1. DPD and Royal Mail Expand International Express Cooperation

On March 11, it was reported that Royal Mail and DPD announced the expansion of their international express service cooperation, now offering services such as “DPD Classic,” “DPD Direct Lite,” and “DPD Air Classic & Air Express” at 4,100 post offices across the UK. This collaboration began in 2021 and was expanded after a successful pilot at 300 post offices. Neil Brockhurst, Acting CEO of Post Office Ltd, stated that this is part of the “Postmaster’s New Deal” to enhance services for customers. Elaine Kerr, CEO of DPD UK, highlighted that the partnership leverages Europe's largest delivery network, capable of reaching over 200 destinations worldwide, making it easier and more affordable for customers to access suitable international services.  

Source: Daxu Cross-border

2. UPS to Make More Fee Changes

On March 11, UPS announced plans to increase surcharges and change fees. The fuel surcharge for UPS Ground, Air, and SurePost services in the U.S. will be raised by 50 basis points. Additionally, more fee changes will take effect on March 31. These include a $5 fee for each printed UPS invoice copy sent to shippers or other payers, a $25 fee for each payment made via check or wire transfer (excluding Automated Clearing House payments), and the late payment fee will increase from 8% to 9.9% of the overdue invoice balance. UPS also plans to end the 2% surcharge on invoices paid by credit card by May 18, replacing it with a 2% payment processing fee for each invoice.  

Source: Supply Chain Dive

3. TikTok Deal May Be Finalized Soon

On March 11, it was reported that the U.S. government is in talks with four different potential buyers regarding TikTok’s U.S. business, with a deal possibly being finalized "soon." According to earlier reports, TikTok must reach an agreement on its U.S. operations by April 5, or it will be banned from the U.S. under bipartisan legislation. The U.S. is currently TikTok's most important market, and last year, the valuation of TikTok US was as high as $50 billion. 

Source: TMT Post

4. FedEx Optimizes Regional International Export Services

On March 11, it was reported that FedEx is optimizing international export services in Suzhou, Kunshan, Taicang, Changshu, Wuxi, Hangzhou, and Jiaxing. This service upgrade includes low- and high-value goods exported from Wuxi, high-value goods exported from Kunshan, Taicang, Changshu, and Hangzhou, and high-value goods exported from Suzhou (excluding Kunshan, Taicang, and Changshu) and Jiaxing. Destination countries or regions include Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and trans-Pacific countries in the Americas. Same-day export flight services for all FedEx international express services will benefit from this upgrade.  

Source: FedExPlus

5. 2025 Amazon Seller Report: FBA Remains Mainstream  

On March 11, it was reported that according to Jungle Scout’s “2025 Amazon Seller Status” report, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) remains the most commonly used fulfillment method for sellers and brands, accounting for 44%. Meanwhile, the usage rate of Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) has significantly increased, with over one-third of sellers opting for FBM, nearly 10% of which use the Seller Fulfilled Prime service. The report also noted that 16% of sellers rely on third-party fulfillment services, while 3% choose other methods. Notably, 21% of sellers use both FBA and FBM to flexibly meet different needs. As the Seller Fulfilled Prime service becomes more popular, FBM products are gaining competitiveness in the market.  

Source: Jungle Scout

6. TikTok Shop Vietnam to Implement New Commission Fee Schedule

On March 11, it was announced that starting April 1, 2025, TikTok Shop Vietnam will officially implement a new commission fee schedule, which has drawn widespread attention. The commission for regular sellers will increase from 3% to 4%, while the commission for Shop Mall sellers will rise significantly from 4.54%-5.78% to 6.05%-7.7%, with an average increase of 2%. This change is forcing sellers to reassess their pricing strategies to cope with multiple cost pressures, including shipping fees, advertising fees, and taxes.  

Source: TikTok Shop

7. 8 New International Cargo Routes Launched in January-February

On March 11, it was reported that according to the Aviation Logistics Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, 35 new international air cargo routes were launched in the first two months of 2025, with over 73 weekly round-trip flights added. In terms of route structure, European routes were the most numerous, with 19 routes, followed by Asian routes with 14. As for cargo structure, cross-border e-commerce goods, fresh products, electronic goods, and auto parts were the main types of goods transported. The number of U.S. routes decreased significantly.  

Source: Aviation Logistics Branch of CFLP

8. COSCO Air Logistics' Shandong Logistics Headquarters Project Begins Operations  

On March 11, it was reported that the COSCO Air Logistics Shandong Logistics Headquarters project in the Air Economy Demonstration Zone officially commenced operations. This project, as an important logistics hub in Northern China for COSCO Air Logistics, marks a significant step forward in Qingdao's efforts to build a modern international logistics system and promote high-quality development in the air economy.  

The project covers an area of about 200 acres, with a total construction area exceeding 150,000 square meters. It integrates air cargo, warehousing and logistics, supply chain management, cross-border e-commerce, and cold chain logistics, aiming to create an intelligent, green, and international comprehensive logistics service platform.  

Source: Qingdao Daily

9. Maersk Plans to Invest $5 Billion in India

On March 11, it was reported that Robert Mærsk Uggla, Chairman of the Board of Maersk Group, and Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, a subsidiary of Maersk, visited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss investment plans. Maersk Group sees great development potential in the Indian market and plans to invest $5 billion in India through its subsidiaries, including APM Terminals.  

Source: Shipping Online

10. China's Foreign Trade Reaches 6.54 Trillion Yuan in January-February

On March 11, it was reported by the General Administration of Customs that China's foreign trade got off to a stable start in the first two months of 2025. From January to February, China's total foreign trade value was 6.54 trillion yuan. Compared to the same period last year, this year’s first two months had two fewer working days. Excluding incomparable factors, foreign trade grew by 1.7%. From January to February, exports reached 3.88 trillion yuan, up by 3.4%, and imports amounted to 2.66 trillion yuan.  

Source: General Administration of Customs

11. Li Ka-shing Plans to Sell 43 Ports for $22.8 Billion  

On March 11, it was reported that Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. announced a strategic restructuring on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, revealing a tentative agreement with a consortium led by BlackRock to sell its core global port assets. According to the announcement, CK Hutchison plans to sell all of its stakes in Hutchison Port Holdings (HPHS) and Hutchison Port Group Holdings (HPGHL), which together control 80% of Hutchison Ports' global equity. The assets cover 43 ports in 23 countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, encompassing 199 berths and supporting smart terminal management systems and global logistics networks. The total enterprise value of the sale is $22.8 billion.  

Source: NetEase

12. BEST Inc. Finalizes Privatization  

On March 11, it was reported that BEST Inc. announced the completion of its privatization and has suspended stock trading. BEST Inc. also announced that it has requested the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to suspend trading of its ADSs as of March 10, 2025 (New York time). After privatization, BEST Inc.'s founder, chairman, and CEO Johnny Chou will remain the controlling shareholder, and the main shareholder structure will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity and stability in company governance.  

Source: Express Ecosystem

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