1. The world's largest container shipping company may change ownership

On November 25th, an analyst at Sea Intelligence, an ocean intelligence company, recently stated in a report that Mediterranean Shipping (MSC) may soon replace Maersk and become the world's largest container shipping company.

The report said that in terms of global market share, there is currently only a 0.9% gap between the two companies. If MSC continues to order a series of new super large ships for the Asia-Europe route, and Maersk continues its strategy of not ordering more large tonnage ships, MSC's fleet size will soon surpass Maersk.

 

2. Cross-border e-commerce integrated service provider "Fanding International" received hundreds of millions of yuan in Series A financing

On November 25, the cross-border e-commerce integrated service provider "Fanding International" (Hangzhou Fanjie Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.) announced that it has completed hundreds of millions of yuan in a round of financing. This round of financing is led by CDH Investment. The only capital, Concept Capital, Hongsheng Fund Co-invested, Index Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor. The financing funds will be used for overseas warehouse expansion and improvement, cross-border supply chain platform construction and research and development.

Up to now, Fanding International has completed 2 rounds of financing. They are: In December 2015, they received angel round financing from Zhejiang University Youchuang Capital; in November 2020, they received hundreds of millions of RMB in Series A financing from Concept Capital, Unique Capital, CDH Investment, and Hongsheng Fund.

 

3. Four major e-commerce platforms including Amazon have signed product safety commitments in Australia

On November 25th, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently announced that Amazon Australia, eBay Australia, Catch.com.au and AliExpress have signed the "Australian Product Safety Commitment".

After signing the pledge voluntarily, it is stated that the four platforms must comply with legal requirements, improve online product safety, and protect consumers from unsafe products sold online.

 

4. Amazon launches new logistics measures

News on November 25th, Amazon recently announced at a press conference that it will launch a new way of picking up goods. The platform stated that it will encourage consumers to choose to pick up the goods on their own instead of delivering them to their door, so as to ease the pressure on Amazon logistics. Amazon also said that this year's holiday peak season is different from previous years due to the new crown epidemic, so it makes such adjustments based on the actual situation.

 

5. eBay: Deadline for delivery by logistics carriers in the 2020 holiday season

According to news on November 25, eBay recently announced the "Deadline Date for Delivery by Logistics Carriers in the Holiday Season of 2020". (Hereinafter referred to as announcement)

The announcement pointed out that during this year's holiday season, due to the unprecedented COVID-19 business environment for logistics carriers, timely delivery of items will be more important than ever.

The announcement reminds sellers to clearly indicate the deadline for delivery of items during the holiday season in the item listing to ensure that buyers' expectations are met. Please use the following deadlines for delivery by logistics carriers in the 2020 holiday season as a guide to ensure that buyers can receive their purchased items before December 25, 2020.

 

6. Walmart's Q3 online business GMV increased by more than 100%

On November 25th, according to foreign media reports, in the past two quarters, Wal-Mart’s online mall GMV has more than doubled compared with the same period last year, and the growth rate of third-party sellers is even faster than that of Wal-Mart’s self-operated growth. be quick.

Wal-Mart CEO Doug McMillon said, “The business growth of online order and offline pick-up and delivery, and logistics direct home delivery was very strong this quarter, and the fastest-growing part was Wal-Mart’s third-party sellers... .. And in this quarter, the GMV of third-party sellers increased by more than 100%, and the overall GMV of platform e-commerce increased by 79%."

 

7. Zhongtong International "China-Myanmar" air route successfully tested the first flight

According to news on November 25, the successful maiden voyage of the "China-Myanmar" international express cargo route recently marked that Myanmar Zhongtong has embarked on a new journey in realizing the "land + air" dual delivery service.

It is understood that the China-Myanmar international land transport line that has been opened by Myanmar Zhongtong runs through the main roads of important cities in Myanmar. The timeliness of entry into Myanmar from the Ruili International Port in Yunnan is higher than the time of air delivery services. The successful trial operation of the first cargo route of "China-Myanmar" not only improved the timeliness of freight, but also brought a more convenient logistics experience to China-Myanmar international delivery.

 

8. Hangzhou's first "cross-border new retail store" officially opened

News on November 25th, yesterday, the first "cross-border new retail store" officially opened in Xiasha, Hangzhou, focusing on the "bonded display + new retail" model. Currently, the Hangzhou Municipal Government is planning to promote this model throughout the city.

According to reports, this new cross-border retail store is located in Hangzhou Xiasha Yintai Mall. The first phase occupies an area of ​​over 300 square meters. On the first day of opening, the store will focus on more than 60 imported brands, including more than 60 imported brands, such as cosmetics, personal care, nutrition and health care, and maternal and child products, and more than 130 types of popular products.

 

9. AliExpress takes the third place in the market, and Russia's e-commerce growth rate exceeds that of European and American countries

According to the news on November 25, recent data from the research company Data Insight pointed out that in 2019, the e-commerce industry accounted for only 1.4% of the total Russian economy, while in the United States and China, the proportions were 2.6% and 2.6% respectively. 5.1%.

Data Insight data shows that in Russia, the private e-commerce platform Wildberries currently leads with a share of 15%; while Ozon, which has recently applied for an IPO in the United States, ranks second with a market share of 7%. Ranked third is AliExpress Russia, the Russian branch of Alibaba, which was established by a joint venture between Alibaba and Russian companies.

 

10. eBay provides a $500,000 grant to small businesses

On November 25th, as the demand for e-commerce reached unprecedented heights, eBay recently announced that it has provided existing commercial sellers with $500,000 in funding and educational resources. The program is called a "start-up and run subsidy" to help small businesses maintain online operations.

Jordan Sweetnam, general manager and senior vice president of eBay North America, said: "Small businesses are the backbone of eBay and the engine of work, progress and prosperity in the American community. In a challenging year, provide financial bridges and long-term support for the program. Very important."

 

11. Koala Overseas Shopping: "Black Friday Global Treasure Festival" drives overseas direct purchases to increase by nearly 150% month-on-month

According to news on November 25, Koala's "Black Friday Global Treasure Festival" has officially launched. Lancome's 2020 Christmas gift package and L’Occitane Christmas gift set have been selling well, driving overseas direct purchases to increase by nearly 150%.

This article is reproduced from State Reading Network.

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