1. DHL Supply Chain Strengthens Fulfillment Capabilities in France

On July 22, it was reported that DHL Supply Chain has enhanced its fulfillment capabilities in France by integrating Shippingbo’s e-commerce order and inventory management technology. DHL stated that after integrating Shippingbo’s e-commerce logistics technology into DHL’s delivery network, customers will be able to centrally manage e-commerce orders and inventory without being restricted by sales channels. The DHL Fulfillment Network provides online retailers with a network of over 40 logistics centers dedicated to processing e-commerce orders, enabling next-day delivery in major international markets.

Source: State Post Bureau

2.MSC Air Cargo Launches Inaugural Flight from Milan to Hong Kong

 On July 22, MSC Air Cargo announced the launch of its first commercial flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. According to the official press release, the Malpensa-Hong Kong-Malpensa route will operate twice weekly. The addition of this aircraft complements a fleet of five Boeing 777-200 freighters, known for their fuel efficiency measures, further solidifying MSC Air Cargo’s position as a leader in the air freight logistics industry.

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

3. SHEIN Announces Full-Scale Production Activities in Brazil

On July 22, SHEIN announced that its production activities in Brazil have fully commenced. In April 2023, SHEIN invested 750 million Brazilian Reais to collaborate with local factories to produce 100% Brazil-made products. SHEIN emphasized its commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and partners through local operations and production, promoting the development of the local economy. Despite some challenges, SHEIN remains dedicated to achieving its goal of 85% local sales in Brazil.

 Source: E-commerce Research Center

4. US Logistics Giant Flexport Expands into Vietnam Market

 On July 22, it was reported that American logistics unicorn Flexport is offering international freight forwarding and supply chain services to customers in Vietnam. The company has opened an office in Vietnam and plans to scale up local operations by partnering with Vietnam's robust infrastructure company ITL, integrating assets, technology, and a global network to enhance its ability to serve global customers.

It is known that in Vietnam, Flexport has supported over 1,300 factories, helping them ship goods to more than 500 importers worldwide. In recent years, Vietnam has become a significant strategic market for Flexport, being the company’s second-largest ocean shipping region after China, and is expected to continue growing. Flexport is also committed to driving the growth of e-commerce and high-value/electronic industries through digital solutions and a solid network, offering value-added services.

Source: Ebrun

5. Amazon Announces 2024 Prime Day Results

On July 22, Amazon announced the results of Prime Day 2024: this year’s Prime Day was the largest ever in Amazon’s history. During the two-day event, Amazon set a new sales record, with the number of items sold surpassing all previous years. This year’s Prime Day also featured the most promotions for small and medium-sized businesses, with global third-party sellers, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises including Chinese sellers, selling over 200 million items. During this year’s Prime Day, the number of Prime members shopping increased by millions compared to the same period last year. In the three weeks leading up to the event, the number of users registering as Prime members hit a record high, with millions of new members added globally. Prime members worldwide saved billions of dollars on various category discounts.

Source: Amazon

6. TikTok Shop Fully Launches JIT Mode

On July 22, it was reported that to provide merchants with a more flexible stocking mode and help them secure sales certainty, TikTok Shop has now launched the JIT (Just-In-Time) mode at the fully managed level. JIT mode means “order first, then supply.” Merchants meeting the relevant conditions do not need to pre-stock goods in TikTok Shop’s warehouse; they only need to deliver the goods to the warehouse within a specified time frame according to sales orders.

Source: E-commerce Research Center

7. Wildberries Launches 24/7 Parcel Locker Delivery Service

 On July 22, it was reported that Russian e-commerce platform Wildberries recently announced a partnership with Moscow's Postamat post office to launch a 24/7 parcel locker delivery service to enhance user shopping experience. These lockers are located in residential buildings and public transportation stations, allowing Wildberries users to choose the nearest parcel locker from over 900 locations on the website or app to arrange order delivery. The average delivery time from the dispatch warehouse to the parcel locker is approximately 16 hours (including evening orders), with delivery speed varying based on the location of the dispatch warehouse.

 Source: oborot.ru

8. Taobao Launches New Overseas Project

On July 22, it was reported that Taobao has secretly launched a new overseas project called the “Global Free Shipping Plan for Apparel.” Taobao Apparel will provide high postage subsidies and offer free shipping directly to overseas consumers. Merchants have the right to set prices and own the goods, without the need to open another store or worry about cross-border logistics. After receiving orders, they only need to send the goods to a domestic consolidation warehouse, where the receipt is confirmed upon arrival, with no returns, refunds, or shipping insurance. This initiative aims to help apparel merchants, who have faced high return rates, high inventory, and high costs this year, to quickly expand into new overseas markets at low costs.

Source: Ebrun

9. COSCO Shipping Launches Express Delivery Service

 On July 22, it was reported that COSCO Shipping has launched an express delivery service from East China (Shanghai) and South China (Yantian) to the US inland. The one-stop express delivery solution from East China (Shanghai) and South China (Yantian) to US inland cities (Chicago, Kansas City, Dallas, Memphis, Atlanta) includes full container ocean shipping, optional customs clearance, trucking, and transloading to 53-foot containers, with direct delivery to customer warehouses using a team driver mode.

Source: Maritime News

10. Atlas Air Finances Purchase of Three B747 Freighters

 On July 22, it was reported that Atlas Air has obtained $90 million in senior debt financing from Avolon to purchase three Boeing 747-400 freighters to support e-commerce customers. Earlier this year, Atlas stated it would focus on international widebody aircraft, thus adding additional planes. As part of this focus, the airline will exit its domestic 737 and 767 operations on behalf of Amazon.

Source: Global Air Cargo

11. Menzies and KLM Renew Contract at AMS

On July 22, it was reported that Menzies Aviation and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have renewed their major cargo and ground handling contract at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The ground handling service provider will provide cargo warehouse and ramp handling services for all KLM/Martinair cargo operations at AMS for the next five years. Once the expansion is complete, the airport team will manage approximately 600 aircraft turns, handling nearly 100,000 tons of cargo annually.

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

12. European E-commerce Market Grows Steadily in First Half of 2024

On July 22, it was reported that the latest research report jointly released by NIQ and Foxintelligence shows that in the first half of 2024, the number of users in the European online channel increased by 1%, and the frequency of online shopping increased by 4%. By comparison, the number of users in the US remained flat, while the purchasing frequency increased by 2%. India performed remarkably, with a 13% increase in the number of purchases, surpassing Europe and the US, although the number of buyers increased by only 1%.

 Source: Going Global

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