1. FedEx Expands International Service Range

On February 12, FedEx announced the expansion of its International Connect Plus (FICP) service to Australia and New Zealand. This move is expected to increase the agility of e-retailers in these two countries. FICP is FedEx’s international day-definite e-commerce shipping service, which has already been launched in major Asia-Pacific markets such as China, Hong Kong, and Japan.

Peter Langley, Vice President of FedEx Australasia, stated, “The importance of international e-commerce and logistics is growing, meaning that local SMEs need more solutions. With the global trade transformation driven by e-commerce, FedEx International Connect Plus provides significant advantages for local SMEs, enabling faster and more efficient international shipping to expand their reach.” By 2030, e-commerce sales in Asia are expected to reach USD 132.09 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of over 17% from 2023 to 2030.

Source: FullyLoaded

2. DHL Partners with Asia Air Transport Center

On February 12, the Asia Air Transport Center (AAT) and SATS HK, in collaboration with DHL, established a comprehensive partnership at Hong Kong International Airport. This partnership strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a major air freight hub. AAT handles cargo services for DHL’s primary network carriers. Together, they operate over 50 cargo flights per week.

Paul Ennis, Vice President of Global Operations at DHL ACS, said, “We are excited to partner with AAT & SATSHK in Hong Kong to further expand our successful collaboration with SATS in Asia.”

Source: PayloadAsia

3. Temu Pushes for Semi-Managed Services

On February 12, Temu is accelerating its semi-managed service offering in response to changes in tax policies. The platform has already been promoting semi-managed products. Sources reveal that Temu is slightly relaxing its price control on white-label products and no longer strictly adhering to the 60-70% discount commonly applied by Amazon. There is even internal discussion about opening up third-party self-operated stores earlier, potentially as soon as March 2025.

Source: Lei Feng Network

4. Yuntu Logistics Adjusts Due to New U.S. Executive Order

On February 12, Yuntu Logistics announced adjustments due to a new executive order signed by the U.S. President on February 7, restoring the USD 800 small-item duty exemption until U.S. Customs completes the system upgrades for fast clearance and tax collection on low-value goods. As a result of this policy change, Yuntu Logistics adjusted the processing of new packages from 9:00 AM on February 8, eliminating the customs declaration fee and the 30% pre-paid tax guarantee deposit.

Source: Yuntu Logistics

5. Amazon Launches Easy Ship Service in Europe

On February 12, Amazon launched its Easy Ship service for sellers in the Netherlands and Poland. This service is designed to help sellers achieve more efficient, convenient, and cost-effective order delivery. Easy Ship is a new shipping solution that complements Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) and FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) services. It is being introduced to the European market for the first time. This service allows sellers to manage logistics more easily and at lower cost, particularly benefiting SMEs.

Source: AboutAmazon

6. TikTok Shop UK Cross-Border Stores Set to Open

On February 12, TikTok is preparing to launch its cross-border small store (cross-border self-operated POP) program in the UK, which is expected to officially open for merchant registration by the end of February. Currently, TikTok Shop offers three models: full management, one-to-one self-operation, and cross-border self-operation. The UK POP cross-border store is set to allow entry for 26 categories, including 3C electronics, beauty, fashion, home goods, and fast-moving consumer goods.

Source: TikTok Shop

7. AliExpress and Temu’s Sales in Korea Reach KRW 4.3 Trillion in 2024

On February 12, data from app and retail analytics firm WiseApp and Retail revealed strong growth for Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms in the South Korean market. In 2024, AliExpress and Temu are projected to achieve a combined sales volume of KRW 4.3 trillion (USD 2.96 billion), an 85% increase from 2023. AliExpress is expected to account for KRW 3.7 trillion, and Temu KRW 600.2 billion.

Source: WiseApp and Retail

8. Shopify Expands Tariff and Import Tax Feature

On February 12, Shopify made its tariff and import tax feature available to all subscription plans, whereas it was previously limited to higher-tier plans. This feature enables merchants to display and pre-collect tariffs and import taxes during checkout, improving cost transparency and reducing the risk of package rejection. However, merchants must purchase and link DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping labels through a third-party channel before enabling this feature to avoid double taxation and clearance issues. Shopify also introduced a 0.5% transaction fee for orders using this feature.

Source: Shopify

9. New International Cargo Route Opens at Chongqing Airport

On February 12, a freighter from European Air Transport (EAT) successfully landed at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport after departing from Bournemouth International Airport in the UK. The flight, carrying cross-border e-commerce goods, marks the launch of the Chongqing-Bournemouth freighter route, which is scheduled to operate three times per week. The route is expected to handle over 10,000 tons of cargo annually.

Source: Air Freight News Express

10. Shenzhen Airport Sees 25% YoY Increase in International Air Cargo in January

On February 12, Shenzhen Airport announced a 25.08% year-on-year increase in international air cargo and mail throughput for January 2025, with a total of 7.91 tons. Overall, the airport’s total cargo throughput reached 16.54 tons, a 10.66% increase from the same month last year.

Source: Financial Media Center

11. Evergreen, Yang Ming, and Wan Hai Shipping Report Strong January Revenues

On February 12, Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, and Wan Hai Shipping reported strong revenue growth for January 2025. Evergreen achieved a revenue of TWD 42.25 billion (USD 1.28 billion), up 49.0% YoY; Yang Ming reported TWD 17.59 billion (USD 540 million), a 25.7% increase; and Wan Hai posted TWD 14.67 billion (USD 450 million), up 58.6%.

Source: Shipping Industry

12. Yang Ming to Strengthen Asia Internal Shipping Network

On February 12, Yang Ming announced it will optimize its internal Asia service network starting in March. The new service will enhance the Japan (Kansai)-Taiwan-South China route, adding a stop at Hai Phong, Vietnam, to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. The enhanced service will feature a 21-day round-trip and weekly fixed sailings.

Source: Dazhu Cross-Border

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