1. Maersk Opens New Distribution Center

On July 19, it was announced that Maersk recently opened a new distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona, covering 150,000 square feet. The facility will provide warehousing and distribution services for various leisure, utility, and outdoor equipment.

Source: Maersk

2. TEMU Semi-Managed Opens for European Entities

On July 19, it was officially announced that European local stores will welcome new benefits, with merchants owning European entities now open for registration. Germany, Italy, France, and Spain are currently open, while the UK will open on July 26 at 16:00. This means that European merchants will have the opportunity to contact category operations to get on the whitelist in advance, thus seizing the first wave of traffic bonuses.

Source: Yi Xiaocang

3. TikTok Shop Partners with Gooten

On July 19, it was announced that print-on-demand fulfillment and technology solutions provider Gooten has partnered with TikTok Shop to offer sellers print-on-demand solutions, including product catalogs, supply chain, and order fulfillment. This partnership enables TikTok Shop sellers to leverage Gooten's extensive print-on-demand catalog and fulfillment network to rapidly expand their business, with over 425 product listings and more than 100 production locations.

Source: PRNewswire

4. CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics Establishes Joint Venture

On July 19, CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, announced that it has signed an agreement with Almajdouie Logistics, one of Saudi Arabia's leading logistics providers, to establish a joint venture. This joint venture will have approximately 2,000 employees in Saudi Arabia and a fleet of more than 2,000 assets locally. CEVA Logistics will hold the majority stake in the joint venture.

Source: Yihangyun

5. Amazon Expands Warehouse and Distribution Network

On July 19, Amazon Warehouse and Distribution (AWD) announced a series of service upgrades and storage fee reductions, expanding the storage range to include footwear products and offering rate discounts: a 25% discount on AWD storage fees and a 15% discount on handling and transportation fees for fees incurred between July 1 and September 30, 2024 (Pacific Time), to help sellers better control cross-border logistics costs during the peak season and achieve efficient cross-border supply chain management. With this expansion of storage categories, products in categories such as apparel, beauty and skincare, toys, and outdoor products can be stored in AWD.

Source: AWD

6. Shopify Upgrades Visual Filters and Banner Translation Features

On July 19, it was announced that the Shopify Search & Discovery app optimized its visual filters to more effectively support image search and discovery functions. This improvement not only helps customers quickly browse and understand different filter options but also helps them precisely locate and find desired products. Merchants can display icons, logos, and detailed product images in a more intuitive and attractive way, combining them with filter values to provide a better shopping experience for customers. Additionally, when customers browse the store, the Shopify cookie banner supports localization in the native language, ensuring clear and user-friendly communication. Shopify now offers default banner text translations in 32 languages, providing merchants with multilingual support.

Source: Shopify

7. Amazon Prime Day First Day US Online Sales Announced

On July 19, Adobe Analytics reported that US consumer spending on the first day of Amazon Prime Day increased by 11.7% year-over-year, reaching $7.2 billion, compared to $6.4 billion on the first day in 2023.

Source: Adobe Analytics

8. Walmart Launches 2024 Omnichannel Global Expansion Plan

On July 19, Walmart Global E-commerce announced the launch of the "2024 Walmart Omnichannel Global Expansion Plan," providing sellers with one-stop cross-border solutions, covering store operations, customized support, event resources, and more. Quality sellers who successfully join the 2024 Walmart Omnichannel Global Expansion Plan will enjoy 180 days of 1V1 exclusive advisory services provided by the large customer expansion team. This service will comprehensively cover key aspects such as merchant recruitment, product selection, logistics, advertising, and event registration, providing sellers with comprehensive, one-stop business growth solutions and consulting support.

Source: Walmart Global E-commerce

9. HMM and ONE Launch New Route

On July 19, South Korean container shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced the launch of a new route connecting Asia and Latin America. HMM will cooperate with Ocean Network Express (ONE) to launch the Far East-Latin America Express (FLX) route. The inaugural voyage will depart from Shanghai on August 16, with a route cycle of 42 days, serving the ports of Busan in Korea, Shanghai in China, and Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico.

Source: Shipping Network

10. COSCO Shipping Ports Throughput Exceeds 5 Million

On July 19, it was announced that with the successful departure of the "COSCO Neptune" ship, COSCO Shipping Ports Abu Dhabi Terminal's cumulative throughput exceeded 5 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). As an important China-UAE cooperation project, the COSCO Shipping Ports Abu Dhabi Terminal has played a positive role in Khalifa Port's entry into the top 50 ports worldwide. In the first six months of this year, the terminal's throughput increased by more than 35% year-over-year.

Source: COSCO Shipping

11. Miami International Airport Plans to Invest in Cargo Facilities

On July 19, the Miami-Dade County Commission approved at least $400 million in private investment to build a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport (MIA), the first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere. According to the official statement, the project, once completed, will increase the airport's total cargo capacity by at least 50%, with an annual cargo volume potentially reaching 2 million tons.

Source: Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Expert

12. Haikou Opens "1210" Cross-Border E-commerce Bonded Import Business

On July 19, it was reported that a batch of shampoo imported from Turkey was delivered to consumers across the country from the Haikou Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone, marking the completion of the first "1210" cross-border e-commerce bonded import business in the Haikou Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone. Under the "1210" import model, e-commerce companies can pre-purchase large quantities of imported goods from abroad based on market forecasts and consumer demand, store them in customs special supervision areas, and clear customs upon receiving orders from domestic consumers. The goods are then delivered to consumers through domestic express delivery.

Source: China News Network

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