, Jiayou International Logistics Co., Ltd. announced that due to the booming China-Mongolia market, the initiation of business development in the African cross-border logistics market, and the continued growth of the Central Asian market business, it expects to achieve a net profit attributable to the parent company of 746 million to 796 million yuan in the first half of 2024, an increase of 48% to 58% year-on-year

Source: Jiayou International

3、TikTok Shop's UK GMV Reaches New High

On July 10, it was reported that after the TikTok Shop's US market summer promotion repeatedly broke records, the UK market summer promotion also reported frequent successes, with payment GMV surging 162%; live streaming GMV surging 280%; shopping mall GMV surging 154%; and short video GMV surging 171%. Not only did the daily GMV repeatedly set new records, but the overall fully managed platform also reached a historical high.

Source: TikTok Shop Cross-border E-commerce

4、West Post WPLA15 Overseas Warehouse Officially Put into Operation

On July 10, it was reported that the West Post WPLA15 overseas warehouse has been officially put into operation. The newly launched LA15 overseas warehouse is a self-operated warehouse by West Post, with a total area of 580,000 square feet. The large storage capacity can accommodate more medium to large items. After the LA15 overseas warehouse is put into operation, its business scope will cover the entire chain of cross-border logistics, with core businesses including FBA transfer, drop shipping, and overseas warehousing. Additionally, the warehouse provides value-added services such as container pick-up at the port, fast in and out, warehouse inventory, labeling, re-packaging, and accessory sorting.

Source: West Post Smart Warehouse

5、TikTok Shop UK Launches "Million Pound Club

On July 10, it was reported that TikTok Shop launched an incentive program called the "Million Pound Club" for UK merchants, offering benefits such as commission-free transactions, logistics fulfillment, and brand promotion. This program aims to attract more new merchants to join the UK market through a series of special incentive policies and strong platform support, helping them achieve a sales breakthrough of one million pounds. New merchants who successfully join within 14 days can enjoy commission-free benefits until September 30.

Source: Net Economy Society

6、Alibaba International Signs Tony Parker as Brand Ambassador

On July 10, Alibaba International announced the signing of French basketball legend Tony Parker as a brand ambassador to further promote B2B e-commerce. With the Paris Olympics approaching, Alibaba International will launch advertisements at major landmarks in Paris and host a series of events. Additionally, a special promotion event is planned to go live before the Olympics, covering over 15,000 merchants. Alibaba International has also become the B2B e-commerce partner for the UEFA European Championship this year.

Source: JRJ.com

7、Shopify App Optimizes Inventory Scanning Feature

On July 10, Shopify App released a series of optimizations aimed at providing a seamless experience between mobile and desktop, helping merchants manage operations more efficiently. Among the updates is an enhanced inventory scanner designed to streamline inventory adjustment processes. Merchants can now quickly adjust inventory between different locations and continuously scan multiple items without the scanner's inbound list interfering. Additionally, to improve accuracy and add barcode support, inventory data processed by the scanner will now be synced with Shopify POS.

Source: Shopify Independent E-commerce Subscription

8、Shopee Opens New Transfer Warehouses in Jinan and Nanning

On July 10, Shopee opened new transfer warehouses in Jinan, Shandong Province, and Nanning, Guangxi Province, in North China. These warehouses are open to all SLS sellers and currently only support courier delivery to the warehouse, not seller self-delivery or cargo transport via Lalamove.

Source: Shopee

9、eBay Adds Two New Certified Docking Warehouses

On July 10, eBay announced the addition of two new certified docking warehouses to help sellers expand their overseas warehousing business. After rigorous selection and evaluation, Shenzhen Jinda International Logistics Co., Ltd.’s Germany warehouse and Beijing Jingbangda Trade Co., Ltd.’s UK and Germany warehouses have been certified by eBay. Certified docking warehouses are logistics providers with excellent performance and stable services approved by eBay. To date, eBay has certified 33 overseas warehousing service providers.

Source: eBay

10、Central Asia Airlines Opens New Cargo Route

On July 10, Central Asia Airlines announced the opening of a new cargo route "Shijiazhuang-Ostrava," operated by a B767 full-freighter. The Shijiazhuang-Ostrava route will operate 6-7 flights per week to better meet customers' air transport needs. As of 2024, Shijiazhuang Airport operates cargo services with five airlines, serving four international cargo routes to Ostrava, Moscow, Tokyo, and Seoul. The Ostrava route has introduced cross-border e-commerce cargo from companies like TEMU, significantly increasing cargo volume and necessitating more frequent flights.

Source: China Civil Aviation Network

11、Haikou Meilan Airport’s Annual International Cargo Volume Exceeds 10,000 Tons for the First Time

On July 10, it was reported that Haikou Meilan Airport’s annual international cargo and mail throughput exceeded 10,000 tons for the first time, a 187% year-on-year increase, setting a new historical record. The airport’s cross-border e-commerce business has transported 4.81 million orders, totaling 6,094 tons, with a declared value of 480 million yuan, increasing 90 times, 99 times, and 56 times respectively from last year. International express services completed a total weight of approximately 469 tons, with an average daily clearance of 2,500-3,000 small parcels.

Source: Hainan Net TV

12、Domestic Airlines Recently Acquired Nine New Cargo Aircraft

On July 10, it was reported that domestic airlines recently acquired nine new cargo aircraft. In May, JD Airlines leased one B737-800F from AerCap, registered as B-225M; in June, Postal Airlines purchased two B737-800Fs, registered as B-5301 and B-5302, and in July, purchased another B737-800F, registered as B-5303. In June, China Airlines purchased two B777Fs, registered as B-18780 and B-18781; in June, China Cargo Airlines purchased two B777Fs, registered as B-223S and B-223T; and in July, Sichuan Airlines purchased one A330-300F, registered as B-32GX.

Source: Civil Aviation Leisure Station

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