E-commerce margins set to rise as trade war reshapes market: ShipHero CEO

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China is reshaping the e-commerce landscape, potentially leading to higher margins and improved profitability for U.S. online sellers, according to Aaron Rubin, CEO of warehouse management system provider ShipHero.

Rubin posted a video to X on Tuesday giving his thoughts on what the future holds for e-commerce.

ShipHero, a leading player in the e-commerce fulfillment space, offers integrated solutions for online stores, including popular...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/e-commerce-margins-set-to-rise-as-trade-war-reshapes-market-shiphero-ceo

Air cargo faces $22B revenue hit when China tariff exemption ends

U.S. plans next month to cancel tariff-free access for low-value parcel shipments from China and Hong Kong, coupled with a new 145% tariff rate on Chinese imports, could bleed more than $22 billion in revenue from the air cargo sector over three years and put thousands of online sellers with direct-to-consumer fulfillment models out of business, according to an e-commerce and logistics consulting firm. 

Derek Lossing, the founder of Cirrus Global Advisors, has previously said the Trump...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/air-cargo-faces-22b-revenue-hit-when-china-tariff-exemption-ends

Fast fashion giant Shein’s valuation set to be slashed amid tariff turmoil

Susannah Streeter
  • Reports are swirling that fast fashion giant Shein will go for a much lower valuation in a potential London listing.
  • It is now thought to be targeting a $50 billion, almost a quarter less than that indicated by fundraising rounds in 2023.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’Shein’s planned London listing was already mired in controversy and now it’s hit by fresh tariff turmoil, becoming ensnared in clampdowns on e-commerce giants. Trump’s tariff...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/fast-fashion-giant-sheins-valuation-set-to-be-slashed-amid-tariff-turmoil/

Το επιχειρηματικό μυστικό της Shein: «Πρώτα το τσεκάρουμε και μετά το ράβουμε»

Ήρθε και τάραξε τα νερά στην βιομηχανία της μόδας. Ωστόσο, ελάχιστα είναι γνωστά για τις επιχειρηματικές της δραστηριότητες.
Η εταιρεία αποτιμάται στα 64 δισεκατομμύρια δολάρια μετά τον τελευταίο γύρο χρηματοδότησής…

Το επιχειρηματικό μυστικό της Shein: «Πρώτα το τσεκάρουμε και μετά το ράβουμε»Η...

https://www.naftemporiki.gr/business/1849220/to-epicheirimatiko-mystiko-tis-shein-prota-to-tsekaroyme-kai-meta-ravoyme/

Tariffs targeting Chinese e-commerce could dampen demand

A U.S. government initiative to crack down on abuse of a trade exception could slow the flow of shipments pouring into the United States from massive e-commerce retailers in China and impact logistics businesses like FedEx that facilitate cross-border parcel delivery.

Shopping platforms like Shein, Temu, JD.com and Alibaba have made huge inroads in the U.S. market by sending orders directly to consumers and avoiding the warehouse and distribution costs associated with a traditional container...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tariffs-targeting-chinese-e-commerce-could-dampen-demand

Το «φάντασμα» της Shein και γιατί κρύβεται από τα φώτα της δημοσιότητας

«Δεν είναι η κουλτούρα μας», ήταν η ορθή-κοφτή απάντηση του διευθύνοντα σύμβουλου της SHEIN, Xu Yangtian – επίσης γνωστού ως Sky Xu και παλαιότερα ως Chris Xu- στην ανώτερη σύμβουλο…

Το «φάντασμα» της Shein και γιατί κρύβεται από τα φώτα της δημοσιότηταςΗ ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

https://www.naftemporiki.gr/business/1694209/to-fantasma-tis-shein-kai-giati-kryvetai-apo-ta-fota-tis-dimosiotitas/

Atlas Air to end Amazon flights, focus on international customers

Atlas Air will stop flying freighter aircraft in Amazon’s domestic parcel network by the middle of next year and concentrate on international widebody service for its growing customer base, which will soon include Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, CEO Michael Steen said in an interview.

Both parties have agreed to terminate contracts under which Atlas provides crews, routine maintenance and insurance (CMI) for 25 converted freighters: eight Boeing 737-800s and 17 Boeing 767-300s. Amazon...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atlas-air-to-end-amazon-flights-focus-on-international-customers

Euro 2024: Ο Ντέιβιντ Μπέκαμ παγκόσμιος πρεσβευτής της Alibaba

Ο αστέρας του ποδοσφαίρου Ντέιβιντ Μπέκαμ θα προωθήσει τη διεθνή πλατφόρμα ηλεκτρονικού εμπορίου της Alibaba, AliExpress, στη μεγαλύτερη παγκόσμια συνεργασία brand ambassador μέχρι σήμερα, εν όψει του Euro 2024 που…

Euro 2024: Ο Ντέιβιντ Μπέκαμ παγκόσμιος πρεσβευτής της AlibabaΗ ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

https://www.naftemporiki.gr/finance/world/1672049/euro-2024-o-nteivint-mpekam-pagkosmios-presveytis-tis-alibaba/

Shein and Forever 21 first to use UPS’ Happy Returns cross-brand solution

Happy Returns, a UPS company, has launched its buy-online, return-in-store (BORIS) solution for retailers to develop reverse logistics networks with physical brand locations to improve consumer experience.

Happy Returns also announced Tuesday that e-commerce giant Shein and retailer Forever 21 will be the first cross-brand partnership to use the BORIS product.

According to the company, the system integrates with any return and point-of-sales solutions, enabling brands to use either Happy Returns’...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shein-and-forever-21-first-to-use-ups-happy-returns-cross-brand-solution

Will Shein help propel Flexport’s future?

Global fashion retailer Shein’s latest announcement on LinkedIn revealed that its U.S. marketplace merchants can now integrate with Flexport’s fulfillment services, a move expected to drive growth for Flexport.

“With Flexport as our preferred logistics partner, we’re revolutionizing the way you manage inventory and fulfill orders. … From inventory management to sales, everything works together seamlessly to boost efficiency,” Shein said.

The partnership will enable merchants to manage their...

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