COSCO Shipping Boosts Green and Smart Fleet Upgrades

COSCO Shipping Boosts Green and Smart Fleet Upgrades

COSCO Shipping Holdings invests 20 billion to build 12 methanol dual-fuel container ships, actively responding to the green and low-carbon initiative. Simultaneously, it strategically invests in Shanghai International Port Group and Guangzhou Port to optimize the end-to-end supply chain layout. The company's revenue and profits have significantly increased in the first three quarters. COSCO is accelerating its transformation into a global digital supply chain operation and investment platform, providing customers with higher-quality integrated logistics solutions.

CH Robinson SAS Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Planning

CH Robinson SAS Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Planning

C.H. Robinson and SAS have partnered to launch a supply chain solution based on Dynamic Business Planning, aiming to integrate demand and transportation data and break down traditional supply chain silos. Initially focused on the retail and CPG industries, it leverages data-driven agile planning to help businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and strengthen supply chain resilience. This collaboration marks a shift in supply chain management from static planning to dynamic business planning.

US Brand Profits from Chinese Metaphysics Trend

US Brand Profits from Chinese Metaphysics Trend

Karma and Luck, an American brand, has achieved significant market success with annual revenue exceeding $100 million by incorporating Chinese metaphysics into jewelry and home decor products. Their marketing strategy leverages social media and fashion publications. Their success lies in associating metaphysics with good fortune, imbuing their products with a sense of fashion and lifestyle, and effectively communicating their brand story. They successfully blended ancient wisdom with modern aesthetics to appeal to a broad consumer base.

Lazada Masan Launch O2O Retail Push in Vietnam

Lazada Masan Launch O2O Retail Push in Vietnam

Lazada partners with Vietnam's Masan Group to integrate offline retail resources, address e-commerce challenges, expand user base, and seize opportunities in the Vietnamese e-commerce market. This collaboration marks a significant step for Lazada in building an omnichannel retail ecosystem and potentially offers new insights for the Southeast Asian e-commerce landscape. By leveraging Masan's established retail network, Lazada aims to enhance its reach and customer experience in a rapidly growing market.

Dreametech Expands into Smart Lighting Market

Dreametech Expands into Smart Lighting Market

Dreame Technology, a unicorn with 15 billion in revenue, has entered the lighting market, launching eye-protecting desk lamps, floor lamps, and innovatively, a floor lamp with a built-in hair dryer. This move is a significant step in building its full-scene intelligent ecosystem and aligns with the lighting industry's shift from functional lighting to intelligent and healthy light environment solutions. Numerous technology, home furnishing, and appliance companies are joining the fray, collectively driving the transformation of the lighting industry.

Paperless Customs Clearance Streamlines Global Trade Logistics

Paperless Customs Clearance Streamlines Global Trade Logistics

This article delves into the process optimization of paperless customs clearance, highlighting the additional documentation required for the import and export of repair items. It elucidates the connection between port cargo stacking and customs declaration, as well as the crucial role of pre-manifest information and electronic packing lists in customs clearance. The concepts of heavy cargo and light cargo are also explained. This aims to provide practical guidance for freight forwarders and foreign trade practitioners.

Tforce and CFI Logistics Merge to Strengthen Finalmile Delivery

Tforce and CFI Logistics Merge to Strengthen Finalmile Delivery

TForce and CFI are collaborating to optimize last-mile delivery, enhancing speed and reliability. This partnership aims to streamline communication, reduce costs, and build an efficient and collaborative intelligent supply chain. By integrating their strengths, they seek to improve the overall customer experience and create a more responsive and agile logistics network. The focus is on leveraging technology and data-driven insights to optimize routes, improve delivery accuracy, and minimize delays, ultimately leading to a more seamless and cost-effective final mile solution.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Fedex Approved to Buy TNT Express for 48 Billion

Fedex Approved to Buy TNT Express for 48 Billion

FedEx's $4.8 billion acquisition of TNT Express made significant progress with the European Commission raising no objections. Expected to close in the first half of 2016, the acquisition will bolster FedEx's competitiveness in the European market, bringing more competitive e-commerce services to consumers and SMEs. This move is poised to reshape the European parcel delivery market landscape.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Firms Boost SOP to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

Firms Boost SOP to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

This paper explores how integrated S&OP and modeling optimization can enhance a company's ability to respond to market changes. By leveraging these strategies, businesses can improve forecasting accuracy, resource allocation, and overall supply chain agility. The study emphasizes the importance of seamless data flow and collaboration across departments to achieve optimal results. Furthermore, it highlights the role of digital tools and technologies in enabling a more responsive and resilient supply chain. Ultimately, superior S&OP is presented as a critical factor for companies seeking to succeed in the future.

Freight Forwarding Firms Merge Amid Rising Competition

Freight Forwarding Firms Merge Amid Rising Competition

The global freight forwarding market has entered a zero-sum game, triggering a wave of mergers and acquisitions. Leading companies are expanding through M&A, accelerating industry consolidation and increasing market concentration. Facing the reversal of market supply and demand, freight forwarders need to innovate services, control costs, and transform into comprehensive logistics service providers. They should also actively pursue digital transformation and global expansion to cope with intense market competition. The key is adapting to the changing landscape and building resilience.