1. TEMU Tops Global Downloads

On March 28, market analysis firm SensorTower released its latest "2025 Mobile Market Report," showing that TEMU ranked first globally in shopping app downloads in 2024. SHEIN, Amazon, and Shopee ranked second, fourth, and fifth, respectively, in global shopping app downloads for 2024. TEMU also topped the charts in countries like South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Thailand.

Source: SensorTower

2. China Southern Airlines Logistics Adds a New "Wing"

On March 28, a Boeing 777F freighter with registration number B-226D successfully arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from Seattle, USA, marking China Southern Airlines Logistics’ second new freighter of 2025. With this addition, the company's B777F fleet now totals 19 aircraft, the largest in the country. In the upcoming 2025 summer season, China Southern Airlines Logistics plans to operate over 80 regular flights per week, with a route network covering traditional markets in Europe and the U.S. as well as emerging markets in the Middle East and Central America.

Source: China Southern Airlines Logistics

3. FedEx Orders 18 Freighters

On March 28, FedEx announced it had ordered eight Boeing 777 freighters and 10 ATR72-600 turboprop freighters. Three of the planes are scheduled for delivery in 2026, with five more arriving in 2027. Earlier this quarter, the company also placed an additional order for two of the same aircraft models. At the same time, FedEx announced it would delay the retirement of its MD-11 freighter fleet, originally planned for 2028, until the end of 2032. The company intends to replace the MD-11s with more fuel-efficient aircraft like the B777F. Currently, FedEx operates 57 B777 freighters, with 11 more on order (including this latest order). Its MD-11 fleet comprises 37 planes, with 17 still on order (including this new batch).

Source: Global Air Cargo

4. UPS Launches New Global Checkout Service

On March 28, UPS announced the launch of its new Global Checkout service for online shoppers, allowing customers to view all applicable taxes and fees on their shopping cart items at checkout. This aims to address the issue of unexpected international duties upon package arrival, especially as trade tensions escalated during former U.S. President Trump’s trade war. E-commerce retailers using UPS can integrate the Global Checkout tool into their websites to calculate duty costs and show customers the final price, including duties.

Source: Gelonghui

5. J&T Express Achieves Global Profitability in 2024

On March 28, J&T Express announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it achieved global profitability in 2024, securing the number one position in several countries. Parcel volume in Southeast Asia increased by 41% year-over-year, while volume in new markets in the Middle East and Latin America grew by 22%. In the Chinese market, both volume and profitability grew, with a 29% year-over-year increase in parcel volume, and the company began generating profits. During the 2024 Double Eleven shopping festival, J&T handled over 100 million parcels in a single day for the first time globally. For the year, the company processed a total of 24.65 billion parcels, up 31.0% from 2023.

Source: J&T Express

6. SF Logistics REIT Completes Fundraising

On March 28, Southern Fund Management announced the successful completion of fundraising for the SF Logistics Closed-End Infrastructure Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), in collaboration with SF Holding, financial advisor Huatai United Securities, and Southern Fund Management. Public investor subscription multiples reached 381.58 times. According to the latest data released on March 5, 2025, the assets to be issued by the SF Logistics REIT include projects in Shenzhen, Wuhan, and Hefei, held by Shenzhen SF Aviation Real Estate Management Co., Ltd., Wuhan Fengtai E-commerce Industrial Park Management Co., Ltd., and Hefei Fengtai E-commerce Industrial Park Management Co., Ltd. These three projects mainly operate as distribution centers, with over 50% of their leasable area dedicated to such operations.

Source: JRJ.com

7. Amazon's New Logistics Site in Spain Begins Operations

On March 28, Amazon announced that its new logistics site, DQA3, located in Malaga, Spain, had recently started operations to optimize the region's order delivery services. The site covers over 10,000 square meters and already employs more than 70 people. As part of Amazon's logistics network, DQA3 focuses on "last-mile" deliveries, receiving packages from other Amazon fulfillment centers, sorting them, and then handing them off to third-party delivery companies for final delivery. The launch of DQA3 is expected to shorten delivery times in Malaga and surrounding areas and support same-day delivery services.

Source: Amazon

8. TEMU U.S. Site Announces New Subsidy Policy

On March 28, TEMU’s U.S. site announced a new logistics subsidy policy for April 1 to June 30. Stores with an on-time shipping rate of ≥95% between March 16 and 22 will be eligible for daily subsidies. Sellers meeting any of the following conditions can receive a $0.30 per parcel reward: ① daily online shipping proportion ≥95%, or ② more than 500 online shipments per day. Subsidies are settled monthly, with results announced the following month.

Source: Chuhai.com

9. Trendyol Accelerates Central and Eastern European Expansion

On March 28, during a press conference at its headquarters in Istanbul, Trendyol announced its expansion strategy, growth goals, and various initiatives aimed at the local market in Central and Eastern Europe. Trendyol plans to reach 12 million global international users by the end of 2025 and aims to become a leading e-commerce platform in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region. The company is accelerating its growth in the Central and Eastern European market, particularly in Romania, where its localization strategy, seller support programs, and technology investments will further strengthen its leadership. Currently, Trendyol has 1.5 million active users in Romania and has sold over 16 million items.

Source: Trendyol

10. Brazil's E-commerce Retail Sales to Reach $585.6 Billion by 2027

On March 28, according to Nuvei’s "Global Expansion Guide for High-Growth Markets," Brazil’s e-commerce retail sales are projected to grow from $346.3 billion in 2024 to $585.6 billion by 2027, a 70% increase. The growth of online retail sales in Brazil is expected to outpace the overall growth of the country's e-commerce market.

Source: Nuvei

11. China's Cross-border E-commerce Exports Reach $180.7 Billion, Ranking Second Globally

On March 28, it was reported that China’s cross-border e-commerce import and export volume reached 2.63 trillion yuan ($369 billion), an increase of 10.8% year-over-year. Export performance was particularly strong, with export revenue reaching $180.7 billion, ranking second globally, only behind the U.S.’s $684.5 billion. Platforms like Tmall and AliExpress were major contributors to China’s high export volume. In 2024, nearly 4% of Tmall's $498 billion GMV came from exports to markets outside of China, with Singapore, South Korea, and Japan being the main export destinations. AliExpress saw even more remarkable results, with over 97% of its $61.2 billion GMV coming from overseas markets. Tmall holds a significant presence in Southeast Asia, while AliExpress has strong influence in Western countries like the U.S., France, and Spain.

Source: China Customs

12. TecPlata Enhances Connectivity with Asia through ONE’s New Service

On March 28, Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the inclusion of TecPlata, operated by ICTSI, in two of its new services, which are expected to strengthen the terminal’s connectivity with Asian markets. ONE has integrated the Buenos Aires terminal into its new East Coast South America Express 2 (SX2) service, connecting major ports in the Far East with key hubs on the East Coast of South America. TecPlata is also linked to the SX2 network via the River Plate Express (RPX), a dedicated feeder service that connects Argentina and Uruguay through Rio Grande, Brazil. ONE plans to launch the RPX service in May.

Source: Logistics Baba

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