Maersk Upgrades Online Tool to Reduce Import Costs

Maersk Upgrades Online Tool to Reduce Import Costs

This article details the usage of Maersk's self-service tool for querying demurrage and detention charges, and provides an in-depth explanation of these concepts. The tool allows importers to easily track free container usage periods, effectively controlling logistics costs. Furthermore, the article offers suggestions for optimizing logistics costs, helping businesses improve operational efficiency. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing these charges to minimize expenses associated with container usage beyond the agreed-upon free time.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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Crossborder Ecommerce Logistics Guide for Smes

Crossborder Ecommerce Logistics Guide for Smes

This paper provides an in-depth comparison of two logistics models for small and medium-sized cross-border e-commerce sellers: cross-border logistics agency and self-operated logistics. It analyzes the costs, risks, and benefits of each model in detail. The aim is to help sellers make informed decisions about their logistics model based on their own resources, capabilities, and business needs. This will ultimately improve operational efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and enhance market competitiveness.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Ecommerce Boosts Charter Flights Over Commercial Airlines in Peak Season

Ecommerce Boosts Charter Flights Over Commercial Airlines in Peak Season

This paper delves into the differences in space stability between self-operated charter flights and commercial flights within the air freight special line during the peak season of cross-border e-commerce. It provides a quantitative comparison from multiple dimensions, including capacity allocation mechanisms, cost structures, and external variable disturbances. This analysis offers data-driven decision-making references for cross-border e-commerce sellers, helping them choose the most suitable transportation mode, optimize logistics costs, and enhance competitiveness.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Xiaohongshu Ad Spending Doesnt Ensure Brand Success Key Pitfalls

Xiaohongshu Ad Spending Doesnt Ensure Brand Success Key Pitfalls

This article analyzes three brand campaigns on Xiaohongshu that failed despite million-dollar investments, revealing potential risks. It identifies reasons for failure from external market competition and internal operational management. The article suggests avoiding pitfalls by understanding the market, finding product differentiation, focusing on refined operations, and returning to the essence of the product. It emphasizes that product quality is fundamental, and building a strong product-centric self-media presence is key to successful Xiaohongshu campaigns.

Amazon Sellers Boost Sales with Targeted PPC Strategies

Amazon Sellers Boost Sales with Targeted PPC Strategies

This article delves into the value of Amazon Sponsored Products (PPC) advertising, emphasizing its importance in boosting product visibility, increasing sales, and expanding market share. It details the key prerequisites for effective PPC campaigns, including self-built Listings, Buy Box ownership, Listing optimization, Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) usage, and accumulating product reviews. The aim is to help sellers improve their advertising efficiency and drive business growth on Amazon by understanding these crucial elements before launching PPC campaigns.

China Streamlines Bonded Zone Exports with Consolidated Shipping Rules

China Streamlines Bonded Zone Exports with Consolidated Shipping Rules

This article provides a detailed analysis of the self-consolidation export process for goods from bonded zones. It covers key steps such as customer customs declaration, freight forwarder preparation, customs seal handling, and customs broker operations. The article also addresses common issues related to container loading, customs declaration, and port area data. The aim is to assist foreign trade enterprises in efficiently and compliantly completing the export of goods from bonded zones, ensuring adherence to regulations and streamlining the overall process.

Freight Forwarders Adopt Best Practices for Container Risk Management

Freight Forwarders Adopt Best Practices for Container Risk Management

This paper delves into the container loading process, operational key points, and risk control within freight forwarding. It covers the definition and types of loading (in-house, production loading, and 'three-self' loading), detailed procedures (pre-loading preparation, loading process, post-loading handling), common problems, and risk control measures. Furthermore, it explores strategies to improve loading efficiency. This serves as a practical guide for foreign trade enterprises and freight forwarding practitioners, providing insights into best practices and risk mitigation in container loading operations.

Africa Ecommerce Gains As Customs and Delivery Improve

Africa Ecommerce Gains As Customs and Delivery Improve

Cross-border e-commerce in Africa is booming, but customs clearance efficiency and last-mile delivery costs constrain the development of small package line haul services. This paper analyzes the fragmented customs policies across African countries, as well as the address challenges and dispersed transportation capacity in last-mile delivery. By implementing localized strategies such as digital pre-clearance, hybrid transportation models, and self-pickup point deployment, businesses can potentially reduce costs, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable development in the African market.

UK Post Office Expands Locker Network with DPD Partnership

UK Post Office Expands Locker Network with DPD Partnership

Royal Mail is actively expanding its services. It's partnering with DPD to enhance international express delivery, improving its global parcel shipping capabilities. Simultaneously, Royal Mail is establishing its own network of parcel lockers to optimize last-mile delivery efficiency within the UK. By pursuing both collaboration and self-construction, Royal Mail aims to stand out in a competitive market, achieve sustainable growth, and provide users with higher quality and more convenient services. This dual approach reflects their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Guangzhou Supply Chain Disruptions Hit Chinas Apparel Sector

Guangzhou Supply Chain Disruptions Hit Chinas Apparel Sector

The Guangzhou COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the apparel supply chain, leaving cross-border sellers facing a peak season without goods, price increases, and stockouts. This article analyzes the impact of the pandemic on Guangzhou's garment industry, revealing the contrasting realities of cross-border e-commerce. It explores the self-help measures taken by sellers and the future development direction of the industry, emphasizing the importance of diversified supply chain layouts, digital transformation, and risk management. The crisis highlights the need for resilience and adaptability in the face of unforeseen disruptions.