1. DHL Partners with TEMU

On April 8, DHL Group and e-commerce platform TEMU signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration and further expand their successful partnership, aiming to better support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both mature and emerging markets such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Both parties are also committed to promoting compliant trade and sustainable operations.

According to the MoU, DHL will leverage its professional logistics capabilities to support TEMU’s localized operations in Europe, especially its “local-to-local” business model. This model enables local businesses to sell directly to local consumers and fulfill orders locally via the TEMU platform. TEMU expects 80% of its total sales in Europe to come from this model. In addition, the platform aims to help European sellers expand into global markets, offering growth opportunities particularly for SMEs. DHL will also assist TEMU in expanding its e-commerce footprint in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Source: MSN

2. China Eastern Airlines Launches New International Cargo Route

On April 8, flight MU5013 of China Eastern Airlines successfully departed from Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, carrying 42 packages of e-commerce goods originating from Nanjing, weighing a total of 420 kilograms. The destination is Milan Malpensa Airport. This marks the official launch of China Eastern’s cargo route from Nanjing to Milan via Xi’an.

Source: Eastern Air Logistics

3. SF Express Launches First Fully Self-Operated International Warehouse

On April 8, SF Express officially launched operations at its warehouse in Madrid, Spain, marking a new milestone in the company’s European warehousing network. This is SF’s first fully self-operated large-scale international warehouse. It is designed to offer “pre-trade” solutions for Chinese enterprises, effectively meeting their localized operational needs in the European market.

Source: SF Express Group

4. TikTok Granted Another 75-Day Grace Period

On April 8, the U.S. President announced via social media the signing of an executive order to grant TikTok another 75-day grace period under the “sell it or ban it” law. Previously, just one day before the ban was scheduled to take effect in January, the President issued a delay order. Reportedly, the U.S. government has been working hard on a deal to “save TikTok” and has made “significant progress.” However, the deal still “requires more work to secure all necessary approvals,” and the extension will allow TikTok to continue operating for 75 more days—pushing the deadline to mid-June.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

5. Amazon’s FBA Liquidation Program Arrives in Japan

On April 8, Amazon announced that its FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) Bulk Liquidation Program is now available on its Japan marketplace and is free to use until May 31. This program allows sellers to efficiently free up warehouse space, reduce storage fees, and recover 5–10% of inventory value. It helps sellers offload excess and returned inventory by selling it to approved liquidation partners, avoiding disposal fees.

Source: Amazon

6. AliExpress Korea to Launch New Platform: Global Selling

On April 8, AliExpress announced that its Korea division will launch a new online platform called “Global Selling,” designed to help Korean SMEs sell their products to overseas markets. The initiative, led by Alibaba International, responds to increasing global demand for Korean products such as fashion, beauty, food, and K-pop merchandise. In its initial phase, Global Selling will connect Korean sellers with markets in the U.S., Spain, France, and Japan, reaching approximately 150 million consumers globally.

Source: AliExpress

7. TikTok Shop U.S. Full-Service Orders Surge 305%

On April 8, TikTok Shop released its 2025 Spring Sales Event Report for cross-border e-commerce. Highlights include a 153% surge in GMV from U.S. cross-border POP live-streaming, a 305% increase in full-service orders in the U.S. market, and a 147% growth in full-cycle GMV for the U.K. market.

Source: TikTok Shop Cross-border E-commerce

8. Europe’s E-commerce Market to Exceed $756.2 Billion by 2027

On April 8, reports indicated that Europe’s e-commerce market continues its strong growth, ranking third globally behind Asia and North America. In 2024, total e-commerce revenue in Europe is expected to reach around $659.1 billion. With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.91%, the market size is expected to surpass $756.2 billion by 2027. This reflects European consumers’ increasing acceptance of online shopping and continuous improvements in digital infrastructure.

Source: Ebrun (EIN News)

9. “Zhengzhou–Derby” Cross-Border Air Cargo Route Launched

On April 8, a Boeing 747-400F freighter fully loaded with cross-border e-commerce goods took off from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. It will transit through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, and head to East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the U.K. This marks the official launch of the “Zhengzhou–Derby” cross-border cargo air route, creating a new efficient and convenient aerial trade corridor between Henan and Europe.

Source: Zhongda Gate International Logistics

10. Harbin–Moscow Route Introduces Tu-204 Aircraft

On April 8, a Tu-204 freighter took off from Harbin International Airport, marking the debut of this aircraft on the “Harbin–Moscow” cargo route, operated by Heilongjiang Aviation Development Co., Ltd. Previously, the route had been serviced primarily by B757 aircraft, with a total of 240 flights so far. This route has become a crucial air freight channel between Heilongjiang Province and Russia.

Source: Longjiang Aviation Development

11. Henan Bonded Logistics Zone Cross-Border E-commerce Imports/Exports Up 92% in Q1

On April 8, according to Zhongda Gate International Logistics Group, cross-border e-commerce imports and exports at Henan Bonded Logistics Zone reached RMB 8.118 billion in the first three months of 2025, up 92.2% year-on-year. The zone processed 26.41 million orders, up 74.15%. Imports reached RMB 3.124 billion, a 101.77% increase, while exports totaled RMB 4.994 billion, up 86.66%.

Source: Zhongda Gate Logistics

12. Maersk Proposes Premium Offer to Acquire Remaining Svitzer Shares

On April 8, A.P. Moller Holding (APMH), the parent company of Maersk, announced a cash offer to fully acquire Denmark-based towage operator Svitzer and take the company private. APMH offered DKK 285 per share, representing a 42.5% premium over the opening price on the first trading day, a 31.7% premium over the April 1, 2025 closing price, and a 31.3% premium over the 3-month volume-weighted average price. If an ordinary dividend of DKK 8.00 per share is approved at Svitzer’s annual general meeting on April 10, 2025, the offer price will be adjusted accordingly.

Source: A.P. Moller Holding

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