1. FedEx Upgrades Another Intercontinental Route  

On March 13, FedEx announced another service upgrade, continuing its commitment to providing efficient and reliable logistics services for global customers. The Asian market, a vital part of international trade, is a particular focus. This recent upgrade targeting the “Fujian to South Korea” export route demonstrates FedEx’s attention to the local market and a precise understanding of customer needs. Cross-border trade in Fujian will see greater development opportunities with more convenient and efficient international logistics services. Highlights of this upgraded service include a 6-hour cutoff extension in the Xiamen area, and new services added for Quanzhou and Fuzhou regions.  

Source: FedEx

2. JD Logistics’ Overseas Warehouse Officially Operational

On March 13, JD Logistics announced the official operation of its second warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. The warehouse primarily provides integrated supply chain logistics services for cross-border businesses. JD Logistics now operates over 100 overseas warehouses, bonded warehouses, and direct mail warehouses globally, with a total management area exceeding 1 million square meters. By 2025, the company plans to double its overseas warehouse capacity.  

Source: JD Logistics Bulletin

3.China Post Opens International Consolidation Center  

On March 13, it was announced that China Post's Taizhou International Consolidation Center has been officially completed and put into operation. The establishment of this center marks a significant breakthrough in Taizhou's cross-border e-commerce logistics service system. It will provide local cross-border e-commerce companies with full-chain services, including local consolidation, local customs clearance, and direct shipments from the local area.  

Source: Zhejiang Post

4.China COSCO Shipping Repurchases Approximately 63.65 Million A-Shares  

On March 13, China COSCO Shipping announced that by March 11, 2025, the company had repurchased a total of 63,653,917 A-shares through centralized bidding transactions via the Shanghai Stock Exchange trading system. This accounts for 0.87% of the company’s total share capital as of March 11, 2025. The highest purchase price was 5.32 yuan per share, and the lowest was 5.03 yuan per share, with a total payment of 329,295,397.16 yuan.  

Source: China COSCO Shipping

5.TEMU Forms Partnership with Unisend

On March 13, it was announced that e-commerce platform TEMU has established a partnership with Unisend, a parcel locker network, to offer fast, seamless, and reliable delivery services to customers in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Since its launch, TEMU has offered over 600 categories of products in the Baltic region, including household goods, electronics, and gardening tools. Through this partnership, TEMU aims to enhance convenience and customer satisfaction by providing efficient and dependable delivery services.  

Source: Ebrun

6.TikTok Launches New Features for Sellers  

On March 13, TikTok introduced several new features for its platform sellers, aiming to provide more flexible sales management options, optimize shipping and return processes, and allow for customizable delivery terms. These updates will help sellers process orders more efficiently while gaining better control over customer relationships. The new features include automatic approval of after-sales requests such as returns, refunds, exchanges, and order cancellations. Sellers can also set custom return periods, ranging from 14 to 90 days, in accordance with local retail regulations.  

Source: TikTok Shop

7.JD Global Shopping Kicks Off 2025 Buyer Recruitment Plan

On March 13, JD Global Shopping announced the launch of its 2025 buyer recruitment plan, offering initiatives such as free trial operations and one-on-one operational guidance. By lowering the entry barriers for merchants and increasing support, the platform continues to recruit individuals and sole proprietors. The recruitment plan includes "three cooperation models" and "five support policies," offering end-to-end support from store setup to order growth, making it easier for merchants to join and quickly achieve sales growth.  

Source: China Net Technology

8.Shopify Updates Three Privacy Features  

On March 13, Shopify announced updates to three privacy features to help merchants targeting the European market comply with local privacy regulations and gain customer trust. Previously, customers had to manually clear cookies to update their consent preferences. With the update, customers can reopen the cookie consent window and modify their preferences as needed. Shopify's cookie consent window will now also appear directly on the checkout page, ensuring that even customers who skip the homepage see the consent window. Additionally, the "opt-out of data sales" feature will allow customers to opt-out of having their personal data sold or shared with third parties.  

Source: Shopify

9. Shopee Announces DTS and LSR Rule Updates for Three Sites

On March 13, Shopee announced updates to its Delivery Time Score (DTS) and Late Shipment Rate (LSR) rules for its Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippines sites, with changes taking effect between March and April. The main updates include changes to the DTS and automatic order cancellation logic: for non-pre-sale items, the DTS will be set to D+1 business day, while for pre-sale items, it will be 7-30 business days (Singapore, Philippines) or 3-30 business days (Malaysia). If the shipment is not made on time, the order will be automatically canceled. The LSR threshold for penalties in Singapore will be adjusted from 5% to 10%, reducing the risk of sellers being penalized for occasional delays. Sellers are advised to adjust their operating strategies accordingly.  

Source: Shopee

10.68.1% of Global Shoppers Have Purchased on E-Commerce Platforms

On March 13, it was reported that global digital shoppers are flocking to online marketplaces and social commerce platforms. E-commerce platforms are favored for their convenience, wide selection, and competitive prices, with 68.1% of global shoppers having made purchases on platforms like Amazon and Walmart. Social commerce is also on the rise, with 30.9% of consumers making purchases on social media in the past year, with Meta's platforms performing particularly well. While price remains the most significant factor influencing purchasing decisions, trust in brands is particularly important in markets like China (49.4%), India (32.1%), and the UAE (27.1%).  

Source: ikjzd

11.Shenzhen-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Company Secures Nearly 100 Million Yuan in Pre-IPO Funding  

On March 13, Shenzhen's Aimshi E-commerce Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its Pre-IPO funding round, raising nearly 100 million yuan. This round was exclusively invested by leading domestic investment firm Tongchuang Weiye. This collaboration marks an important step for both parties in the cross-border e-commerce field. Aimshi stated that the funds will be used to further enhance its R&D capabilities, improve and expand its supply chain capabilities, and increase its market share.  

Source: Aimshi

12.Dalian to Incheon Cross-Border E-Commerce Shipping Route Launched

On March 13, the "Feilong" cargo ship, carrying cross-border e-commerce goods, set sail from Dalian Port, marking the official opening of the Dalian-to-Incheon "9610" cross-border e-commerce shipping route. This route offers the advantages of "sea freight prices with air freight efficiency," opening a new logistics channel for global buying and selling, injecting new momentum into the development of cross-border e-commerce logistics in Northeast Asia.  

Source: Liaoning Daily

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