1. Jiayou International Returns 320 Million Yuan in Raised Funds

On January 17, Jiayou International (603871) announced that the company had returned 320 million yuan of raised funds, which were temporarily used to supplement working capital, back to the dedicated account for raised funds. This amount was initially approved at a board meeting on February 6, 2024, with a cap of 340 million yuan and a 12-month term. The announcement mentioned that the sponsoring institution, Haitong Securities Co., Ltd., approved the matter. The return of the funds was completed on January 15, 2025, and the sponsoring institution was notified. In the first three quarters of 2024, Jiayou International achieved revenue of 6.544 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.089 billion yuan.
Source: Financial China News

2. SF Express Launches New Consolidation Service

On January 17, SF Express launched a new consolidation service for Korean shopping. The service features a simplified and convenient process where customers can complete orders on major Korean shopping websites and have the packages sent directly to SF Express's warehouse in Korea. The warehouse team will ensure secure storage and offer flexible options such as package consolidation and separation.
Source: SF Express International

3. Three Major Airlines Announce December Data

On January 17, Pan Yixin, Executive Vice President of the China Air Transport Association, reported that airlines achieved a combined profit of 4.47 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year improvement of 10.2 billion yuan. Air China's December cargo capacity increased by 19.1% year-on-year and 4.3% month-on-month, and by 22.93% compared to 2019. Cargo and mail turnover rose by 17.6% year-on-year and 5.44% compared to 2019. China Eastern's December cargo capacity grew by 4.79% year-on-year and 10.53% month-on-month, with cargo and mail turnover rising by 17.45% year-on-year and 6.59% month-on-month, up 11.68% compared to 2019. China Southern's cargo capacity fell by 8.62% year-on-year but increased by 4.24% compared to 2019. Its cargo and mail turnover dropped by 2.05% year-on-year but rose by 19.56% compared to 2019.
Source: Civil Aviation Insider

4. Hainan, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Report December Data

On January 17, Hainan Airlines' cargo capacity in December increased by 15.34% year-on-year and 14.29% month-on-month, with cargo and mail turnover up by 59.75% year-on-year and 18.38% month-on-month, 15.85% higher than in 2019. Spring Airlines’ cargo capacity grew by 17.94% year-on-year and 6.53% month-on-month, a 37.97% rise compared to 2019. Its cargo and mail turnover increased by 25.37% year-on-year and 10.34% month-on-month, a 37.47% rise compared to 2019. Juneyao Airlines and 9 Air’s cargo capacity in December rose by 24.86% year-on-year and 19.16% month-on-month, up 52.39% compared to 2019. Cargo and mail turnover soared by 81.48% year-on-year and 20.48% month-on-month, a 104.72% increase compared to 2019.
Source: Civil Aviation Insider

5. China Southern Launches Urumqi–Tashkent Cargo Route

On January 17, a cargo flight fully loaded with goods departed from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport at 16:05 on January 13, arriving in Tashkent, Uzbekistan after a three-hour flight. This marks the inaugural flight of the Urumqi–Tashkent international cargo route operated by China Southern Airlines Logistics Xinjiang branch. The cargo route primarily serves cross-border e-commerce express deliveries, garment exports, and the import of specialty products such as Uzbek wine and bay leaves.
Source: Air Cargo News Express

6. UPS Continues Collaboration with Shanghai Airport Group

On January 17, UPS Global Supply Chain President Stephanie Dexter met with Shanghai Airport Group Chairman Feng Xin. With the airport’s support, UPS completed the setup of temperature-controlled transport cold chain solutions at Pudong Airport last year, laying a solid foundation for expanding global supply chain and healthcare solutions. UPS also seeks the airport’s support in exploring opportunities for intercontinental air cargo transshipment, contributing to the construction of Shanghai Airport's international shipping center. Feng Xin noted that UPS has long been a key strategic partner for Shanghai Airport, and the airport looks forward to further collaboration to enhance the hub’s cargo transshipment capabilities and improve specialized cold-chain transportation and services.
Source: UPS

7. Ezhou Huahu Airport Exceeds 5,000 Tons of Cargo and Mail in a Single Day

On January 17, it was announced that Ezhou Huahu International Airport handled over 5,000 tons of cargo and mail on January 14, reaching a record-breaking 5,274 tons since the airport opened on July 17, 2022. The first “red start” of the new year saw weekly cargo flights surpassing 800 for the first time, ranking second nationwide for two consecutive weeks, a year-on-year increase of 56%, setting a new historical high. On January 10, the airport handled 130 cargo flights in a single day, also a record.
Source: Ezhou Aerotropolis Logistics

8. Etihad Cargo Operates Over 300 Ezhou–Abu Dhabi Flights

On January 17, it was reported that Etihad Cargo had operated 329 flights from Ezhou Huahu Airport to Abu Dhabi, facilitating the export of over 18,700 tons of cargo. In cooperation with SF Airlines, the carrier operates seven weekly flights from Ezhou to Abu Dhabi. Etihad Cargo’s Ezhou operations are part of its Greater China network, which will expand to 23 freighter flights and 26 passenger flights weekly by 2025. The Ezhou–Abu Dhabi flights offer connections to global markets and support the transport of specialized cargo, including pharmaceuticals.
Source: STAT Times

9. Amazon Updates FBA Logistics Compensation Policy

On January 17, Amazon announced updates to its FBA logistics compensation policy, adjusting the eligibility period for claims. Sellers must now submit manual claims within specific timeframes: for items lost or damaged in fulfillment centers, claims must be filed within 60 days of reporting the loss or damage; FBA customer return claims can be filed between 45 and 105 days after a refund or replacement, ensuring enough time for the customer to return the item to Amazon; removal claims for lost items in transit must be filed between 15 and 75 days after the shipment date, ensuring items have enough time to be returned to the seller; all other removal claims must be filed within 60 days of the item being returned to the seller.
Source: Amazon

10. Temu Issues New Regulations

On January 17, Temu announced that merchants previously unable to list products due to missing qualifications or compliance label issues for the European and American markets now have new options. These merchants can apply to block the European and American sites, and instead, be reviewed and listed under countries like those in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, without needing to pass European-American photo verification. This greatly increases the success rate for adding products, providing extra business growth opportunities. Once sales reach a certain scale, merchants can acquire the necessary qualifications to relist products globally.
Source: Temu

11. OZON Announces Major New Policy

On January 17, OZON announced a major new policy offering new opportunities for sellers. One of the most notable changes is the increase in the number of product listings for new shops from 500 to 1,000, doubling the number available for upload. Additionally, the product listing mechanism tied to sales volume has been revised: sellers can add 1,000 product listings for every 20,000 rubles in sales, and after surpassing 100,000 rubles in sales, they can add 1,000 more listings for every additional 100,000 rubles in sales, offering a greater increase than the previous policy after reaching the 100,000 ruble threshold.
Source: OZON

12. Boeing Delivers 348 Aircraft in 2024

On January 17, Boeing announced that it delivered 348 aircraft in 2024, a nearly 35% decrease from the previous year. Boeing received 569 aircraft orders and net orders of 317 aircraft in 2024. In December, Boeing delivered 30 aircraft, including 18 737 planes.

Source: Boeing

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