TEMU aims to have 50% of its orders fulfilled by local merchants in the UK market by the end of 2025, supporting local entrepreneurs and micro and small enterprises. The initiative hopes to enhance the platform's support for local businesses through optimized traffic and logistics measures.
To simplify the process of returning imported goods, businesses can download a standardized "Direct Return Approval Form for Imported Goods" template and opt for associated customs declaration and inspection services. This initiative aims to improve customs clearance efficiency, reduce operational costs for businesses, and promote trade facilitation.
Maritime Transport has launched two new railway services connecting DP World London Gateway with Hams Hall and iPort Doncaster. This initiative responds to the growing demand for container transportation and supports upcoming port expansion projects, aiming to promote a low-carbon and efficient supply chain development.
Gebrüder Weiss will establish a new country organization in Thailand in 2025 to strengthen its logistics network in Southeast Asia. This initiative aims to fill market gaps and provide customers with more direct connections to the Central Asia-Pacific market, while addressing the strong export demand.
This article, based on the interactions of freight forwarder Lieyun on the Jiyun Baodian platform, analyzes the challenges currently facing the freight forwarding industry, including cut-off deadlines, fee transparency, special cargo handling, and policy changes. It also explores opportunities such as informatization, service innovation, and industry integration. The article proposes suggestions for strengthening information technology construction, standardizing operating procedures, and improving service levels, aiming to promote the healthy development of the freight forwarding industry. It emphasizes the need for adaptation and proactive solutions to navigate the evolving landscape.
Maersk upgrades its e-commerce logistics services, leveraging its global network and localized expertise to provide end-to-end solutions. These solutions encompass e-fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and cross-border shipping, empowering businesses to expand into international markets and enhance their cross-border e-commerce competitiveness. Technology-driven improvements enhance transparency and efficiency, creating a seamless 'factory-to-sofa' supply chain experience. This upgrade aims to provide a more integrated and streamlined logistics solution for businesses engaged in or looking to enter the global e-commerce landscape.
The Asian Shippers' Alliance annual meeting adopted an action plan to address rising ocean freight rates and opaque surcharges. The plan includes appeals to the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Organization, advocating for simplified freight rates and reasonable surcharges. It also supports supply chain security measures and urges Asian countries to develop pro-competitive maritime regulations to protect shipper rights. The alliance aims to ensure fee transparency and fair treatment for shippers in the face of increasing costs and complex fee structures in the maritime industry.
A U.S. Democratic Senator introduced the 'Warehouse Worker Protection Act,' aiming to regulate warehouse production quotas and safeguard worker rights. Drawing on experiences from multiple states, the bill emphasizes quota transparency, advance notice of quota changes, reasonable rest periods, and prohibits unreasonable penalties. Implementing this legislation will impact e-commerce business models, presenting both challenges and opportunities. Collaborative efforts are needed to refine and implement the act, balancing business efficiency with worker well-being. The bill seeks to create a fairer and more sustainable working environment in the warehousing sector.
The WCO Technical Committee on Customs Valuation has adopted two new advisory opinions concerning the valuation treatment of income tax in royalties and the valuation of buyer's own trademarks on imported goods. These new rules aim to enhance certainty and transparency in customs valuation, promote international trade facilitation, optimize customs revenue, and ensure the healthy development of global trade. They provide guidance on complex valuation issues, contributing to a more predictable and equitable international trade environment. The opinions seek to clarify existing valuation principles and address practical challenges faced by customs administrations and traders alike.
This paper explores the challenges faced by the global aviation industry in electronic invoicing and settlement, highlighting IATA's SIS platform as an industry solution. It analyzes the opportunities and challenges in global electronic invoice standardization and proposes strategies such as strengthening international cooperation, promoting the SIS platform, and adopting new technologies. The aim is to promote the digital transformation of the aviation industry, improve efficiency, and enhance transparency. The paper emphasizes the importance of a unified approach to electronic invoicing to streamline processes and reduce costs for airlines worldwide.
