Analysis of the Plight of China's International Shipping Industry Amidst Weak Foreign Trade

Analysis of the Plight of China's International Shipping Industry Amidst Weak Foreign Trade

The global shipping industry is facing severe challenges, with China's international shipping market impacted by economic fluctuations leading to reduced exports of manufactured goods and imports of resources. The depreciation of the yuan has not significantly boosted exports, and there is a serious oversupply of vessels amid low market demand, particularly affecting dry bulk and container shipping. Although the oil tanker manufacturing sector has shifted towards energy-efficient ships, it faces competitive pressures due to fuel price volatility. The winter for global shipping extends beyond China, necessitating urgent industry and market structural adjustments.

07/21/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Future Geopolitics: The Rise of Logistics Controllers and the Reconstruction of Global Trade

Future Geopolitics: The Rise of Logistics Controllers and the Reconstruction of Global Trade

This article examines countries that rose to power by controlling trade systems throughout history, analyzing the impact of the integration of artificial intelligence and logistics technology on the global logistics framework. Future logistics leaders will play crucial roles on the international political stage, and the competition for dominance over logistics systems will be central to geopolitics.

07/18/2025 Logistics
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Agentic AI Transforms Retail Logistics Inventory Management

Agentic AI Transforms Retail Logistics Inventory Management

Agentic AI optimizes retail and logistics inventory management by accurately predicting demand, intelligently replenishing stock, and automating processes. This leads to increased efficiency and improved customer experience. By leveraging AI agents, businesses can streamline their supply chains, reduce waste, and ensure products are available when and where customers need them. The proactive nature of Agentic AI allows for real-time adjustments and optimized decision-making, ultimately enhancing profitability and competitiveness in the dynamic retail landscape.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Simplifies FBA Inventory Tracking with New Ledger Report

Amazon Simplifies FBA Inventory Tracking with New Ledger Report

Amazon introduces the Unified Inventory Ledger report, streamlining FBA inventory tracking and management. This aims to improve efficiency, enhance visibility, and optimize costs. The report provides a comprehensive view of inventory across the FBA network, enabling sellers to better understand their stock levels, identify potential issues, and make data-driven decisions. By simplifying inventory reconciliation and providing actionable insights, Amazon empowers sellers to optimize their FBA operations and improve their bottom line.

01/06/2026 Logistics
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AI and Regionalization Boost Supply Chain Resilience

AI and Regionalization Boost Supply Chain Resilience

A Prologis report reveals that global supply chain leaders are undergoing a "Great Reconfiguration" through AI, regionalization, and energy resilience to address future challenges. The report emphasizes a balance between resilience and efficiency, urging companies to actively deploy new technologies, establish risk monitoring systems, and increase safety stock. Regionalization strategies and AI applications are key trends. Simultaneously, attention must be paid to energy reliability, infrastructure upgrades, and diversification of energy supply sources.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Markets Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026

US Markets Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026

On January 19, 2026, the US stock and bond markets will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This market holiday will also result in reduced liquidity in the foreign exchange market and adjusted trading hours for futures markets. Investors should be aware of these market closures, trade cautiously, and refer to the CME Group holiday trading schedule to plan their trading strategies and avoid unnecessary losses. Advance planning is crucial during market holidays.

01/18/2026 International Settlement
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Tiktok Shop Expands European Fulfillment for Crossborder Sellers

Tiktok Shop Expands European Fulfillment for Crossborder Sellers

TikTok Shop has launched a "local hosting" model in Europe, where merchants only need to stock goods in local warehouses, and the platform is responsible for the entire chain of services, including warehousing, logistics, and marketing. This aims to reduce merchants' operating costs, improve efficiency, and solve cross-border e-commerce fulfillment challenges. It helps Chinese merchants expand into the European market while also intensifying competition in the European cross-border e-commerce market.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Ecommerce Sellers Prepare Inventory for Peak Season Demand

Ecommerce Sellers Prepare Inventory for Peak Season Demand

This article provides inventory preparation strategies for cross-border e-commerce sellers during the peak season in the second half of the year, focusing on three key periods: Black Friday/Cyber Monday, Christmas, and Chinese New Year. It summarizes common strategies such as staggered shipments, setting safety stock levels, and distributing shipments across multiple channels. The aim is to help sellers efficiently manage inventory, capitalize on peak season opportunities, and achieve sales growth.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Adopt Split Shipments to Cut Inventory Costs

Amazon Sellers Adopt Split Shipments to Cut Inventory Costs

Amazon's frequent inventory splitting increases seller operating costs. This article analyzes Amazon's inventory placement logic and provides practical consolidation strategies, such as single-box single-SKU, uniform box specifications, and integer shipments, to help you minimize inventory splitting, reduce first-leg shipping costs, and increase profit margins. It also reminds sellers to pay attention to inventory balance to avoid the impact of stock-outs on sales, ultimately achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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