Temu Teams Up with LOGILESS to Support Japanese E-Commerce Expansion; Alibaba.com and Maersk Join Forces to Streamline Shipping for SMEs
Latest Dynamics of Logistics & Supply Chains in China's eCom
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J&T Express Surpasses $10 Billion in 2024 Revenue
SF Express Accelerates Asia-to-U.S. E-Commerce Logistics
Alibaba.com and Maersk Join Forces to Streamline Shipping for SMEs
Temu Teams Up with LOGILESS to Support Japanese E-Commerce Expansion
SF Express Becomes Official Logistics Partner for Taobao Hong Kong
China Southern Introduces Direct Freighter Service from Shanghai to Canada
SF Airlines Inaugurates Direct Cargo Service Between Urumqi and Islamabad
Shenzhen to Open Over 10 New International Routes in 2025
China's 2024 Trade Surplus Reaches 7.06 Trillion RMB, with Exports Up 7.1%
J&T Express Surpasses $10 Billion in 2024 Revenue
J&T Express posted a 16% revenue increase to $10.3 billion in 2024, with over 60% from China. Since entering China in 2020, it cut per-parcel costs by 12% and flipped a $1.16 billion loss into a $110 million profit. In Southeast Asia, the company maintained its market lead, with adjusted EBIT rising 49% to $300 million. In new markets like the Middle East and Latin America, partnerships with Shein, Temu, and TikTok spurred a 22% jump in parcel volume and a 76% revenue spike. CFO Zheng Shiqiang noted double-digit growth across all markets, driven by strategic e-commerce collaborations and an expanding merchant network.
SF Express Accelerates Asia-to-U.S. E-Commerce Logistics
SF Express has upgraded its Asia-to-U.S. e-commerce shipping with an integrated supply chain solution covering transport, warehousing, and delivery, aiming to create a faster "Air Silk Road" for Chinese businesses. In Asia, SF Express is expanding its flight network, optimizing routes to the U.S. for faster, more reliable deliveries. Express parcels from eight Asian countries now reach the U.S. in 2–4 days, with cross-border e-commerce shipments arriving in just 5–7 days.
Alibaba.com and Maersk Join Forces to Streamline Shipping for SMEs
Alibaba's B2B platform, Alibaba.com and Maersk have integrated Maersk's Full-Container-Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) shipping services into the platform, providing SMEs with easy access to cost-effective, transparent logistics solutions. Buyers can book shipping, view real-time pricing, and select Maersk's services for bulk shipments. This partnership, launched on February 19, 2025, covers key markets in Europe, the U.S., and Asia Pacific, aiming to reduce logistics costs by 10% and boost order volumes. Initially, it supports eight product categories, including machinery, textiles, and appliances, with bulk shipments ranging from 200 kg to 5 tons.
Temu Teams Up with LOGILESS to Support Japanese E-Commerce Expansion
Temu has teamed up with LOGILESS, a SaaS platform offering solutions for warehouse, order, inventory, and shipping management, for API integration—Japan's first such partnership, set to launch in April 2025. This integration will allow Japanese e-commerce businesses to streamline their operations while opening stores on Temu, automating order and inventory management. The API will sync order data in real time, ensuring smoother processes. Through this, Temu aims to support its Japanese sellers in expanding globally.
SF Express Becomes Official Logistics Partner for Taobao Hong Kong
SF Express Hong Kong has partnered with Alibaba's Taobao to become the official logistics provider for Taobao Hong Kong, starting in March. The partnership will offer cross-border consolidated shipping, improving the e-commerce experience for Hong Kong shoppers. Customers can choose SF's consolidated shipping service at checkout, where orders will be combined and shipped directly to their doorstep at competitive rates starting at HK$17.9 (US$2.3) for the first kilogram, with no additional residential delivery fees.
China Southern Introduces Direct Freighter Service from Shanghai to Canada
China Southern Air Logistics has launched a new international cargo route connecting Shanghai Pudong, Vancouver, and Toronto, with three weekly flights operated by B777F freighters. This route fills a gap for direct freighter services from East China to Canada, complementing the airline's existing routes to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Mexico. The new route strengthens China Southern's North American cargo network, enhancing its global air freight capabilities and supporting China's seamless logistics flow. China Southern currently operates 18 B777F freighters, with over 70 international cargo flights weekly to key global destinations.
SF Airlines Inaugurates Direct Cargo Service Between Urumqi and Islamabad
SF Airlines has launched the first dedicated cargo route between Urumqi and Islamabad, Pakistan, with its Boeing 757 freighter carrying 2.57 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods on its inaugural flight. The route, operating twice weekly, has a maximum cargo capacity of 26 tons per trip and primarily serves cross-border e-commerce and high-value goods. To streamline operations, Urumqi airport opened a dedicated international cargo inspection facility in December 2024, reducing customs clearance time by about one hour.
Shenzhen to Open Over 10 New International Routes in 2025
Shenzhen plans to open and expand over 10 international passenger and cargo routes in 2025, as outlined in the city's transportation report. In 2024, Shenzhen Airport saw a 17.6% YoY increase in cargo and mail volume, handling 1.881 million tons, with cross-border e-commerce air cargo rising by 60.3% to 326,000 tons. The airport added 19 new international and regional routes in 2024, bringing the total to 89. In 2025, Shenzhen Airport aims to handle over 63 million passengers and 1.9 million tons of cargo, with more than 10 additional international routes.
China's 2024 Trade Surplus Reaches 7.06 Trillion RMB, with Exports Up 7.1%
In 2024, China's total goods imports and exports reached 43.85 trillion RMB (6.05 trillion USD), a 5% year-on-year increase. Exports grew by 7.1% to 25.45 trillion RMB (3.51 trillion USD), while imports rose by 2.3% to 18.39 trillion RMB (2.54 trillion USD), resulting in a trade surplus of 7.06 trillion RMB (0.97 trillion USD). Trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries rose by 6.4%, with exports to these countries up 9.6%. Trade with other RCEP members grew by 4.5%. Private enterprises accounted for 55.5% of total trade, with imports and exports rising by 8.8% to 24.33 trillion RMB (3.36 trillion USD).