1. USPS to Change Parcel Service Standards

March 25 – The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced that it will adjust its mail and parcel delivery standards starting from April 1 to reduce costs. The optimization involves services such as First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Marketing Mail, Parcel Services (including Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail, and Library Mail), Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express. These improvements are expected to save at least $36 billion over the next decade, mainly by reducing transportation, mail and parcel handling, and real estate costs. The adjustment will be implemented in two phases to ensure a smooth transition: the first phase will start on April 1, and the second phase will take effect on July 1.

Source: 100yun.com

2. Lecang Logistics’ 2024 Total Revenue Reaches 1.9 Billion

March 25 – Lecang Logistics recently released its 2024 annual financial report. The report shows that Lecang Logistics achieved total revenue of 1.946 billion yuan in 2024, a 57.2% increase from 1.238 billion yuan in 2023. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company increased by 235.3% year-on-year to 396 million yuan, while basic earnings per share were 1.38 yuan. The annual profit increased by 235.3% from 119.6 million yuan in 2023 to 401 million yuan this year.

Source: Lecang Logistics

3. China Cargo Airlines Increases Capital by 1.5 Billion

March 25 – According to Tianyancha, China Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd. recently underwent a business change, increasing its registered capital from approximately 10.69 billion yuan to 12.2 billion yuan. The company was established in November 2003, with Yan Fei as the legal representative. Its business scope includes ground services and express air delivery related to the main business, as well as the manufacturing and maintenance of ground equipment. China Cargo Airlines is jointly owned by China Aviation Capital Holding Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Cainiao Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., and Cathay Pacific China Cargo Holdings Ltd.

Source: EO Intelligence

4. YTO Expands Investment in Central Asian Markets

March 25 – YTO International Express issued an announcement regarding the signing of a subscription agreement on March 20, 2025, between its direct wholly-owned subsidiary and Liancheng's current sole shareholder Senda BVI and JiaZhi Express, to introduce strategic partners and promote business operations in Kazakhstan. Upon completion of the subscription agreement, Liancheng will be owned 67% by Senda BVI and 33% by JiaZhi Express, and it will remain a subsidiary of YTO International Express. The issuance of shares to JiaZhi Express is considered as a sale of interest in Liancheng.

Source: YTO International Express

5. Huahu Airport Reaches a Daily Record of 50 International Cargo Flights

March 25 – An international flight JG2915, loaded with 17.5 tons of garments, flowers, and other goods, departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport to Manila, Philippines. On the anniversary of its official opening, the airport, Asia’s first professional cargo hub, reached a new peak with over 50 daily international cargo flights. The airport has attracted leading logistics companies such as SF Express, DHL, and Cainiao, contributing to the agglomeration of industries like cross-border e-commerce, biopharmaceuticals, and aviation manufacturing. Huahu Airport’s border inspection station has launched a 24/7 clearance service, reducing clearance time to under 15 minutes per cargo flight.

Source: Tencent News

6. ShunJia’s Southern International Cargo Terminal No. 2 Opens

March 25 – The opening ceremony for ShunJia’s Southern International Cargo Terminal No. 2 was held at Ezhou Huahu Airport. The renovated terminal covers an area of 5,000 square meters, with an expected increase in outbound capacity of 50,000 tons annually. The terminal will provide specialized services for outbound, transit, and cross-border e-commerce cargo. ShunJia’s dual-terminal operation model will enhance international cargo capacity, and future efforts will focus on cooperation with airports and customs to optimize services.

Source: Ezhou Huahu Airport

7. Xi'an Airport Increases European Cargo Flights

March 25 – Starting from March, Xi'an-Budapest all-cargo flights will increase from two to four per week. The added flights will further improve the air transportation efficiency of Xi'an Airport and support the construction of the "Air Silk Road." Since the launch of the all-cargo route in September 2024, over 100 flights have been completed, transporting nearly 4,000 tons of cargo, including cross-border e-commerce products. The added frequency is expected to bring over 12,000 tons of international cargo to Xi'an annually.

Source: Aviation Cargo News Express

8. COSCO Shipping Holdings' 2024 Net Profit Grows 95%

March 25 – COSCO Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd. released its 2024 annual report. The company achieved operating revenue of 233.859 billion yuan, up 33.29%, and operating costs of 164.774 billion yuan, up 12.29%. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 69.948 billion yuan, up 90.74%. Net profit reached 55.395 billion yuan, a 95.08% year-on-year increase. The container shipping business completed 25.939 million TEUs, an increase of 10.12%, and revenue from container shipping reached 225.971 billion yuan, up 34.4%.

Source: Securities Daily

9. Amazon India Launches Seller Fee Waiver Program

March 25 – Amazon India announced its largest seller fee waiver to date, aimed at boosting seller growth. The revised fees will take effect on April 7, 2025, and will eliminate referral fees for products priced below 300 INR in over 135 categories, including apparel, shoes, jewelry, groceries, home décor, beauty, toys, kitchenware, automotive, and pet products.

Source: About Amazon

10. Wildberries Considers Entering New Markets in 2025

March 25 – Tatiana Bakalchuk, founder of Wildberries, announced at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs conference that the company is considering expanding into new markets in 2025. The company also plans to strengthen its presence in existing markets.

Source: Ebrun

11. ZTO Express Invests 2 Billion in South China Headquarters

March 25 – ZTO Express signed a project agreement for its South China headquarters in Tonglu County, Hangzhou. The project will have a total investment of nearly 2 billion yuan, and upon operation, it is expected to process over 8 million incoming parcels per day, generating an annual output of over 2 billion yuan and taxes exceeding 30 million yuan. The headquarters will cover 175 acres and is expected to be operational by early 2026.

Source: Guangzhou Huadu Release

12. Shenzhen's Foreign Trade in First Two Months Reaches 603.7 Billion Yuan

March 25 – In the first two months of 2025, Shenzhen's goods trade totaled 603.7 billion yuan, with exports reaching 367.33 billion yuan, leading mainland Chinese cities in trade. Imports totaled 236.37 billion yuan, up 1.1%, outperforming the national average.

Source: Shenzhen Customs

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