1、Eastern Airlines Logistics Improves South China Air Logistics Network

On July 31, Eastern Airlines Logistics held a launch ceremony for its South China branch in Shenzhen. A spokesperson for Eastern Airlines Logistics stated that the South China branch will leverage the company's global route network resources and the regional advantages of South China to further develop a more comprehensive air logistics network, contributing to the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

According to industry insiders, the establishment of the South China branch in Shenzhen is not only an important step in Eastern Airlines Logistics' "dual-core and dual-wing" network layout but also a concrete action in response to the national call for deepening reform and innovation-driven development. This initiative supports the construction of the "Belt and Road," the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the development of a strong transportation country. In recent years, Eastern Airlines Logistics has been operating high-quality all-cargo routes between Shenzhen and Los Angeles, and Shenzhen and London, further facilitating the logistics channels connecting South China with Europe and the United States, and promoting international trade in the Greater Bay Area.

Source: Shanghai Securities News

2、FedEx Further Optimizes Service Network

On July 31, FedEx announced the further optimization of its import and export service network in Beijing and Tianjin, effective immediately. This service enhancement will optimize capacity and services to and from Europe, the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent/Africa, and some Asia-Pacific countries/regions, providing efficient, flexible, and reliable services to meet the diverse needs of customers. With this optimization, the cut-off time for same-day export flight services will be extended. If shippers use the "FedEx Online Declaration Tool" to submit declaration data, it will be more efficient and convenient. Submitting declaration data before the cut-off time will help ensure that shipments catch the same-day export flights.

Source: FedEx

3、Eight Departments Promote the Construction of National Postal Hubs

On July 31, the State Post Bureau, together with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, the State Administration of Taxation, the National Railway Administration, and the Civil Aviation Administration of China, issued the "Guiding Opinions on the Layout and Construction of National Postal Express Hubs." The document states that by 2027, approximately 30 national postal express hubs will be initially established, forming a demonstrative and leading role nationwide. By 2035, around 80 national postal express hubs will be built, creating a well-planned, fully functional, smart, efficient, green, and safe national postal express hub network.

Source: State Post Bureau

4、China Post ePacket Adds New Route to Kazakhstan on Ozon

On July 31, China Post's ePacket service announced the addition of a new route to Kazakhstan, extending its transportation services to cover CIS countries. As a standard direct logistics service for cross-border small packages, ePacket currently covers mainstream routes. With the previously launched China-Russia route, China Post now covers both the Russian and Kazakh markets on the Ozon platform. The air freight and special offer solutions for the Ozon Kazakhstan route are now available to meet different logistics needs of sellers, who can choose between air freight or special offer solutions based on their requirements.

Source: China Post

5、General Administration of Customs Promotes New Model for Cross-border E-commerce Export Goods

On July 31, at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on promoting high-quality development, Lu Daliang, spokesperson and director of the Statistics and Analysis Department of the General Administration of Customs, stated that they are currently studying and promoting the "inspection before loading" model for cross-border e-commerce export goods, as well as expanding the scope of cross-border e-commerce retail export return pilot areas. They will continue to optimize and improve the customs clearance service system for cross-border e-commerce, further simplifying procedures and optimizing services to better meet the needs of consumers and enterprises for "buying globally and selling globally."

Source: China.com

6、Huahu International Airport Adds New All-Cargo Aircraft

On July 31, with the smooth landing of an A321F all-cargo aircraft on the runway of Ezhou Huahu International Airport, IndiGo's regular all-cargo route "Ezhou = Kolkata" successfully made its maiden flight. According to the flight schedule, the "Ezhou = Kolkata" all-cargo route operates three round trips per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, providing 160 tons of air cargo capacity per week. Imports mainly include fresh products, while exports primarily consist of cross-border e-commerce goods and various general goods.

Source: Ezhou Huahu International Airport

7、Amazon Releases "Brand Growth Ladder"

On July 31, Amazon released the "Brand Growth Ladder." By studying global brand seller data, the Brand Growth Ladder outlines the four stages of brand growth, summarizing the core objectives to focus on at each stage, the key performance indicators for evaluation, and the recommended core tools and solutions to help brands advance to the next stage. Additionally, to protect the achievements of sellers' brand building, brand protection products run through all stages, helping brand sellers prevent counterfeit and unauthorized reselling, creating a brand moat.

Source: Amazon Global Selling

8、Cainiao Supply Chain Reaches New Cooperation

On July 31, Hunan Xiangyuefei International Logistics, a subsidiary of Zhuzhou City Development Group, announced a cooperation agreement with Cainiao Supply Chain. The two parties will jointly create a cross-border logistics service network centered around Zhuzhou and establish the Cainiao International Hunan Logistics Distribution Center. They will cooperate in enhancing national and global logistics service capabilities, digital supply chain capabilities, and expanding influence.

Source: Zhuzhou State-Owned Assets

9、MSC Upgrades WALLABY Route

On July 31, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced adjustments to its Asia-Oceania transport network, upgrading the WALLABY route. The new WALLABY route's port sequence is: Hong Kong - Yantian - Xiamen - Shanghai - Ningbo - Sydney - Melbourne - Auckland - Bluff - Lyttelton - Wellington - Napier - Tauranga - Melbourne - Brisbane - Hong Kong. The maiden voyage will be carried out by "MSC TANIA," departing from Hong Kong on August 19, voyage number KN434A. Additionally, the adjusted route will fully cover New Zealand ports including Bluff and seamlessly connect with MSC’s global network through major hubs in Hong Kong, Yantian, Shanghai, and Ningbo.

Source: China Shipping Weekly

10、Hapag-Lloyd Increases Ocean Freight Rates

On July 31, renowned German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd announced a substantial increase in ocean freight rates from August 15 to 31. The increase applies to shipments from India (Nhava Sheva and Mundra ports) and Pakistan (Karachi port) to the Mediterranean and North Africa regions. The rate hike covers 20-foot and 40-foot containers, with base freight rates rising by $600, whether heading to the Western Mediterranean and North Africa (including Spain, Portugal, Italy, etc.) or the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea regions (including Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, etc.). This move by Hapag-Lloyd may reflect ongoing fluctuations in the global shipping market and rising logistics costs, posing cost challenges for importers and exporters relying on this route.

Source: Hapag-Lloyd

11、China's Cross-border E-commerce Imports and Exports Reach 1.22 Trillion Yuan in the First Half of the Year

On July 31, according to customs statistics, China’s cross-border e-commerce imports and exports totaled 1.22 trillion yuan in the first half of 2024, an increase of 10.5% year-on-year, outpacing the 4.4 percentage point growth of the country’s overall foreign trade during the same period. Compared to 2018, China’s cross-border e-commerce imports and exports grew by 1.2 times in 2023, achieving significant acceleration.

Source: Xinhua News Agency Weekly

12、Shenzhen's Cross-border E-commerce Imports and Exports Increase by 130% Year-on-Year in the First Half of the Year

On July 31, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Commerce held a special press conference on cross-border e-commerce, showcasing the industry's achievements in the first half of the year. Guangdong's cross-border e-commerce has seen continuous rapid development, with the total scale ranking first nationwide. Shenzhen performed particularly well, with a year-on-year increase of 130% in cross-border e-commerce imports and exports in the first half of 2024. A representative from the Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Commerce highlighted the notable gathering effect of the main entities, the effectiveness of the pilot projects, well-established supporting infrastructure, and a developed cross-border logistics network, all contributing to the positive results of Shenzhen's cross-border e-commerce comprehensive pilot zone construction.

Source: Sina Finance

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