1. SF Express Increases Capital to 200 Million

On January 24, it was reported that SF Express Co., Ltd. had undergone a business registration change, increasing its registered capital from 150 million RMB to 200 million RMB. Founded in July 2013, the company’s legal representative is Wang Shuhuai. Its business scope includes international freight forwarding, economic and technical consulting, technical information consulting, loading and unloading services, and general cargo transportation. SF Express is wholly owned by Shenzhen SF Tyson Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd.

Source: Tianyancha

2. DB Schenker Takes Action to Mitigate U.S. Tariff Impact

On January 24, it was reported that DB Schenker, recently acquired by Denmark's DSV, has taken measures to help its clients further safeguard their Asian supply chains outside of China, in response to the upcoming U.S. tariffs. To address this, DB Schenker initiated a strategic action earlier last year, conducting a comprehensive review of all regions to explore potential demand for air freight hubs, maritime capacity, and land bridge products. This study covered markets and customers within Asia and beyond, aiming to identify their needs for logistics services that enable product movement between various business sectors.

Source: YiHangyun

3. TikTok Ranks Seventh in Global Brand Value 500

On January 24, the "Brand Finance 2025 Global Brand Value 500 Report" was officially released at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The report shows that Apple continues to top the list as the most valuable global brand, followed by Amazon in fourth place, while TikTok ranked seventh. A total of 69 Chinese brands made it onto the list.

Source: Sina Finance

4. Cainiao Upgrades Four Major Sorting Centers in the Americas

On January 24, it was reported that Cainiao, which built a fast-growing express network in the Americas, is experiencing peak demand. To meet this demand, Cainiao has invested in upgrading four large sorting centers in the U.S. located in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Chicago. By incorporating automated equipment and Cainiao's self-developed digital system, the parcel sorting process has been optimized. Cross-border packages arriving at these centers are quickly sorted by automatic machines and accurately allocated to the appropriate transport vehicles for last-mile delivery, enhancing both sorting speed and accuracy while improving the cross-border shopping experience for consumers.

Source: Cainiao

5. Benbird Express Completes Pre-A Round of Financing

On January 24, Benbird Express announced the completion of its Pre-A financing round, with a post-investment valuation exceeding $100 million. The investment was led by RuiFeng Capital. Benbird Express, founded in September 2024 by Xi Chunyang, one of the co-founders of Shentong Express, focuses on a large parcel express network for both B2C and B2B segments. According to data released on January 19, Benbird Express has signed over 100 contracts in East China, with an average of 30 signings per day.

Source: Zhejiang Benbird Express

6. AVIC Easy Commerce Logistics REIT Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange

On January 24, AVIC Easy Commerce Logistics REIT, a closed-end infrastructure fund, published its listing announcement. With a total of 800 million units, it will be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on January 24, 2025. The fund, managed by AVIC Fund Management Co., Ltd., has a contract term of 33 years. Its offering price was 2.628 RMB per unit. The listing follows a successful fundraising campaign, attracting 1,563 subscribers with a total subscription of 2.1024 billion RMB.

Source: Guandian.cn

7. Amazon Updates Warehouse Configuration Services

On January 24, Amazon announced updates to its warehouse configuration services, effective February 20, 2025, for standard-size products. The "Partial Shipment Split" option will be removed for standard-size items, and two new options will be introduced: "Amazon Optimized Shipment Split" and "Minimum Shipment Split." Sellers can still choose their preferred warehouse region (West, Central, or East U.S.) for the "Minimum Shipment Split" option. This change is expected to improve Amazon's distribution network efficiency, enhance seller fulfillment speed, and increase consumer satisfaction, leading to steady sales growth.

Source: Amazon Global Selling

8. Ozon Cancels Service Fees for Pickup Points

On January 24, Ozon announced that starting February 1, 2025, it will cancel service fees for pickup point owners. Thanks to new tariff policies, Ozon Global’s average income for each pickup point is expected to increase by 40%. This will also lead to higher revenues for entrepreneurs importing goods from abroad. Previously, Ozon introduced a service fee for pickup point owners in April 2024, but the new policy is expected to create new opportunities for relevant businesses.

Source: Ozon

9. Beijing Huixin Aviation Opens New International Cargo Route

On January 24, Beijing Huixin Aviation announced the opening of a new international cargo route between Xi’an, Tbilisi, and Debrecen, operated by Kalitta Air's B767-300 freighters. The route will run twice a week, carrying cross-border e-commerce, electronics, clothing, and industrial trade goods. This is the third international cargo route opened by the company in Xi’an, further strengthening ties between China and Hungary and neighboring countries, facilitating trade and bilateral cooperation.

Source: Beijing Huixin Aviation

10. Shenzhen Airport to Add New Cargo Zone

On January 24, the Shenzhen Municipal Transport Bureau announced plans to begin construction on a new cargo zone and supporting apron project at Shenzhen Airport later this year. Located north of Terminal 2 and the second runway, the project will cover an area of 1.408 million square meters and include facilities such as cargo terminals, customs checkpoints, and municipal infrastructure. The project aims to increase Shenzhen Airport's cargo handling capacity to 1.84 million tons by 2035, supporting the development of the Greater Bay Area and enhancing the airport's role as a national logistics hub.

Source: Shenzhen Daily

11. German Logistics Companies Speed Up Automatic Locker Deployment

On January 24, it was reported that German logistics companies are accelerating the deployment of automated parcel lockers to streamline parcel delivery, collection, and shipping services. DHL announced plans to double the number of parcel lockers to 30,000 by 2030, operated by its subsidiary DeinFach. Other logistics companies and retailers can also temporarily store parcels at these lockers for customer pickup. DHL’s competitors GLS and DPD plan to increase their shared locker sites from 100 to 3,000 by 2027.

Source: Xinhua News

12. GLS Establishes New Logistics Center in Spain

On January 24, GLS Spain announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art logistics center in Pontevedra, Spain, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. The center is equipped with innovative systems such as a bulk return conveyor and an electric pop-up sorter, with an automatic sorting line capable of processing up to 3,000 parcels per hour, significantly increasing parcel handling capacity.

Source: Outbound Network

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