1.TEMU Now Available in Over 70 Countries and Regions

On July 12, at the opening ceremony of the 2024 China Internet Conference, Zhu Zheng, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Pinduoduo Group, revealed that since its launch in September 2022, TEMU, a subsidiary of Pinduoduo Group, has deeply integrated into over 100 manufacturing industrial zones in Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong, Anhui, and other places. This has facilitated the entry of high-quality manufactured products into more than 70 countries and regions across North America, Europe, and Asia. TEMU offers a wide range of products, including home and garden, pet supplies, clothing, footwear, bags, electronics, beauty products, and sports items, to overseas consumers.

Source: JRJ.com

2.Maersk's First 777F Aircraft Set to Join the Fleet

On July 12, Maersk Air Cargo announced it is preparing to receive its first Boeing 777 freighter. Known globally for its maritime business, Maersk has also shown significant strength and foresight in the air freight sector. Currently, Maersk operates a fleet of Boeing 767 freighters, and the addition of the new Boeing 777F will undoubtedly bring a substantial enhancement to its cargo capacity.

Source: Air Travel

3.Cainiao Provides International Express Logistics Support for "Home of China" Supplies

On July 12, it was reported that the first batch of supplies for the "Home of China" has been gradually arriving in France via Cainiao International Express. This shipment departed from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a few days ago, flying directly to Paris on a Cainiao dedicated air route. After clearance, storage, and transportation by Cainiao's local European team, the supplies will be delivered to the designated receiving location of the "Home of China." Cainiao established a special task force to provide comprehensive international express transportation support upon receiving the logistics request from "Home of China."

Source: 36Kr

4.Amazon Designates YunExpress as Delivery Service Provider

On July 12, Amazon officially introduced the X-Day Delivery Program to sellers, designating YunExpress as the delivery service provider due to its excellent performance in timeliness. This program aims to help self-shipping sellers in Mexico achieve efficient delivery.

Source: YunExpress

5.Shopee Launches Limited-Time Free Advertising Agency Service

On July 12, Shopee announced the launch of a limited-time free Shopee Advertising Agency Service to better serve sellers and achieve optimal advertising results. This service aims to maximize the capabilities of agency services through platform support and empowerment, helping Shopee sellers achieve the best possible advertising outcomes.

Source: Ebrun.com

6.limango Opens to Chinese Third-Party Sellers

On July 12, it was announced that limango, a wholly-owned subsidiary of OTTO Group, has officially opened to Chinese third-party sellers. Established in 2007, limango is one of Germany's most renowned online marketplaces, specializing in clothing, shoes, hats, and home products, and is active in the European markets of Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, and France.

Source: Ebrun.com

7.TikTok Shop Thailand Updates Listing Policy

On July 12, TikTok Shop Thailand announced an update to its cross-border store product detail page policy, emphasizing the need to fill in mandatory product attributes to enhance shopping safety and transparency. Before listing specific categories of products, sellers must submit mandatory attributes, including the Thai Industrial Standards Institute number, Food and Drug Administration registration number, and more. This policy covers multiple fields, including food, baby products, health and beauty, electronics, and pet supplies. The aim is to ensure product compliance and boost buyer trust.

Source: E-commerce China

8.Shopify Updates Store Organization Management Permissions

On July 12, Shopify announced an update to store organization management permissions. Employees can no longer directly view store settings from the organizational level. Employees with access to "organization settings" and management permissions can still view, create, and manage stores, but the organization name card must be edited by the organization owner (e.g., the store owner). This update aims to refine management permissions, ensuring differentiated management for store owners and employees.

Source: Shopify Independent E-commerce Platform

9.Hapag-Lloyd Announces Preliminary First-Half Results

On July 12, Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest shipping company, announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the first half of 2024 and raised its full-year earnings forecast. The data shows that in the first half of this year, Hapag-Lloyd achieved an EBITDA of approximately $2 billion, down 47.4% from $3.8 billion in the same period last year. EBIT was approximately $0.9 billion, down 67.9% from $2.8 billion in the same period last year.

Source: ShippingOne

10. Ezhou Huahu Airport's Cargo Routes Reach 73

On July 12, it was reported that Ezhou Huahu International Airport, the world's fourth and Asia's first and only professional cargo hub airport, has continued to expand its route network and rapidly increase its cargo and mail throughput since its inauguration in July 2022. To date, it has opened 73 cargo routes, including 22 international and 51 domestic routes, forming a hub-and-spoke air cargo network covering the whole country and connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Source: Ezhou Media

11. Guangxi Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Main Lines Reach ASEAN

On July 12, it was reported that Guangxi is vigorously developing cross-border e-commerce targeting ASEAN, forming a multi-line cross-border e-commerce logistics trunk. Parcels from China to Southeast Asia can now achieve "two-day delivery." Several cities in Guangxi have equipped cross-border e-commerce dedicated channels, significantly improving cross-border logistics transmission rates. Nanning has opened over ten cross-border air routes to Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and other destinations. Qinzhou has established a major port sea transport network connecting ASEAN, and Chongzuo has opened over 20 cross-border road logistics routes and over 10 cross-border railway routes, covering the Indochina Peninsula.

Source: China News

12.Brazil's New Import Tax Regulations: Cross-Border Shopping Enjoys Tax Benefits

On July 12, it was reported that the Brazilian government passed Law No. 914/2024, which will make significant adjustments to international cross-border shopping tax standards. Starting August 1, 2024, purchases over $50 on international cross-border shopping platforms participating in the "Conforme Remessa" import tax compliance program will enjoy reduced import taxes. Under Law No. 914/2024, approved in June, purchases under $50 will be subject to a 20% import tax and ICMS (Goods and Services Circulation Tax), resulting in a total tax of approximately 40%.

Source: AMZ123

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