Global Logistics Firms Cut Costs Impact Crossborder Ecommerce

Global Logistics Firms Cut Costs Impact Crossborder Ecommerce

Layoffs by international logistics giants signal industry transformation due to slowing e-commerce demand, rise of self-built logistics, and intensified cost competition. Cross-border e-commerce businesses should optimize logistics channels and product structures, pay attention to industry trends, and strengthen compliance management to turn challenges into opportunities. The shift highlights the need for agility and strategic adaptation in the face of evolving market dynamics and increasing pressure on traditional logistics models.

02/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Square Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Logistics and Sustainability

Square Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Logistics and Sustainability

Ecommerce packaging is exhibiting a square trend, utilizing rigid cardboard boxes to enhance logistics and marketing efficiency. With the acceleration of automation in ecommerce, square packaging gains advantages in transportation and design, further driving market demand. Sustainability and cost-effectiveness are making brands increasingly focus on square options in packaging design.

08/06/2025 Logistics
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Maersk Expands Ecommerce Logistics to Cut Costs Boost Efficiency

Maersk Expands Ecommerce Logistics to Cut Costs Boost Efficiency

Maersk upgrades its e-commerce logistics solutions, providing end-to-end services. Through platform operations, resource integration, and customized solutions, it helps businesses reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and expand into global markets, strengthening their competitiveness. This solution covers aspects from e-commerce platform integration and last-mile delivery to cross-border delivery. It aims to help companies optimize e-commerce logistics and achieve sustainable development.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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Crossborder Ecommerce Logistics Reforms Cut Costs for Trade Firms

Crossborder Ecommerce Logistics Reforms Cut Costs for Trade Firms

Cross-border logistics poses a significant challenge for foreign trade enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce sellers. This paper analyzes issues such as high logistics costs and poor timeliness. It proposes solutions including platform support, targeted subsidies, increased capacity of China-Europe freight trains, optimized logistics models, digital empowerment, and strengthened international cooperation. The aim is to help foreign trade enterprises reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance international competitiveness by addressing these logistics hurdles.

09/28/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adopt Smart Warehousing to Cut Costs

Crossborder Ecommerce Firms Adopt Smart Warehousing to Cut Costs

To stand out in the competitive cross-border e-commerce market, companies must prioritize warehouse management. By strategically deploying overseas warehouses, adopting smart warehousing technologies, implementing lean inventory management, and embracing green warehousing practices, businesses can transform their warehousing centers into efficiency engines. This approach reduces costs, enhances operational efficiency, and ultimately builds a high-performance cross-border logistics system, providing a crucial competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

11/03/2025 Warehousing
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South Koreas KC Certification Raises Costs for Ecommerce Firms

South Koreas KC Certification Raises Costs for Ecommerce Firms

This article delves into the new KC certification regulations for AliExpress sellers in South Korea and the increasing phenomenon of “excessive taxes and levies” in overseas markets in recent years, revealing the underlying reasons. It provides AliExpress sellers with strategies to cope with these challenges, including embracing compliance, refining operations, differentiating competition, diversifying layouts, focusing on key markets, and seeking professional services. The aim is to help sellers break through the increasingly stringent overseas policy environment and win in the future.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Shenzhen Scraps Trademark Subsidies Raising Costs for Ecommerce Firms

Shenzhen Scraps Trademark Subsidies Raising Costs for Ecommerce Firms

Shenzhen's cancellation of overseas trademark subsidies presents cost challenges for cross-border e-commerce businesses. Companies should refine budget management, improve trademark registration success rates, pay attention to subsidy policies in other regions, emphasize the long-term value of trademarks, and seek cooperation with professional institutions to address the new situation and enhance competitiveness. This shift requires businesses to adopt a more strategic and proactive approach to trademark management, focusing on efficiency and long-term brand building rather than relying on subsidies.

01/06/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ocean Freight Rates Drop Easing Costs for Ecommerce Sellers

Ocean Freight Rates Drop Easing Costs for Ecommerce Sellers

Ocean freight rates have plummeted, with the West Coast US route hitting a two-year low, down by as much as 80%. Decreased demand from Europe and the US is the primary driver, presenting both opportunities and challenges for cross-border e-commerce sellers. Preparing for the peak season by capitalizing on favorable ocean freight conditions is crucial. However, sellers should be wary of the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and flexibly adjust their business strategies to stand out in the fierce competition.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Higher Costs Shifting Market Trends

Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Higher Costs Shifting Market Trends

Rising Amazon FBA fees, Shopee's upgraded advertising features and expanded Preferred Seller Program, and Lazada's last-mile delivery fee adjustments with same-day delivery launch signal a new round of competition and strategic adjustments in cross-border e-commerce platforms. Sellers need to closely monitor platform policies and optimize operations to maintain competitiveness in the market. Staying informed about these changes and adapting strategies accordingly is crucial for success in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

12/29/2025 Logistics
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Ecommerce Layoffs Rise As Firms Cut Costs Amid Downturn

Ecommerce Layoffs Rise As Firms Cut Costs Amid Downturn

The cross-border e-commerce industry faces challenges, prompting companies to adopt cost-reduction measures like mandatory single-day off, leading to employee dissatisfaction. This article explores how companies and employees can overcome difficulties together and achieve a win-win situation. It analyzes various cost-saving methods employed by companies and how employees can protect their rights, advocating for the industry to collectively welcome a brighter future. The focus is on navigating the current economic climate while ensuring fairness and sustainability for both employers and employees.

12/31/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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