Rapid Development of Postal International Express Small Package Business and Future Trends

Rapid Development of Postal International Express Small Package Business and Future Trends

In recent years, the postal international express small package business has grown rapidly, especially in the cross-border e-commerce sector. The Hangzhou Postal Package Business Bureau aims to provide a one-stop solution for e-commerce by integrating resources, enhancing services, and opening dedicated lines. They handle up to 100,000 packages per day, covering over 220 countries worldwide. Additionally, the postal bureau actively supports small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses and leverages government support platforms to facilitate future development.

07/21/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Logistics Expansion Pioneering Inhouse and Thirdparty Services

Amazon Logistics Expansion Pioneering Inhouse and Thirdparty Services

Amazon recently revealed plans to establish an independent delivery and parcel handling business, which could significantly impact its future business model. For the first time in its 10-K annual report, it positions itself as a 'transportation services provider' and hints at offering logistics services to third parties, potentially generating substantial profits. This move showcases the company's ambition and expansion potential in the e-commerce logistics sector.

07/28/2025 Logistics
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Austrian Post Reports Q1 Growth Despite Market Challenges

Austrian Post Reports Q1 Growth Despite Market Challenges

Austria Post's financial report for the first quarter indicates a slight revenue increase to €763.6 million, while operating profit fell by 7.6% to €48.4 million. The mail division experienced a 5.1% decline in revenue, whereas the parcel and logistics segment saw a 3.8% rise. Inflation has impacted performance, showing decent results in the Turkish market, but revenue has decreased in Southeast and Eastern European markets.

08/07/2025 Logistics
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UPS: Sea Freight Overloaded, Shippers Turn to Air Freight to Meet Rising Demand

UPS: Sea Freight Overloaded, Shippers Turn to Air Freight to Meet Rising Demand

As the issue of overcapacity in sea freight becomes more severe, shippers are turning to air freight to meet market demands. The backlog of cargo and slow sailing strategies implemented by shipping companies have sparked concern and anxiety among shippers. A report from UPS indicates a significant increase in international parcel volume and cargo revenue, prompting shippers to adopt more flexible logistics strategies to tackle peak season challenges.

07/18/2025 Logistics
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Africa Customs Clearance Key Tips to Avoid Common Delays

Africa Customs Clearance Key Tips to Avoid Common Delays

This article provides a detailed interpretation of customs clearance requirements in several African countries, including Sudan's sanctions documents, Tunisia's export declarations, Guinea's high-value parcel regulations, South Africa's restrictions on used goods, Namibia's telecommunications equipment certification, Reunion Island's destination selection, Liberia and Sierra Leone's bio-material exports, and Egypt's nutritional product import permits. It aims to help foreign trade practitioners avoid customs clearance pitfalls and ensure smooth delivery of goods.

09/26/2025 Customs Knowledge
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How Small Logistics Companies Can Overcome the ‘big Company Syndrome’ for Efficient Operations

How Small Logistics Companies Can Overcome the ‘big Company Syndrome’ for Efficient Operations

This article discusses how small logistics companies suffer from the 'big company syndrome' due to blindly imitating larger enterprises. It analyzes the need for small logistics firms to streamline their organizational structures, avoid formalistic management, and establish democratic decision-making mechanisms. These methods are essential to enhance operational efficiency, prevent internal resource waste, and ultimately strengthen market competitiveness.

07/17/2025 Logistics
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Amazon FBA: A Powerful Tool to Enhance Competitiveness in Cross-border E-commerce

Amazon FBA: A Powerful Tool to Enhance Competitiveness in Cross-border E-commerce

Amazon FBA is a representative of seller fulfillment services that helps sellers expand their sales in international markets by reducing management costs, enhancing consumer trust, and providing convenient returns. This service is especially suitable for small-sized, high-profit products. By leveraging the advantages of FBA, sellers can better address the challenges of cross-border e-commerce and improve their competitiveness.

07/16/2025 Logistics
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Global Container Shipping Service Quality Plummets to Historic Lows

Global Container Shipping Service Quality Plummets to Historic Lows

The quality of global container shipping services has sharply declined, with on-time performance dropping to 56%, posing significant challenges for shipping companies. Routes from Asia to the U.S. have shown particularly poor results, with record-low on-time rates leading to shipper dissatisfaction. The rise in trade volume due to global economic recovery has exacerbated capacity constraints and high shipping costs. The shortage of container equipment needs urgent attention, and shipping companies must improve transparency and service quality to alleviate pressure on customers.

10/29/2020 Logistics Industry Insights
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Yellow River Delta International Freight Train Service Officially Launched

Yellow River Delta International Freight Train Service Officially Launched

On October 16, 2023, the Yellow River Delta region inaugurated its first international freight train service, train number 79588, loaded with 2,760 tons of rolled steel headed for Uzbekistan. The train's route includes a main line and two branches, covering multiple countries. Operated on a fixed schedule, the train is expected to run once a week, significantly reducing transportation time and enhancing efficiency.

10/16/2023 Logistics
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How to Efficiently Choose the Right Logistics Service Provider

How to Efficiently Choose the Right Logistics Service Provider

Choosing the right logistics provider is crucial for business success. Start by entering the origin and destination, ensuring accurate city or county names for optimal search results. Next, by reviewing the location addresses, service ratings, integrity deposits, order volumes, and service prices, the system selects the most suitable logistics company that meets expectations, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods.

07/17/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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