1、USPS Expands Non-Standard Fee Scope

On February 14, it was reported that USPS plans to further expand the scope of its non-standard fees starting in July, covering more types of packages. According to USPS’s report, these changes will apply to a range of services, including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, USPS Connect Local, and Parcel Select. USPS stated that this move aims to better manage package transportation costs and improve service quality.

Source: Yien Network

2、DHL Terminates Contract with SmartLynx Airlines

On February 14, DHL Express announced that it has terminated its contract with SmartLynx Airlines, which previously provided air transport services for its European parcel network. SmartLynx Airlines is a provider of outsourced airlift for commercial airlines and other customers, offering aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, with clients responsible for filling their aircraft with cargo or passengers.

In a statement provided to FreightWaves, DHL said: “DHL operates a fixed, integrated air express network to provide capacity and delivery within short timeframes, such as overnight delivery. We use various types and sizes of aircraft to find the best service level for customers and remain flexible in managing volume fluctuations. In this case, we continuously review third-party provider deployments as well as our own capacity (e.g., in long-haul operations).”

Source: Baiyun Network

3、LEGA Major Shareholder Plans to Buy Back Shares

On February 14, LEGA announced that its major shareholder, Ningbo Lijing Electronics Group Co., Ltd., plans to buy back shares of the company through a centralized bidding process within six months from the announcement date. The total amount of the buyback will be no less than 50 million RMB and no more than 100 million RMB.

Source: LEGA Co., Ltd.

4、China Eastern Airlines Logistics Executes Block Trade

On February 14, China Eastern Airlines Logistics conducted a block trade involving 137,000 shares, with a transaction value of 2.02 million RMB. The transaction price was 14.77 RMB per share. It is reported that in the past three months, the stock has seen 47 block trades totaling 403 million RMB.

Source: Eastmoney

5、Amazon Germany Market Revenue Tops in 2024

On February 14, it was reported that Amazon’s e-commerce market growth in Germany and the UK in 2024 surpassed the overall market performance. In Germany, Amazon’s revenue reached 39.6 billion EUR, up 8.7% year-on-year; in the UK, revenue was 36.7 billion EUR, growing by 12.7%. Despite fierce competition from Chinese e-commerce platforms, Amazon’s momentum remains strong in these two markets. The data shows that Germany remains Amazon’s largest international market, contributing 6.4% of its total revenue, approximately 40.9 billion USD. Although growth in Germany slowed (11.9% in 2023), Amazon still outpaced the overall e-commerce market growth.

Source: Yien Network

6、Lazada to Use Delivery Lockers for Shipping

On February 14, it was reported that Singapore plans to install 150 delivery lockers by 2027, with 19 new lockers already in use. Lazada has expanded its partnership with locker operator Pick Network, starting in March, to offer these lockers as a shipping option. Residents can conveniently pick up or return parcels at any time, without needing to reschedule missed deliveries or wait for others to pick up returned parcels. Pick Network’s CEO, New Soon Tee, stated that this provides Lazada shoppers with more options, especially for those concerned about parcel security, as the lockers are a “convenient and secure” choice. Pick Network currently operates 1,029 lockers in Singapore.

Source: Yibang Power

7、Tokopedia and Shop Tokopedia Integration

On February 14, it was reported that TikTok and Tokopedia have advanced their integration, with Shop Tokopedia store content now automatically appearing on the Tokopedia platform, and vice versa. Aditia Grasio Nelwan, the PR head for Tokopedia and TikTok e-commerce, revealed that this is a key initiative in their ongoing collaboration, aimed at strengthening the synergy between seller centers. Aditia mentioned: “With this integration, sellers can gradually sell products on both Tokopedia and Shop Tokopedia platforms simultaneously without frequently switching interfaces.” Post-integration, sellers will not only be able to manage both stores easily but also have their products automatically synced, significantly increasing exposure and driving sales, with product numbers, ratings, and reviews synchronized in real-time.

Source: CNBC Indonesia

8、Shopify Feature Update

On February 14, Shopify updated its Managed Markets feature, automatically capturing customer tax numbers for countries like Brazil and South Korea, where tax numbers are required for customs declaration. This feature will continue to cover newly added countries/regions with tax declaration requirements, building a more comprehensive compliance network. This update automates the entire process, helping merchants save time and labor in manual operations and improving order fulfillment efficiency. Additionally, Shopify has added a dedicated "RFC" field for orders shipped to Mexico, where shipments under 2,500 USD require a Federal Taxpayer Registration Number (RFC), to help merchants automatically collect customer information at checkout.

Source: Shopify

9、Boeing Receives Two 777F Orders in January

On February 14, it was reported that Boeing received two orders for B777 freighters from an anonymous customer in January, marking a strong start to 2025’s freighter sales. In total, Boeing secured 35 B777F orders last year, matching the peak of the pandemic year of 2022. The orders for the B777F are seen as a reliable choice for operators, as older freighters face environmental restrictions, and with the delayed launch of new aircraft like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777-8 freighters.

Source: Global Air Freight

10、Cross-Border E-Commerce "Exit Tax Refund" Policy Launched in Shenzhen

On February 14, it was reported that Shenzhen's tax authorities successfully processed the first "exit tax refund" for cross-border e-commerce goods from overseas warehouses, with a refund of 8,015.77 RMB reaching the company within 24 hours after the application. This marks the official implementation of the cross-border e-commerce "exit tax refund" policy in Shenzhen.

Source: Shenzhen Business News

11、GLS Launches Direct Cross-Border Delivery

On February 14, GLS announced the successful integration of its U.S. services with its European network, covering 40 countries, offering direct and efficient cross-border parcel delivery services. This integration combines GLS’s ground advantage in Europe with its U.S. operations, providing near-express transit times, real-time tracking, and flexible transfer options, ensuring customers enjoy seamless, high-quality service across both regions.

Source: GLS

12、Customs Regulatory Facility at Heze Airport Passes Inspection

On February 14, it was reported that Heze Airport's international cargo station passed customs inspection, marking the first non-port airport air transportation customs regulatory facility in China officially ready for operation. The international cargo station covers 4,300 square meters, with a customs area of 480 square meters. It is equipped with intelligent gates, inspection zones, and information management systems, enabling one-stop services for customs declaration, clearance, and transfer.

Source: Shandong Network

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