De Minimis Ends for China and Hong Kong
The U.S. is closing a long-standing trade loophole that once allowed millions of parcels from China to enter the country duty-free. From 2 May 2025, the de minimis threshold—which exempts…
Archive: eCommerce
90 Day Tariff Roll Back
President Trump announcement on April 9, of a 90-day pause on retaliatory tariffs for US trading partners outside China has given importers a brief window to recalibrate - but it…
Imminent de minimis changes unlikely
Frequent changes in US trade policies are creating challenges for shippers, with no immediate solution in sight for handling imports under the de minimis exemption. The US administration initially excluded…
Trade barriers rise as US impose tariffs
With President Trump’s new levies imposed on February 4th, Chinese imports into the US now face a 10% tariff increase, while China has responded with its own tariffs of up…
Building agile supply chains to meet eCommerce demands
In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, flexibility and responsiveness are no longer optional—they are critical for success. Agile supply chains are designed to adapt to changing consumer demands, enabling businesses to…
The critical components of eCommerce success
As eCommerce sales are projected to double by 2026, competition is intensifying and to thrive in this growing market, a sharp focus on customer experience, technology, and, critically, the supply…
Effective order fulfilment builds customer loyalty and drives growth
In today’s highly competitive eCommerce market, the order fulfilment process plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth customer journey, leading to positive reviews, repeat business, and long-term brand loyalty.…
Mastering eCommerce inventory management
Effectively managing eCommerce inventory involves balancing stock levels to meet demand without overstocking or experiencing stock-outs. This requires careful consideration of storage capabilities, current inventory levels, supplier lead times, seasonal…
US eCommerce demand continues to drive air cargo
Understanding the the size and impact of eCommerce demand on the air cargo market and its short-term outlook is challenging due to the lack of direct data, with the best…
Expand Your eCommerce Business Internationally
Cross-border eCommerce is an effective strategy for business expansion, allowing online brands to serve overseas customers by realigning their fulfilment capabilities and adapting their websites or joining online marketplaces to…
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