1. China Post Partners with China Eastern Airlines

On February 18, it was announced that China Post Group Co., Ltd. and China Eastern Airlines Group Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic cooperation agreement. This marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration between the two giant state-owned enterprises. According to the agreement, China Post and China Eastern Airlines will deepen their cooperation in areas such as route capacity, air tickets, financial services, parcel delivery, and brand promotion, and establish a long-term strategic partnership. The two sides will set up a high-level consultation mechanism and daily communication mechanism to strengthen coordination and ensure the implementation of all cooperative projects.

Source: Jiemian News

2. SF Airlines Receives New Full-Freighter Aircraft

On February 18, SF Airlines officially received its 100th Boeing B767-300BCF freighter. This is SF Airlines' 25th B767-300BCF and 90th Boeing freighter. After delivery, this aircraft is expected to enter service in March. As the fleet expands and the structure optimizes with a greater proportion of wide-body aircraft, SF Airlines will continue to collaborate with Boeing, GAMECO, and other partners to further strengthen its international business.

Source: Tencent News

3. SHEIN’s “Hundred Billion” Investment to Accelerate Global Expansion

On February 18, it was reported that SHEIN has made over 10 billion yuan investments to strengthen its domestic supply chain. The first phase of its Guangzhou Xiyin Bay Area Supply Chain Project, with a total investment of 3.5 billion yuan, has already commenced. Meanwhile, the Zhaoqing Xiyin Bay Area Western Smart Industrial Park, with an investment of 3.5 billion yuan, is also accelerating construction. Additionally, SHEIN's "Xiyin Bay Area Smart Industrial Park" in Zhaoqing, Guangdong, has recently completed its project acceptance and is expected to be in full operation later this year.

SHEIN has also launched the “Explosive Order Plan” to offer massive support to cross-border merchants, providing tens of billions of yuan in both on-site and off-site traffic to help sellers increase global sales. A new clothing brand in Guangzhou, for example, achieved a sales performance of $1.8 million in a single day during the early Ramadan sales, with orders from the Middle East market accounting for over 40% for the first time. By continuing to invest in its smart supply chain system and traffic support, SHEIN aims to promote the global market reach of more merchants, brands, and industrial sectors through its “own brand + platform” dual model.

Source: Gelonghui

4. Pinduoduo Opens International Cross-Border Personal Store for Sea-Tail Merchants

On February 18, Pinduoduo announced that its Duoduo International platform is recruiting sea-tail merchants to join, particularly targeting individuals with convenient access to overseas markets. Pinduoduo emphasizes that the entry process is simple with minimal qualification requirements, and no entry fees or deposits are charged (0% commission, 0% deductions). Once the personal sea-tail store joins the platform, products will carry a “Global Purchase” label, and Pinduoduo's algorithm will help target the appropriate global buyers, enhancing consumers' awareness of sea-tail products.

Source: Online Business News

5. TikTok to Invest $3.8 Billion in Thailand

On February 8, ByteDance's Singapore subsidiary, TikTok Pte. Ltd., announced it will invest $3.8 billion in Thailand to develop data hosting services, further strengthening its digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The Thailand Board of Investment has approved TikTok’s digital infrastructure project, which will promote the development of digital and AI infrastructure and support Thailand’s goal of becoming a digital innovation hub in Southeast Asia.

Source: Datacenter Dynamics

6. TikTok Shop Launches "Most Loved" Tag

On February 18, TikTok Shop launched a new “Most Loved” tag to highlight popular products highly praised by users. This tag will appear on products with high ratings, low return rates, fast shipping, and good customer service feedback. Currently, the “Most Loved” tag has been applied to various categories including electronics, office supplies, books, personal care, fashion, beauty, home goods, and daily consumer products.

Source: TikTok Shop

7. 1688 to Enter 15 Overseas Markets by 2025

On February 18, 1688 reported that its cross-border business orders grew by more than 70% year-on-year in 2024. By 2025, 1688 plans to enter 15 overseas countries and regions. In the past, many factories without foreign trade experience could only rely on foreign trade companies or abandon overseas markets. Now, with 1688’s selling and hosting model, factories can directly supply products, payments, and services to overseas cross-border buyers and local consumers. 1688 has already tested local distribution businesses in Vietnam and Kazakhstan, aiming to build the “Belt and Road” national market and facilitate global sourcing.

Source: 1688

8. Shopee Adjusts Commission Rates for Malaysian Site

On February 18, Shopee announced that starting from March 5, 2025, the commission rates for third-party warehouse stores and PFF (multiple stores under one account) orders will be adjusted to 13.5% (inclusive of tax) for Shopee Malaysia. PFF SLS orders will have a commission rate of 16.2%. These new rates will only apply to orders placed after the effective date.

Source: Shopee

9. Ezhou Huahu International Airport Improves Cargo Handling Efficiency by 60%

On February 18, it was reported that the ground handling platform at Ezhou Huahu International Airport’s public international cargo terminal has completed its upgrades, increasing cargo handling efficiency by 50% to 60%. The newly installed liftable docking platforms resolve the height difference between vehicle loading boards and docking pallet trucks, allowing the goods to be directly loaded, significantly improving the efficiency of cargo handling.

Source: Ezhou Media

10. Hong Kong Air Cargo Adds First Far East Direct Freighter Route

On February 18, Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) launched its first direct freighter route between Hong Kong and Glasgow Prestwick Airport in Scotland. The inaugural flight was operated by an Airbus A330-200F. Subsequent flights are scheduled for February 18 and 25. The initial flights carried goods from China’s three major e-commerce platforms, with a maximum capacity of 60 tons. Return flights will focus on transporting quality Scottish exports, such as salmon and whisky, directly to the Greater Bay Area and mainland China.

Source: Air Cargo Express

11. UK Air Freight Adds International Cargo Route

On February 18, OneAir, a UK-based air cargo carrier, launched a new cross-border e-commerce freighter route from Zhengzhou New Zheng International Airport to Madrid, marking the beginning of a series of new international cargo routes from Zhengzhou.

Source: Henan Daily

12. Shenzhen Foreign Trade Exceeds 4 Trillion Yuan

On February 18, Shenzhen’s foreign trade volume for 2024 exceeded 4 trillion yuan, solidifying its position as China’s “No.1 foreign trade city.” Despite challenges posed by anti-globalization trends, Shenzhen's foreign trade continues to grow at a high rate, with improved structure. This growth has become a key pillar for Shenzhen’s economy and plays an important role in the development of the Greater Bay Area and the nation’s overall foreign trade.

Source: Shenzhen Customs

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