Strong demand for smart speakers in European and American markets presents opportunities for Chinese cross-border e-commerce. Integrating with Google Home and Amazon Echo ecosystems can effectively facilitate overseas market expansion. Operations should focus on content quality, interaction experience, and user privacy, while strictly adhering to local laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
Amazon's first-time purchase of Boeing 767 aircraft marks a significant shift in its aviation strategy, breaking away from its long-standing leasing model. This move likely aims to reduce operational costs, enhance operational control, and increase its long-term investment in the air cargo business. Looking ahead, Amazon may be building a more diversified and flexible air cargo system.
The latest announcement indicates that starting from August 1, 2025, port fees will increase at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and customs inspections are expected to intensify. There is an urgent need to address entry restrictions at multiple warehouses and issues related to Amazon appointments, as difficulties in container retrieval in some areas are exacerbating.
This article explores the evolution of smart warehouses through four stages: blind, reactive, automated, and adaptive. It discusses the impact of robotics and artificial intelligence on warehouse management, with a particular emphasis on the strategic investments in automation by Amazon and Walmart. Looking forward, AI agents are expected to play a significant role in real-time decision-making.
This article explores the main reasons for label changes due to Amazon FBA returns, such as high return rates and damaged packaging. It also provides corresponding solutions, including re-listing products for sale using overseas warehouses and choosing professional service companies to control label change costs. Through these measures, sellers can effectively reduce economic losses caused by returns.
Hai Xing Cheng in Suzhou is hiring a cross-border e-commerce Product Manager to focus on developing high-quality products for the European and American markets. This position requires skills in market research, product strategy, competitive analysis, product innovation, and project management. Candidates should possess a solid engineering background and experience in Amazon product development/operations.
UPS announced 30,000 layoffs despite profitability, sparking strong union opposition. The layoffs stem from the company's strategic shift towards 'better, not bigger,' aiming to improve profit margins, reduce reliance on Amazon, and invest in automation. Fundamental disagreements exist between labor and management regarding profit sharing and worker classification. The future labor-management game will significantly impact the logistics industry.
At the request of the Mongolian Customs General Administration, a World Customs Organization (WCO) expert team conducted a diagnostic review of its valuation system and provided recommendations for improvement. The aim is to assist Mongolian Customs in building a more efficient and transparent valuation system by strengthening internal cooperation, developing talent, and keeping abreast of international best practices. This will enhance revenue collection, optimize the business environment, and promote trade development in Mongolia.
A WCO project is assisting the Nigeria Customs Service in optimizing document review and risk control. Drawing on South African experience, Nigeria Customs will update its manual strategies to enhance trade facilitation. This initiative aims to streamline customs procedures, improve efficiency, and reduce delays in cross-border trade. By implementing best practices and leveraging international cooperation, Nigeria Customs seeks to strengthen its risk management capabilities and promote a more secure and efficient trading environment.
The World Customs Organization and the Commercial Law Development Program jointly held a customs valuation workshop in Cairo to enhance Egyptian customs officials' understanding and application of the WTO's Customs Valuation Agreement. The workshop covered a review of the agreement's principles, analysis of key technical issues, sharing of US customs experiences, and practical case studies. This initiative aims to support Egypt in building an efficient and transparent customs valuation system, ultimately promoting trade facilitation.
