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2025 Global Logistics Trends: Port Growth, New Trade Routes & E-commerce Shifts (April 16 Update)

 

 

1. Global Trade & Logistics Highlights

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A.  China Port Performance & New Routes

 

 

。 Shanghai port rail-sea intermodal up 30%

 

。 Tianjin port hit record 571.3 million TEUs

 

  • New international routes:

。 China-Laos Railway transported 5.72 million tons to 16 SE Asian countries

 

。 Shenzhen-Almaty route reduced to 6 days

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Leverage China's growing rail-sea intermodal options for cost-effective Asia-Europe shipping

 

  • Consider new Central Asia routes for faster access to Eurasian markets

 

 

 

B. Emerging Logistics Technologies

 

  • Drone delivery expansion:

 

。 Shenzhen building 1,000 drone landing sites

 

。 Successful cross-city trial between Guangzhou-Dongguan (10 min delivery)

 

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Monitor drone delivery developments for last-mile solutions in China

 


 

2. E-commerce Logistics Updates

 

 

A. Amazon Sellers Shifting to Europe

 

  • 61% of Chinese Amazon sellers planning European expansion

 

  • Driven by US tariff uncertainty (now 145% on Chinese goods)

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Diversify supplier base with European-focused sellers

 

  • Pre-position inventory in EU warehouses

 

 

B. Temu Tightens US Logistics Policy

 

  • From April 17: Restricting FedEx for self-fulfilled US orders

 

  • Follows earlier USPS restrictions

 

Recommendation:

 

  • For Temu suppliers: Prepare for platform-managed logistics requirements

 

  • Explore alternative platforms with more flexible shipping options

 

 

C. TikTok Shop's Rapid Growth

 

  • Thailand GMV surged 217% (reaching $2.5-3B)

 

  • Outpacing US (+94%) and India (+214%) markets

 

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Consider Thailand as test market for SE Asian expansion

 

  • Leverage "shoppable content" model for new markets

 


 

3. Policy & Regulatory Updates

 

 

A. US-China Trade Developments

 

  • US considering auto tariff exemptions (potential 25% relief)

 

  • Ongoing negotiations but 145% tariffs remain

 

  • New US data restrictions on Chinese tech

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Monitor auto parts supply chain adjustments

 

  • Review data compliance for US-bound shipments

 

 

B. EU Regulatory Changes

 

  • From August 1: EN18031 cybersecurity standard required

 

  • Non-compliant products barred from EU market

 

 

Recommendation:

 

  • Audit product compliance ahead of August deadline

 

  • Consider pre-certification for faster EU market access

 


 

4. Strategic Recommendations

 

 Diversify shipping routes: Utilize China's growing rail and port options


✅ Prepare for EU expansion: As Amazon sellers shift focus


✅ Adapt to platform logistics: Especially Temu's changing requirements


✅ Explore SE Asian markets: Through TikTok Shop's successful model


✅ Monitor regulatory changes: Particularly EU cybersecurity rules

 

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Wish You Have a Happy Trade!

 

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