Coupang Tightens Rules on Chinese Sellers After Trust Concerns

Coupang Tightens Rules on Chinese Sellers After Trust Concerns

Coupang faces a trust crisis due to low-price traps set by Chinese sellers, leading to platform rectification. It canceled some self-shipping models and raised entry barriers. This incident exposes information leakage risks in cross-border e-commerce, warning sellers to operate in compliance. Platforms need to strengthen supervision and quality control to protect consumer rights and rebuild trust. The incident highlights the importance of robust security measures and ethical business practices in the competitive landscape of cross-border e-commerce to maintain consumer confidence and platform integrity.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Food Safety Scandals Hit Chinas Livestreaming Ecommerce Sector

Food Safety Scandals Hit Chinas Livestreaming Ecommerce Sector

Millions-follower food influencer "Xiaobei is Hungry" lost fans due to food safety issues, exposing the chaotic food safety situation in the live streaming e-commerce industry. This article analyzes the root causes, including low entry barriers, false advertising, and lack of after-sales service. It calls for strengthened supervision, improved laws and regulations, higher entry standards, standardized promotional practices, and better after-sales service to jointly safeguard food safety. The incident highlights the urgent need for a more regulated and accountable live streaming e-commerce environment to protect consumers.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Pet Food Brand Hunter Seeker Faces Quality Scandal Over Manufacturing Issues

Pet Food Brand Hunter Seeker Faces Quality Scandal Over Manufacturing Issues

Pet brand "Hunter" is facing a trust crisis due to production information issues with its freeze-dried products, drawing attention to its parent listed company. This incident exposes the quality chaos and lack of regulation in the pet food industry. The article calls on companies to adhere to quality standards, regulatory authorities to strengthen supervision, and jointly promote the healthy development of the industry. It also provides purchasing advice for consumers. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability within the pet food sector to ensure pet safety and consumer confidence.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Globalegrows Collapse Highlights Crossborder Ecommerce Risks

Globalegrows Collapse Highlights Crossborder Ecommerce Risks

Globalegrow's bankruptcy liquidation marks the fall of a once-billion-dollar cross-border e-commerce giant, exposing the risks of aggressive expansion and the industry ecosystem. Enterprises should operate prudently and develop compliantly, building transparent, trustworthy, and risk-sharing cooperation mechanisms. Governments and industry associations should also strengthen guidance and supervision to create a healthy industry ecosystem and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the cross-border e-commerce industry. This case highlights the importance of sustainable growth and responsible practices within the dynamic cross-border e-commerce landscape.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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UK Targets Ebay Sellers with Overseas Warehouse Tax Crackdown

UK Targets Ebay Sellers with Overseas Warehouse Tax Crackdown

HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) is strengthening tax supervision on e-commerce, with overseas warehouse data being integrated with the tax authority. eBay sellers face stricter tax compliance challenges. Overseas warehouses are required to register and disclose customer information, VAT numbers, and product details. Sellers should register for a VAT number, standardize declarations, choose compliant overseas warehouses, and seek professional tax advice to proactively address the trend of tax transparency. Failing to comply can lead to penalties and business disruption. Ensuring compliance is now more crucial than ever for UK e-commerce businesses.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Egypt Explores Dedicated Shipping Lanes to Boost Ecommerce Growth

Egypt Explores Dedicated Shipping Lanes to Boost Ecommerce Growth

This article analyzes the opportunities and challenges of Egypt dedicated line logistics from the perspective of a data analyst. It highlights advantages such as rapid customs clearance and stable delivery times, while also pointing out bottlenecks like cost control and customs supervision. The article suggests that cross-border e-commerce companies can effectively utilize Egypt dedicated lines to tap into the Egyptian e-commerce market through market research, selecting optimal partners, investing in technology, and implementing diversified strategies. This approach aims to maximize the benefits and overcome the inherent obstacles.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Customs Agencies Protect Vaccine Supply Chains From Counterfeits

Global Customs Agencies Protect Vaccine Supply Chains From Counterfeits

The World Customs Organization launched the “Project to Facilitate and Coordinate Customs Controls on Cross-Border Transport of Critical COVID-19-Related Goods” to combat counterfeit vaccines and other illicit goods, ensuring the efficient flow of legitimate supplies. Funded by Japan Customs, the project strengthens customs supervision through multilateral collaboration and technological empowerment. It aims to build a global pandemic prevention and control barrier, safeguarding human health. This initiative promotes secure and efficient trade in essential goods during the COVID-19 crisis, fostering international cooperation to combat the pandemic.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Strengthens Imported Grain Safety Inspections

China Strengthens Imported Grain Safety Inspections

To ensure the safety of imported grain, Chinese customs implements strict supervision, including designated processing systems, epidemic monitoring systems, and safety risk monitoring systems. The designated processing system ensures controllable grain flow. The epidemic monitoring system prevents potential problems. The safety risk monitoring system proactively addresses potential issues, comprehensively safeguarding food safety. These measures aim to protect consumers by ensuring that imported grains meet stringent safety standards and are free from harmful contaminants and diseases. The overall goal is to maintain a safe and reliable food supply chain for the nation.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Launches Singledocument System to Streamline Crossborder Trade

China Launches Singledocument System to Streamline Crossborder Trade

China Customs' new policy on the 'Single Window System' for customs clearance streamlines multimodal transport, reduces business costs, and improves logistics efficiency. By implementing 'single declaration, single pass,' the policy enables seamless transitions between different modes of transport, optimizes end-to-end supervision, and promotes high-quality development in cross-border logistics. This injects new momentum into China-Europe freight trains and inland ports, building a more efficient and convenient international logistics channel. The initiative aims to facilitate trade and enhance the competitiveness of Chinese businesses in the global market.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Hainan Tightens Oversight of Zerotariff Goods

Hainan Tightens Oversight of Zerotariff Goods

China's General Administration of Customs has issued new regulations to strengthen the supervision of 'zero-tariff' imported goods in the Hainan Free Trade Port. The new rules stipulate that 'zero-tariff' goods must be imported uniformly by customs-approved duty-free shops and sold in designated areas. Operating units are required to register and equip themselves with information systems to connect with customs, enabling full traceability of goods and verification of resident identity. This aims to ensure the effective implementation of the policy and prevent abuse of the zero-tariff benefits.

02/11/2026 Customs Knowledge
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