1. DHL Increases Investment in China’s Logistics Sector

On January 23, DHL CEO Matthias Böhmer stated in an interview with China News Agency that the company will continue to increase its investment in the Chinese market. Despite the complex and changing global trade environment, Böhmer emphasized that China's manufacturing sector remains unique. China is one of DHL's fastest-growing logistics markets globally and is crucial to the group's global strategy.

DHL recently released its 2030 strategy, with new plans for its development in China. According to Böhmer, the company's future investments in China will focus on: expanding logistics infrastructure, upgrading its express network and air cargo fleet, and continuing to collaborate with local partners to expand contract logistics and warehousing operations. He emphasized that China is a key part of DHL's global network, with strong exports and close trade relations with emerging markets such as the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, as well as a booming international e-commerce sector, all indicating the vast potential of China’s logistics market.

Source: China News Agency

2. Logistics Company Updates IPO Filing

On January 23, Tiancheng Zhilian announced plans to offer 1.6 million shares at a price of $4 to $5 per share, aiming to raise between $6.4 million and $8 million. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Tiancheng Zhilian provides domestic and international transportation, warehousing, urban distribution, and international freight forwarding services. For the six months ending September 30, 2024, the company reported revenues of $21.27 million, up from $20.17 million in the same period last year, with net profits of $540,000 and $520,000, respectively.

Source: Snowball

3. Guo Huo Hang Expects 2024 Net Profit to Reach 1.8-1.99 Billion RMB

On January 23, Guo Huo Hang released its 2024 earnings forecast, expecting a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.8 to 1.99 billion RMB, an increase of 56%-73% compared to the previous year.

Source: Guo Huo Hang

4. Shenzhen Airport Achieves Record Cargo and Mail Throughput

On January 23, Shenzhen Airport announced its achievements for the year. The airport reached a passenger throughput of 61.48 million, cargo and mail throughput of 188,100 tons, and 428,000 aircraft movements, all setting new records. The airport also hit new highs in daily passenger flow, daily flight movements, and the total number of cargo destinations, reflecting the steady and positive economic development of Shenzhen.

Source: i Shenzhen

5. DPD Plans New Cooperation

On January 23, Japan Post visited DPD China, and the two sides held in-depth discussions on the promotion of the new Japanese postal product, Yu Pack. Several potential customers, including 4px, Tongyou, Nichikan, and DPD China, participated in the discussions, exploring the potential of Yu Pack in cross-border logistics. Japan Post highly praised DPD China's warehousing and logistics operation systems, and they reached a preliminary agreement to use DPD China’s efficient warehouse network across northern, eastern, and southern China, including cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen, Shanghai, Yiwu, and Beijing, to fulfill the Yu Pack project.

Source: DPD

6. YTO Express Sets 2025 Development Goals

On January 23, YTO Express Chairman Yu Weijiao stressed that the company would focus on "market customer experience as the center to create value for customers," implementing the principles of "safety, speed, convenience, reliability, and technology." The company will work to strengthen both domestic and international networks, improve key services such as precise collection and delivery, and enhance core business areas including international express, air cargo, and supply chain logistics.

Source: YTO Express

7. Trump to Impose 25% Tariff on Chinese Goods

On January 23, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded to a question regarding U.S. President Trump’s announcement to impose a 25% tariff on Chinese goods by February 1. Mao reiterated that China maintains its stance that trade wars and tariff battles have no winners and stressed China’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests.

Source: The Paper

8. Amazon US Platform Plan Takes Effect

On January 23, Amazon US officially launched a new program offering discounts and exemptions for inbound shipping fees. Starting February 1, 2025, the same initiative will be extended to its European platform, with key measures including changes in sales commission rates and logistics optimization to benefit sellers. The minimum sales commission for large and heavy items in Amazon's logistics program will decrease from £25/€25 to £20/€20.

Source: Amazon Global Selling

9. Temu Becomes the World’s Leading Shopping App

On January 23, Temu became the most downloaded app in the U.S. in 2024, ranking first in the Apple iOS Store for the second consecutive year. The artificial intelligence app ChatGPT ranked second, and TikTok was third. In 2024, Temu achieved similar success globally, becoming the most downloaded shopping app worldwide, with nearly 550 million downloads across the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Since its launch in September 2022, Temu’s monthly GMV surged over $600 million within a year, demonstrating its strong market appeal.

Source: StatCounter

10. Alibaba International Station Reports 30% GMV Growth in December

On January 23, Alibaba International Station announced that its total gross merchandise volume (GMV) for December 2024 increased by 30% year-on-year. The European market saw the fastest growth, with a nearly 40% rise in the number of paying buyers. Categories such as clothing, bags, and electronics were particularly popular in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

Source: Alibaba International Station

11. MercadoLibre to Shut Mercado Shops

On January 23, MercadoLibre announced it would shut down its Mercado Shops tool on December 31, 2025. This tool allowed sellers to create personalized virtual stores with custom branding and features. Current users can continue to sell via Mercado Shops until the service is terminated, after which they will be redirected to the “My Page” tool on the MercadoLibre platform. New sellers can no longer create Mercado Shops and will instead be guided to “My Page.”

Source: MercadoLibre

12. Zhongda Men International Logistics Group Launches New All-Cargo Route

On January 23, an all-cargo flight operated by Azerbaijan’s Silk Road West Airlines took off from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, carrying approximately 90 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods. The flight will first land at Baku's Heydar Aliyev International Airport before heading to Liège, Belgium, to provide fast delivery services to European consumers. This marks the official launch of Zhongda Men International Logistics Group’s new cross-border e-commerce all-cargo route from Zhengzhou to Baku to Liège.

Source: Air Freight Express

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