1. 2024 Top 100 Global Brands List Released

On January 14, the second China Brand Image Overseas Communication Forum and the release conference of the 2024 China Enterprise ESG Blue Book took place in Beijing. During the event, People's Daily Overseas and GYBrand Global Brand Research Institute jointly released the 2024 Top 100 Global Chinese Brands. In the e-commerce logistics sector, notable brands on the list include ByteDance (5th), SHEIN (11th), AliExpress (12th), TEMU (13th), COSCO (31st), SF Express (48th), JD (57th), and China Southern Airlines (83rd).  

Source: People's Daily

2. UPS Adjusts Parcel Delivery Model

On January 14, significant changes were announced in the delivery model for UPS SurePost parcels. According to a spokesperson from the UPS drivers' union, SurePost packages are now delivered entirely by UPS drivers instead of being handed off to the U.S. Postal Service. This shift, reflected in updated SurePost information on the UPS website, eliminates references to postal services. The adjustment follows a contractual agreement between UPS and its drivers’ union, granting UPS drivers a larger share of SurePost deliveries. Meanwhile, the U.S. Postal Service is canceling discounts for delivery units through new contracts, pushing companies to upstream parts of its network. The change may lead to increased fees for delivering parcels to remote and rural areas.  

Source: E-En Network

3. Cainiao Responds to Split Rumors

On January 14, Cainiao responded to recent rumors of its division. After inquiries with insiders at Alibaba and Cainiao, the news was confirmed to be false. Cainiao has only adjusted the production relationship for certain platform logistics businesses, while the core logistics operations remain unchanged. Cainiao will continue to focus on global express delivery, supply chain services, and logistics technology. According to sources close to Alibaba, the adjustments simply formalize long-standing cooperation between Cainiao and Alibaba’s e-commerce teams, facilitating collaborative growth. Cainiao’s international express, warehousing, and supply chain services for external customers will remain central, and the company will continue pushing its globalization and technology strategies. Cainiao is also reportedly preparing to upgrade its global English brand name while retaining its Chinese brand name.  

Source: Chao News

4. Loctek Overseas Warehouses Become TikTok Shop Partner Warehouses  

On January 14, Loctek’s overseas warehouses were officially recognized as TikTok Shop partner warehouses. Cross-border sellers with U.S.-based warehouses meeting the requirements can now connect with Loctek and stock goods, authorizing Loctek to transmit order information back to TikTok Shop. Partner warehouses are those integrated with TikTok Shop’s system, allowing them to help sellers fulfill orders with the necessary authorization.  

Source: Loctek Overseas Warehouses

5. DHL Announces New Acquisition

On January 14, DHL Supply Chain confirmed the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a subsidiary of Inmar Intelligence specializing in reverse logistics for the e-commerce retail industry. This strategic acquisition makes DHL Supply Chain the largest reverse logistics provider in North America.  

Source: DHL

6. DB Schenker's Parent Company Faces Potential Split

On January 14, local German media outlet DVZ reported that after the sale of DB Schenker to DSV, German political leaders are considering further reducing the state's stake in Deutsche Bahn. Friedrich Merz, the conservative candidate for chancellor from the CSU/CDU, plans to split Deutsche Bahn into two companies: one managing railway infrastructure and the other overseeing train operations.  

Source: Yicai Shipping

7. Temu Partners with Ukrposhta

On January 14, Ukrposhta, Ukraine's national postal service provider, announced a strategic partnership with Temu. This collaboration represents a major advance in logistics for the Ukrainian e-commerce market. Ukrposhta’s CEO said the partnership is based on a successful pilot project, during which Ukrposhta delivered over 1.5 million packages from Temu, handling both delivery and customs clearance. During peak periods, over 80% of packages were delivered within three days or less.  

Source: Best Logistics Network

8. Five New International Cargo Routes Launched from Huahu Airport

On January 14, Huahu International Airport in Ezhou opened five new international cargo routes connecting Ezhou to Paris, Mexico City, Clark in the Philippines, Maastricht in the Netherlands, and Tbilisi in Georgia. Most of the cargo transported includes cross-border e-commerce goods as well as general cargo. Huahu Airport has also added more flights on routes to Liège, Belgium; Frankfurt, Germany; and Budapest, Hungary, enhancing its connectivity in Central China. As of now, Huahu Airport handles over 120 international cargo flights per week, with daily flights to Europe, America, and Asia.  

Source: Huahu International Airport

9. Apex Opens "Hong Kong-Chennai" Round-Trip Cargo Route

On January 14, a Hong Kong Air Cargo A332F freighter carrying electronics, cross-border e-commerce, and other export goods successfully took off from Hong Kong International Airport bound for Chennai, India. This marks the inaugural flight of Apex’s new "Hong Kong-Chennai" round-trip cargo route.  

Source: Apex International Logistics

10. China's Cross-Border E-commerce Exports and Imports Reach ¥2.63 Trillion in 2024

On January 14, Lü Daliang, a spokesperson from China's General Administration of Customs, stated that China's digital trade is thriving. Cross-border e-commerce exports and imports in 2024 reached ¥2.63 trillion, up 10.8% year-over-year. Cross-border e-commerce is further unlocking potential in "sell globally" while continuing to leverage advantages in "buy globally."  

Source: Customs Report

11.Customs to Formulate Policies for Air Cargo Clearance Facilitation

On January 14, Lin Shaobin, head of the General Administration of Customs' Comprehensive Business Department, said during a press conference that the agency will continue promoting actions to facilitate cross-border trade and will issue specific policies to expedite air cargo clearance. These measures aim to make customs clearance faster, cheaper, and easier for foreign trade companies.  

Source: China Network

12. OOCL's Revenue Grows 30% YoY in 2024

On January 14, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), a Hong Kong-based container shipping company, reported a 55% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue in 2024, reaching over $2.5 billion. OOCL handled around 2 million TEUs in the same period, up 6% from Q4 2023. For the full year, OOCL's revenue exceeded $9.8 billion, up 30%, while container volumes rose 3.5% to over 7.5 million TEUs.  

Source: Global Shipping Network

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