Yodel partners with InPost to handle final-mile delivery from InPost lockers to customer doors across the UK. The collaboration supports a rising demand in Out of Home parcel services, with C2C deliveries up 200% over two years. Tracking is provided via InPost's app, adding convenience. This move reflects Yodel’s growth in second-hand markets and InPost’s expansion of its locker network, offering UK customers more delivery options.

JD Logistics will double its overseas warehouse space by 2025, growing from 10M to 20M square feet. The company aims to expand in the U.S. and Europe, with 24-hour fulfillment and increased international cargo flights.

A student in the UK was shocked to find a live scorpion inside her Shein parcel. With the help of her flatmates, the scorpion was safely captured and taken by animal experts. Shein conducted an investigation, confirming processes were followed.

Shein and Temu may see minimal impact from the White House's proposed de minimis changes, thanks to their diversified supply chains. Smaller businesses, however, could face higher costs and complicated customs processes.

Ceva Logistics announces 350 layoffs as Zalando lets its contract with the company expire. The Neuendorf site will close, impacting 212 permanent and 138 temporary workers. The Unia union is demanding job security and negotiations to prevent mass layoffs.

Amazon has launched its fully-managed Supply Chain service, allowing sellers to streamline operations and improve delivery speeds by 20%. The service also reduces costs by up to 25%. Sellers like Juvo+ report doubled sales conversions due to faster deliveries.

UPS will apply a $0.50 per-pound surcharge to imports from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Other countries like Japan and Australia will see a $0.25 fee per pound. The move is meant to offset rising shipping costs, especially with the surge in e-commerce from sites like Temu and Shein.

UPS has seen a major volume increase, driven by Shein and Temu, with each providing 900K packages daily in July 2023. While this has helped carriers recover from a slump, it also brings profitability challenges as carriers offer low rates.

Shein discovered two instances of child labor between Q1 and Q3 2023 in supplier audits. The company, known for fast fashion, suspended the involved manufacturers and enforced stricter rules. No cases were found in Q4 2023.

eBay DE has introduced a new feature allowing sellers to link their DHL business accounts for automated return labels. This service lets sellers use their own negotiated DHL rates, improving efficiency and the buyer experience.

China's auto parts exports have surged due to the rise of cross-border e-commerce, with key products like bumpers and headlights seeing exponential growth. With US online penetration at 16%, the market has ample room for further expansion.

Shein and Temu's global success in fast fashion caused a 40% increase in air cargo rates from China in June. The rise in rates is unusual for this time of year and is impacting other businesses needing to ship goods. Prepare for a busy pre-holiday season.

Zalando and About You react to the success of Shein and Temu's direct delivery model. About You will offer items directly from factories. Zalando relies on its logistics network. Shein reported $45B sales, Temu's parent $37B in 2023.

Levi Strauss & Co. teams with o9 Solutions to create a real-time data visibility supply chain system, reducing lead times and costs. The system launched with three modules and will expand with five more in 2024-2025.

Alibaba.com launches Logistics Marketplace, offering affordable solutions for US SMEs to streamline supply chains. With access to pre-vetted providers, SMEs navigate global markets with ease.

Fashion retailers, particularly those in the Global Top1000, are setting the bar high in sustainability, revealing their targets and action plans on their sites. With 23% of these companies in the fashion sector, they're not only leading but also navigating the complexities of supply chain transparency.

Costco's venture into selling $625 packs of Royal Canadian Mint silver coins stirred mixed feelings among buyers due to packaging mishaps. With coins arriving unsealed, scratched, and loose, the 3.3-star rating reflects customer dissatisfaction, contrasting sharply with the 4.8 stars for gold bars.

Temu's US seller onboard strategy sparks intrigue, revealing all are Chinese with US stock. This dual fulfilment model, akin to Amazon's but with a unique twist, bridges continents while aiming to slash shipping impacts. Is this the future of ecommerce?