Global Container Shipping Demand Dips Ports Face Challenges

Global Container Shipping Demand Dips Ports Face Challenges

US container shipping volumes continued to decline in the first quarter of 2023, influenced by shifts in consumer spending and West Coast port labor negotiations. This decrease signals a potential economic slowdown, impacting employment and the supply chain. The industry should embrace digitalization, strengthen intermodal cooperation, expand diversified services, and focus on emerging markets to seize opportunities for transformation and upgrading. The downturn highlights the need for resilience and adaptability within the container shipping sector to navigate economic uncertainties and evolving global trade dynamics.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Coze Launches 20 Skills to Automate Workflows Boost Productivity

Coze Launches 20 Skills to Automate Workflows Boost Productivity

Kooza 2.0 introduces the Skill feature, allowing users to encapsulate repetitive workflows into automated skills, such as generating holiday posters with one click. This article details the underlying logic of Skills and two creation methods, emphasizing the importance of running the process first before encapsulation. It also explores potential applications of Skills in areas like weekly reports, planning, and scriptwriting, aiming to help users improve work efficiency by automating tasks and leveraging AI capabilities. The goal is to streamline workflows and boost overall productivity.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas SHEIN Tops Crossborder Ecommerce As Tiktok Boosts Growth

Chinas SHEIN Tops Crossborder Ecommerce As Tiktok Boosts Growth

The "China Cross-border E-commerce Brand Influence Ranking (First Half of 2024)" reveals the strength of Chinese brands in the global market. SHEIN leads the ranking, followed by brands like Anker and Halara, which have achieved significant growth on TikTok. The DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) model and social e-commerce have emerged as key strategies for brand success, indicating new opportunities in cross-border e-commerce. These brands leverage digital platforms and direct consumer engagement to build brand awareness and drive sales internationally.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Seed Health Hits 1B Valuation Advances Probiotic Science

Seed Health Hits 1B Valuation Advances Probiotic Science

Seed Health is a US-based biotechnology company reshaping the probiotic industry with a "science-first" approach and a valuation exceeding $1 billion. Through clinically validated products, scientist endorsements, and educational marketing, Seed Health has distinguished itself in a competitive market. The company is transitioning from a consumer product focus to a technology platform, aiming to advance the future of the microbiome health industry. They emphasize scientific rigor and transparent communication to build trust and credibility within the rapidly evolving field of microbiome research and its applications.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas 530B Crossborder Ecommerce Market Faces Growth and Challenges

Chinas 530B Crossborder Ecommerce Market Faces Growth and Challenges

In the first half of 2017, China's cross-border e-commerce transaction volume reached 3.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 30.7%, marking a golden era for export cross-border e-commerce. The report analyzes the import and export structure, model structure, and development trends, highlighting specialized division of labor, emerging market exploration, and brand globalization as key to the future of export e-commerce. Companies need to seize opportunities and meet challenges to succeed in the cross-border e-commerce wave.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tiktok Star OLOV Expands in Surging Mens Grooming Market

Tiktok Star OLOV Expands in Surging Mens Grooming Market

The OLOV men's trimmer went viral on TikTok in the US, revealing the huge potential of the men's personal care market. The brand successfully captured the growing trend of male consumers' increasing emphasis on personal image through precise positioning, social media marketing, and omnichannel layout. Cross-border sellers should learn from its experience, pay attention to market dynamics, innovate products, and seize the first opportunity in the men's personal care market. Focus on targeted marketing and product development to cater to this growing demographic.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Sales As Silent Marketer

Packaging Boosts Ecommerce Sales As Silent Marketer

In an era of scarce attention, product packaging has evolved from a simple container into a powerful marketing tool. It's not only the first point of contact between a brand and consumers but also an extension of brand value and a key to sales conversion. Through visual design, information delivery, and experience creation, excellent packaging can quickly capture attention, convey value, and inspire social sharing. Cross-border e-commerce sellers should re-examine and optimize their packaging strategies to truly make them a sales-generating asset.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chenghai Toy Industry Booms with Digital Shift

Chenghai Toy Industry Booms with Digital Shift

The Chenghai toy industry faces transformation challenges. Haiyang Toys achieved growth in the Southeast Asian market through digital transformation, embracing cross-border e-commerce platforms, refined operations, rapid response to market demands, optimized logistics efficiency, improved product quality and brand value, and innovative marketing models. Their experience offers valuable lessons for the Chenghai toy industry, including embracing digitalization, strengthening brand building, expanding into emerging markets, enhancing talent development, and fostering industry collaboration. This digital-first approach allows for greater agility and competitiveness in the global toy market.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Xiaomi Opens New Wuhan Factory to Boost Smart Home Production

Xiaomi Opens New Wuhan Factory to Boost Smart Home Production

Xiaomi's first smart home appliance factory has been established in Wuhan, marking the completion of Xiaomi's "Human x Car x Home" full ecosystem loop. This factory integrates advanced technologies to realize the R&D, design, and production of smart home appliance products. Cooperating with Huazhong University of Science and Technology, it will create a new paradigm of "industry-university-research-application", helping Xiaomi achieve greater breakthroughs in the smart home appliance field. This signifies Xiaomi's commitment to innovation and its ambition to lead the smart home revolution.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ebay Sellers Adapt to Warehouse Limits for Global Growth

Ebay Sellers Adapt to Warehouse Limits for Global Growth

This article addresses the issue of restricted overseas warehouse permissions for eBay sellers and provides two main solutions. First, sellers can utilize eBay Fulfillment to list items from overseas warehouses without requiring specific permissions. Second, they can directly apply for overseas warehouse permissions, although this is subject to entity restrictions. The article emphasizes the importance of operating with integrity and aims to help sellers overcome limitations and expand their reach in overseas markets. It offers practical advice for navigating eBay's policies and maximizing opportunities for international sales.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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