1. China Railway Materials to Invest 15 Million RMB in a Joint Venture

On September 10, China Railway Materials announced that the company, together with China Logistics Co., Ltd. and Qingdao SCO Holding Development Group Co., Ltd., will jointly invest in the establishment of Zhongwu SCO International Logistics Co., Ltd. The registered capital of the joint venture company is 50 million RMB, with China Railway Materials contributing 15 million RMB, holding a 30% stake. This transaction constitutes a related-party transaction and has been approved by the board of directors. The joint venture will focus on railway freight, multimodal transport, and related logistics businesses, helping the company transition towards integrated logistics.

Source: China Railway Materials

2.Major Boost for Overseas Warehouse 9810

On September 10, the State Taxation Administration released the Operational Guidelines for Export Tax Refunds (Exemptions) for Cross-Border E-Commerce Overseas Warehouses (hereinafter referred to as the “Guidelines”). To support the development of the new overseas warehouse model for cross-border e-commerce, tax authorities have optimized the tax refund management system. For goods exported to overseas warehouses, businesses can now choose to apply for tax refunds either as a one-time declaration or in batches based on actual sales. This means that companies no longer need to wait for an entire batch of goods to be fully sold before applying for tax refunds, which significantly simplifies procedures and shortens the process.

This guideline effectively addresses long-standing challenges, such as complex and lengthy tax refund procedures for overseas warehouse exports, creating a favorable compliance environment and providing significant benefits for the development of cross-border e-commerce exports.

Source: State Taxation Administration

3.Maersk's First Boeing 777F Maiden Flight in Hangzhou

On September 10, Maersk Air Cargo’s first Boeing 777F freighter landed at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport at around 2:00 AM on September 7, carrying cargo from Europe. This flight marks the maiden voyage of the aircraft since its delivery in July of this year. While the Boeing 777F cargo plane is now operating regular flights in Hangzhou, Maersk Air Cargo is also preparing for the operation of a second Boeing 777F freighter in China, with plans to further increase regular flights between China and Europe by the end of the year. The second aircraft is expected to be delivered by the end of Q3.

Source: Maersk Group

4. U.S. CBP Tightens T86 Clearance Requirements

On September 10, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the *Air Cargo Advance Screening Guidelines* (ACAS), requiring all Class 86 transactions to be submitted in advance before the goods arrive at the first port of entry, ensuring no omissions or delays. This ACAS will be enforced starting October 3.

Source: CBP

5.HuaHu Airport Advances International "Air-to-Air" Transit

On September 10, Flight I98838 smoothly landed at HuaHu Airport, carrying 3,000 kilograms of cargo. The goods were transshipped from Dhaka, Southeast Asia, to Seoul, South Korea, using HuaHu Airport as a transit hub. Coordinated efforts among various units ensured that the entire process took less than five hours. This marks the first time HuaHu Airport has successfully handled international-to-international "air-to-air" cargo transfer across cargo terminals and airlines, further enhancing the airport’s capability in this area.

Source: Ezhou HuaHu International Airport

6.HuaHu Airport Hits Record High for Weekly International Cargo Flights

On September 10, HuaHu International Airport, Asia's first professional cargo airport, announced that it had reached a record high of over 200 international cargo flights in a single week, offering nearly 13,000 tons of airfreight capacity weekly for international trade. The airport, officially operational since July 17, 2022, opened its international cargo routes on April 1, 2023.

Source: Hubei International Logistics Airport Co., Ltd.

7. Hong Kong Cargo Airlines Launches New Route

On September 10, Hong Kong Cargo Airlines launched a new cargo route between Hong Kong and Budapest, operated by an Airbus A330-200F wide-body freighter, with two weekly flights scheduled for Monday and Saturday. Budapest is the fifth new destination opened by Hong Kong Cargo Airlines this year, further expanding its global network and strengthening Hong Kong's position as a global cargo hub.

Source: Global Air Cargo

8.TEMU's Poland Site Undergoing Beta Testing

On September 10, it was reported that TEMU’s Poland site has entered beta testing. Once officially launched, it will allow shipments to France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Previously, TEMU announced new benefits for European merchants, allowing them to register after the U.S. entities, with registration for Germany, Italy, France, and Spain opening on July 17, and the UK on July 26. This gives European merchants a chance to work closely with the platform and seize the first wave of traffic.

Source: Ebrun

9.Shopee Introduces "Pre-Payment Inspection" Policy

On September 10, Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform Shopee announced the implementation of a new policy, "Pre-Payment Inspection with Immediate Return Option," starting October 3. This policy applies to cash-on-delivery (COD) orders, allowing buyers to inspect packages in the presence of delivery personnel. If the product is defective or does not match the order, buyers can refuse to accept it without payment. Shopee requires delivery personnel to document the inspection process to ensure the policy is followed.

Source: Shopee

10.Ozon to Waive Most Warehouse Storage Fees

On September 10, Ozon announced that starting October 1, most FBO products will be eligible for free storage in Ozon warehouses for the first four months. Additionally, starting in 2025, the free storage period for clothing, footwear, and accessories will be extended to 365 days from the date of storage, while the free storage period for household chemicals, personal care products, and food will remain at three months. Previously, storage fees were adjusted daily based on sales turnover, but now the free storage period has become a fixed cycle. From December 1, Ozon's "super products" (new items and popular products with a median price above 1,000 rubles) will enjoy the same storage conditions as regular products.

Source: Ozon

11. TikTok Shop U.S. Content GMV Growth

On September 10, at the "TikTok Shop Full-Managed Black Friday Kickoff Event," TikTok Shop revealed that after one year in the U.S. market, content GMV has grown rapidly by 557%, highlighting the potential of its content-driven e-commerce model. Wang Xiao, Vice President of TikTok Shop Cross-Border E-commerce, also outlined the strategy of “content-driven global sales,” giving merchants clearer guidance on how to scale their businesses globally.

Source: TikTok Shop Cross-Border E-commerce

12.Maersk Increases Peak Season Surcharges from China to Kenya

On September 10, Maersk announced that from October 1, it will raise peak season surcharges (PSS) for all dry and refrigerated containers shipped from mainland China and Hong Kong to Kenya. The latest PSS from Taiwan to Kenya will take effect on October 5.

Source: Maersk

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