1、 Six Chinese Companies Rank Among Top 25 Global Air Freight Forwarders

July 7 – According to Armstrong & Associates, the total air freight volume of the world’s top 25 freight forwarders reached 16,740,885 tonnes in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%. The top five were: Kuehne+Nagel (No. 1), DHL (No. 2), DSV (No. 3), DB Schenker (No. 4), and Sinotrans (No. 5).

Six Chinese companies made the list:

Sinotrans (No. 5)

Dimerco Express Group (No. 9)

Kerry Logistics (No. 11)

China National Materials Logistics (No. 14)

Bondex Logistics (No. 16)

Honour Lane Shipping (No. 17)

Source: Armstrong & Associates

2、 SHEIN’s Semi-Managed Model Now Live in Canada and the Middle East

July 7 – SHEIN’s semi-managed model is now officially live in Canada and the Middle East and is actively recruiting cross-border sellers. Requirements include: a corporate business license (individual businesses are currently not supported) and the ability to support overseas warehouse fulfillment or local delivery.

Source: XTransfer

3、DPD UK Forms Strategic Partnership with Smart Locker Firm

July 7 – DPD UK has announced a strategic partnership with smart locker provider Yeep! to install 8,000 additional lockers across the UK. This expansion will increase DPD’s network of parcel pickup/drop-off points to around 20,000 locations, enhancing customer flexibility and efficiency for deliveries and returns.

Source: DPD

4、Amazon May Surpass USPS in Parcel Volume by 2028

July 7 – According to Pitney Bowes' Parcel Shipping Index, Amazon shipped 6.3 billion parcels in 2024 (up 7.3% YoY) and may surpass the USPS by 2028, reaching 8.4 billion shipments versus USPS’s 8.3 billion. In 2024, the U.S. handled 22.4 billion parcels with total revenue of \$203.2 billion. However, per-piece revenue declined to \$9.09, reflecting mounting pricing pressure.

Notable performance shifts:

USPS Q1 2025 parcel volume: -6.2%

FedEx 2024 volume: 3.7 billion; Q1 2025 saw first growth in a while

UPS Q1 2025: -5.4% due to reduced cooperation with Amazon

Smaller carriers increased market share from 3% to 3.5%, with revenue up 22.6%, thanks to tariff changes and localized opportunities. Pitney Bowes predicts U.S. parcel volume will grow at a 5% CAGR from 2025–2030, reaching 35 billion in 2029, benefiting shippers with lower prices and greater flexibility.

Source: Pitney Bowes

5、Ezhou–Mumbai Cargo Route Takes Off

July 7 – An Indigo A321 freighter departed from Ezhou Huahu Airport to Mumbai, marking the launch of the Ezhou–Mumbai cargo route. It is the airport’s 15th new international route in 2025, its 5th direct India route, and Indigo’s 2nd scheduled cargo route from Ezhou. Operated twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays), the route has an annual capacity of nearly 5,000 tonnes and mainly carries laptops and medical equipment.

Ezhou Huahu Airport now connects with five major Indian cities: Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Mumbai, forming a diamond-shaped cargo network that covers all of India.

Source: Ezhou Huahu Airport

6、TikTok Shop Malaysia Introduces 30-Day Free Return Policy

July 7 – TikTok Shop Malaysia officially launched a 30-day free return policy for “TikTok Shop Mall” products in June. This extends the previous 15-day window and applies to all local and international brand products with the “Mall” label. For returns due to "no longer needed," TikTok Shop will cover shipping fees, easing the burden on sellers. If items don't meet return conditions, sellers may reject the return request.

Source: TikTok Shop

7、Amazon Generates \$34.5B Monthly in the U.S. Market

July 7 – Amazon's U.S. market generates \$34.5 billion per month, accounting for 70% of its global revenue—far outpacing other countries. The value of a single user visit in the U.S. is two to three times higher than in international markets.

Source: Chuhai.com

TikTok U.S. GMV Down 32% in June

8、July 7 – TikTok's U.S. e-commerce GMV reached \$540 million in June, down 32% month-over-month. In contrast, the UK saw a 16% MoM increase to \$160 million. Malaysia surged 97% to \$1.8 billion. Sales in Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore rose slightly, while Indonesia dropped 20%. Mexico posted a strong 24% MoM increase.

Source: Seller Home

9、 eBay Overhauls Parcel Tracking Experience

July 7– eBay announced a major upgrade to its parcel tracking system, introducing a more visual, unified delivery overview for both buyers and sellers. The redesign includes better visual order status in the Seller Hub and integrated outbound and return tracking for buyers. eBay claims this will reduce "item not received" claims and improve seller ratings. This update is part of the July seller update and aims to enhance transparency and reduce communication costs.

Source: eBay

10、Wuxuan Airport Adds Two New International Routes

July 7 – A Boeing 737-800 freighter operated by Zhongzhou Airlines took off from Wuxuan Airport to Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Cebu (Philippines). This marks the second time this year that Wuxuan launched two new international cargo routes in a single day. Both routes will operate five flights per week, creating efficient and reliable air freight channels between Wuhu and Southeast Asia.

Source: China Civil Aviation News

11、Shenzhen Airport Handles 326,000 Tons of Cross-Border E-Commerce Cargo

July 7 – Shenzhen Airport Group released its 6th consecutive annual report, upgrading it to a "Sustainability Report" by incorporating ESG metrics. Total cargo and mail throughput reached 1.881 million tonnes, ranking 3rd in China. Domestic cargo stood at 916,000 tonnes (No.1 for five consecutive years), while international cargo was 965,000 tonnes. The airport serves 42 international/regional destinations and 64 freighter routes. Cross-border e-commerce cargo volume reached 326,000 tonnes, supported by 3 overseas cargo terminals and 7 pre-positioned warehouses in the Greater Bay Area.

Source: Shenzhen Airport

12、U.S. Issues Letters to Countries Detailing New Tariff Rates

July 7 ，The U.S. President announced that letters will be sent to multiple countries detailing updated import tariffs. Each round will include ten countries, with rates ranging from 20% to 30%.

Source: Securities Times

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