1. SHEIN Expands Production in the Country

February 19 - China's e-commerce and fast fashion platform SHEIN is expanding its production in Vietnam to adapt to the current tariff system. According to Bloomberg, the plans have been underway for several months, including the company offering incentives to its Chinese suppliers to move part of their production to Vietnam. Some of these measures include raising procurement prices by 15-30%, ensuring larger orders, and allowing for longer production times.

Source: Investment Monitor

2. TEMU Cracks Down on Watering Accounts

February 19 - TEMU platform will strictly crack down on sellers using abnormal tracking numbers for unauthorized shipments, including the use of "watering" bills, technology waybills, etc. Once violations are discovered, the platform will impose restrictions such as store-wide takedowns and withdrawal restrictions. Specific penalties are as follows: for first-time violators, after a successful appeal, a 15-day cooling-off period will be applied before the restriction is lifted. For repeated violations after the restriction is lifted, the platform will terminate cooperation and may apply the same penalties to related shops. Malicious circumvention or attempts to provide counterfeit information will lead to permanent bans without appeals.

Source: Baijiahao

3. USPS to Shut Down Old Version of Click-N-Ship Application

February 19 - USPS has announced that customers using its Click-N-Ship program must migrate to the new "Enhanced" Click-N-Ship application by February 20, 2025, as the old version will be shut down. This change applies to online sellers who rely on USPS-specific solutions. Notably, USPS had previously suspended business rates through Click-N-Ship but has now reinstated them, with the enhanced version offering business pricing. The new Click-N-Ship label manager also allows shippers to organize and store labels before purchasing.

Source: USPS

4. Global Freight Giant Acquires a Logistics Company

February 19 - The global freight giant, Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., announced the completion of its acquisition of 100% of the shares of the German logistics company Simon Hegele Group, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings.

Nippon Express is the parent company of Nippon Express Group, the world's sixth-largest ocean freight forwarder. The group provides air, sea, rail, trucking, and contract logistics services, offering end-to-end supply chain solutions. Simon Hegele Group, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, employs 2,800 people and operates more than 50 branches across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company provides tailored logistics services for the healthcare, industrial, retail, and pharmaceutical industries, with annual revenues exceeding 300 million euros.

Source: Yihangyun

5. YTO Express Establishes Yuan Kun Express Transport Company in Xi'an

February 19 - According to Qichacha, Xi'an Yuan Kun Express Transport Co., Ltd. has been established with a registered capital of 1 million yuan. The company’s scope of business includes international freight forwarding and general cargo warehousing services. Qichacha’s ownership structure reveals that the company is indirectly wholly owned by YTO Express.

Source: Qichacha

6. TikTok Shop Launches Fully Managed Recruitment Program for Partners

February 19 - TikTok Shop has launched the "Industry-leading 100+" fully managed recruitment program, offering a range of benefits to certified partners. The program targets招商 (recruitment) and 育商 (business nurturing) service providers. Service providers already on the platform can join the certification process regardless of customer type or country. The registered service provider entities must be based in mainland China or Hong Kong. TikTok Shop will provide rich incentives for partners who meet the requirements.

Source: TikTok Shop Cross-border E-commerce

7. Shopify Japan Launches New Feature to Help Local Merchants

February 19 - Shopify Japan announced a new feature in its Shop app designed to help users easily find local merchants. The app has already served as a platform for discovering new products and connecting with favorite brands, and users have shown an increasing average order volume, with 59% of orders coming from repeat customers. The update now allows users to filter products by country of origin, making it easier to find local brands. The app's resource manager tab has also been improved to display more products and brands from nearby areas. Shopify Japan hopes this new feature will increase exposure and sales opportunities for local businesses while providing a more convenient and personalized shopping experience for users.

Source: Shopify Japan

8. Market News: SHEIN’s Chairman Says Growth Remains Strong

February 19 - SHEIN's executive chairman stated in an investor letter on Monday that the company’s "growth remains strong." SHEIN continues to provide consumers with affordable and diverse fashion products. Market research company Circana reported that SHEIN was the platform with the most significant increase in consumer spending in France, despite launching its platform model there only in the second quarter of last year. According to the "Best Customer Service in the U.S. 2025" survey by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group, SHEIN ranked alongside Amazon and Costco as one of the top consumer service companies in the U.S.

Source: Zhonghua.com

9. Russian Post Launches Special Rates for Packages Sent to China

February 19 - Russian Post has introduced special rates for business customers sending international parcels and express shipments to China. China ranks second among Russia's top export destinations, accounting for 13% of the total. To encourage exports, businesses and individual entrepreneurs who have not sent goods to China in the past six months will enjoy a 30% discount on parcels sent to China before April 10, 2025.

Source: Baiyunyun

10. Etsy to Report Q4 2024 Earnings

February 19 - E-commerce retailer Etsy will announce its Q4 2024 and full-year earnings. Analysts expect Etsy’s earnings per share (EPS) for Q4 2024 to reach $0.93, a 50% year-on-year growth, though revenue is projected to grow only 2.3%, reaching $861.8 million.

Source: Yilan Business

11. Zhengzhou Airport Launches Two New International Cargo Routes

February 19 - Zhengzhou Airport has launched two new international cargo routes to Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Oslo (Norway), enhancing the air logistics corridor between central China and Southeast Asia and Europe. The routes, operated by Jiangxi International Air Freight, will each use an A330 freighter with weekly frequencies: two flights per week to Dhaka and four per week to Oslo.

Source: Dahe Finance

12. Guiyang-Yangon International Cargo Flight Route Opens

February 19 - Guiyang Airport has officially launched a direct international freighter service to Yangon, Myanmar. This new route is part of the airport's continued expansion of its air cargo network, adding to previous routes to Kolkata, Delhi, Karachi, and Moscow. The opening strengthens Guiyang's position as an international cargo hub and supports the strategic goal of building the "Southwest International Cargo Distribution and Hubbing Center."

Source: Guangming Net

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