1. 2025 National Postal Work Conference Report 

On January 10, the State Post Bureau released the 2025 National Postal Work Conference Report. The report emphasizes the implementation of the strategy to expand domestic demand, supporting the deep integration and mutual benefit with new business models such as live-streaming e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce, contributing to over 13 trillion yuan in physical goods online retail sales. In particular, cross-border express delivery is accelerating. Efforts have been made to enhance hub construction, with international sorting centers such as Liège in Belgium successfully commencing operations. Nearly 300 overseas sorting centers and over 300 overseas warehouses have been built. The capacity for trunk line transport has been strengthened, with 16 China-Europe Railway Express postal routes and 25 dedicated sea mail routes now operational. The overseas ground network has been improved, with the volume of international and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan express services growing by 25%.

Source: State Post Bureau

2. TEMU Global Downloads Near 900 Million

On January 10, it was reported that the global e-commerce app download volume grew from 4.3 billion in 2019 to 6.5 billion in 2024. TEMU maintained its rapid global expansion, topping the download charts in over 40 countries and winning the global e-commerce app download and growth rankings. In 2024, TEMU’s download volume grew by 69%, reaching 550 million, and by the end of 2024, global downloads had nearly reached 900 million.

Source: Sensor Tower

3. Logistics Giants Like XPO, DSV Open New Warehouses

On January 10, companies such as XPO, Schneider, Prologis, Kuehne + Nagel, and DSV have opened new facilities, docks, and warehouses, anticipating increased manufacturing trade between the U.S. and Mexico. According to a recent industry report by Newmark Research, domestic freight volumes in the U.S. have grown by 25% over the past 20 years, and logistics inventory has increased by 35%, requiring infrastructure improvements to ensure optimal supply chain operations. The report notes a strong correlation between investment in transportation infrastructure and the expansion of industrial occupancy.

Source: Wall Street Journal

4. Cainiao Opens 3 New Cross-border Merchant Centers

 On January 10, Cainiao International Express opened three new cross-border merchant centers in Huizhou, Guangdong, Zhengzhou, Henan, and Chengdu, Sichuan, covering cross-border merchants in South China, Central China, and Southwest China. Following the establishment of centers in East and South China, the network is now expanding to Central and Southwest China. Cainiao has now established five cross-border merchant centers across the country, aiming to save 5%-10% in logistics costs for small and medium-sized merchants by customizing high-cost-effective international express solutions.

Source: Caijing.com

5. Amazon Plans to Build New Warehouse Distribution Center 

On January 10, Amazon announced plans to construct and operate a new warehouse distribution center in Southern Pines, North Carolina, to expand its logistics network. According to recent filings, Amazon purchased nearly 16 acres of land in the Southern Pines Business Park for $1.06 million. The land is part of an 81-acre parcel owned by RAB Investment Company. This site, near major transport routes and residential areas, will be developed into a last-mile delivery center, receiving and sorting packages to ensure timely delivery to final destinations.

Source: Amazon

6. TikTok Becomes the Preferred Shopping Platform for U.S. Consumers 

On January 10, Adobe Express released a survey of 1,005 U.S. TikTok users, showing that convenience (53%) and competitive pricing (52%) are the main reasons for using TikTok. The top reasons for not using the platform included trust issues (49%) and unfamiliarity (40%). Respondents listed TikTok as their most frequently used brand discovery platform, followed by YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). The primary reasons for selecting TikTok as a brand discovery tool included diverse content (49%), short content (42%), and more effective algorithms (40%).

Source: Adobe Express

7. UPS Completes Acquisition of a Logistics Supplier 

On January 10, UPS announced that it had completed the acquisition of Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, which provide leading healthcare logistics solutions across Europe.

Source: UPS

8. Lufthansa to Acquire 41% Stake in ITA 

On January 10, Lufthansa announced that it would acquire a 41% stake in Italy’s state-owned airline ITA on January 13, marking the conclusion of years of negotiations. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr made the announcement at an employee event. A Lufthansa spokesperson declined to comment on the exact date but reiterated that the acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2025.

Source: Global Economy

9. PanDing International Launches Scheduled Charter Flight Between Zhengzhou and Chicago 

On January 10, PanDing International successfully launched its scheduled charter flight between Zhengzhou and Chicago. This new route supports the deepened cooperation between PanDing International and TEMU. It marks a significant breakthrough in PanDing International’s air logistics field and a milestone in its partnership with TEMU.

Source: PanDing International

10. Huahu Airport to Open More Than 20 Cargo Routes

 On January 10, during the 9th People's Congress of Ezhou, Mayor Wang Xiwei presented the government work report, stating that Huahu International Free Trade Aviation Port would accelerate its construction in 2025. Over the next year, more than 20 new domestic and international cargo routes will be launched, with a target of a 20% increase in annual cargo and mail volume. The report also mentioned the promotion of international airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Deutsche Bahn, as well as large logistics integrators, to settle in the area.

Source: Chutian Metropolitan News

11. Civil Aviation Industry Completed 8.98 Million Tons of Cargo and Mail in 2024

 On January 10, the Civil Aviation Administration held the 2025 National Civil Aviation Work Conference, disclosing that in 2024, the entire civil aviation industry completed a total of 8.98 million tons of cargo and mail, representing a 22.1% year-on-year increase. International cargo and mail transport grew by 29.3%.

Source: Guandian News

12. Guangzhou Customs Issues Measures to Optimize Port Business Environment

 On January 10, Guangzhou Customs released 20 measures to foster new foreign trade momentum, promote high-quality exports and imports, assist businesses in reducing costs, and improve cross-border trade facilitation. These measures include supporting the development of cross-border e-commerce export retail and bonded import return trials, as well as helping enterprises use comprehensive bonded zone functions to establish cross-border e-commerce sorting centers.

Source: Guangzhou Customs