1. Shein became the fastest growing platform in Q2 in France this year

On October 14th, Médiamétrie and Fevad announced the ranking of French e-commerce platform visits in the second quarter of 2022. Among the top 20 most visited e-commerce platforms, Shein became the fastest growing website, jumping 5 places from last year, and now ranks 12th. Shein currently attracts more than 10.4 million unique visitors (UVs) per month in France, equivalent to 16% of the French population.

2. Amazon's warehousing distribution network is online

On October 14th, Amazon announced that the Amazon Warehousing Distribution Network (AWD for short) was launched, aiming to solve the problem of replenishment for sellers in the United States. According to reports, AWD will provide U.S. station sellers with a pay-as-you-go warehousing solution. Help merchants to send and store inventory to Amazon AWD warehouse (near FBA warehouse) through third-party cross-border logistics and Amazon cross-border logistics service (AGL), according to the inventory situation of FBA warehouse, carry out timely automatic replenishment, and help FBA warehouse continuously goods, and is not limited by the storage capacity.

Specifically, AWD provides a strong delivery network for sellers' orders by integrating offline logistics warehousing and online logistics systems, allowing sellers to monitor their own inventory and check the progress of goods transportation at any time.

3. Luxembourg Cargo purchased 10 Boeing B777-8F freighters

On October 14, Cargolux signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 10 Boeing B777-8F freighters to replace the aging 747-400 freighter fleet. It is reported that Luxembourg Cargo operates 16 B747-400Fs and 14 B747-8Fs. Its chief executive Richard Folsom said the use of the latest technology and fuel-efficient 777-8 freighters would help implement long-term sustainability plans and strengthen the company's position as a global air freight service. Additionally, Boeing launched its new 777-8 freighter in January 2022, with more than 50 models on order.

4. Tianjin Airlines opens new Chongqing-Moscow charter flight route

On October 14, it was reported that Tianjin Airlines, a subsidiary of HNA Airlines, carried cross-border e-commerce supplies on the GS7953 flight from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport to Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport on the morning of the 10th of this month, marking the smooth opening of Tianjin Airlines’ Chongqing-Moscow charter flight route. .

Sheremetyevo International Airport is the second largest airport in Russia. The airport operates more than 60% of the country's international transportation business, and the proportion of scheduled routes accounts for 90% of the total transportation volume.

The newly opened Chongqing-Moscow charter flight route of Tianjin Airlines is planned to be carried out twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. In terms of model selection, Tianjin Airlines has deployed two types of wide-body aircraft, A330-200 and A330-300, to undertake passenger-to-cargo charter transportation tasks. The maximum cargo capacity can reach 30 tons and 40 tons respectively, making full use of the cabin layout. To meet the needs of cargo transportation to the maximum extent.

5. MSC launches new Dolphin service in Asia

On October 14, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) announced changes to its intra-Asia service network, including new products and upgraded services, which will take effect next month.

As part of the latest revamp of the network , MSC has announced the launch of a new service called Dolphin, which will provide connectivity from China to Indonesia and between Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and China.

The Dolphin service will have the following port rotations: Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Tanjong Patian – Singapore – Jakarta – Surabaya – Tanjong Patian – Singapore – Ranchabang – Vung Tau – Shanghai. In addition, MSC Cape III will be deployed on the maiden voyage of the new service, with an expected arrival in Shanghai on November 2.

6. Royal Mail unveils new parcel conveyor

On October 14, Royal Mail announced the launch of its first new large parcel conveyor at the Gatwick Mail Centre to support automation and customer tracking of parcels weighing up to 30kg. The machine will be used to process around 3,000 large parcels per hour and can handle Type 3 and Type 4 parcels up to a size of 610x460x460.

Royal Mail also said they would soon launch a large parcel conveyor at the South Midlands mail centre, with more likely to be rolled out to mail centres across the UK in the future. The two original mail centers were chosen because they currently handle the largest packages in the network. The new transporter is part of the delivery giant's strategy to increase automation of its network, with a goal of automating 90 percent of parcels by 2024.

7. The Hapag-Lloyd China-Germany Express has added calls to Shanghai and Antwerp

On October 14, it was reported that the China-Germany Express Line CGX operated by Hapag -Lloyd will expand the port coverage and replace Le Havre by adding calls to Shanghai and Antwerp. Shanghai Port will become a new starting point for the route. The changed route is: Shanghai-Dachan Bay-Singapore-Wilhelmshaven-Antwerp-Shanghai.

"CGX route" is operated by Hapag-Lloyd independently, and 9 container ships of 2600-4850TEU are currently in operation. The service adjustment cycle of this route is 9 weeks.

The first ship of the "CGX Route" to depart from Shanghai is the 4,252 TEU "SEASPAN HAMBURG", voyage 004W. It is expected to sail from Shanghai on November 2 and from Dachan Bay on November 5.

8. Maersk opens new air cargo terminal in Chicago

On October 14, Maersk’s official website issued a document saying that Maersk opened a new Chicago air cargo terminal near O’Hare Airport in the United States, aiming to improve the air cargo supply chain. Seventy percent of the U.S. is within a night truck ride, allowing critical shipments from Asia and Europe to quickly reach their destination when time is tight.

The new facility also serves Maersk's air cargo hub at Rockford International Airport, an all-weather, fast-growing air cargo hub. The new facility is understood to be a Bonded Container Freight Station (CFS) in partnership with U.S. Customs, operating as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certified Cargo Inspection Facility (CCSF) to ensure timely and safe handling Air cargo. This allows for prioritization and sorting of import and export shipments.

9. E-commerce sales in the Asia-Pacific region will reach $2.09 trillion

On October 14th, FedEx released "Future Trends in E-commerce". According to the survey, the Asia-Pacific region covers the world's largest e-commerce markets such as mainland China, India, Japan, and South Korea, and the scale of online shopping users has reached 57% of the region's total population. It is expected that the region's e-commerce sales revenue will reach 20,900 in 2022 One hundred million U.S. dollars. In the Chinese market in particular, the growth of e-commerce is ahead of the rest of Asia, with online retail sales reaching 13.09 trillion yuan in 2021 and expected to reach 17 trillion yuan by 2025.

In terms of customer experience, the survey data shows that there is a significant gap of 10% between the self-evaluation of SMEs and the perception of consumers. Among them, "having an efficient return service" (13%) and "having a customer support service" (11%) have the largest gaps.

10. DHL plans to invest 560 million euros in UK e-commerce business

On October 14th, according to a report by Numerator, DHL e-commerce solutions company recently announced that it plans to invest 560 million euros in its UK e-commerce business (DHL Parcel UK). Since the beginning of 2020, the company's business volume has grown by 40%, and the UK market has seen a surge in demand for e-commerce and B2B services. The expansion project aims to provide the right infrastructure to foster growth and put the business at the forefront of sustainable and digital logistics.

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Official account: Bai Xiaosheng, cross-border e-commerce logistics