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E-commerce


Zalando reshapes logistics network, creating more value for customers and partners
Zalando is reshaping its pan-European logistics network to reinforce its position in the European fashion and lifestyle market. The company is adjusting its logistics setup to continue delivering high-quality services at competitive costs for customers and partners, while increasing overall value creation and supporting sustainable growth in the coming years. Following a comprehensive review of its logistics operations over recent months, Zalando has developed a plan to bette
2 days ago2 min read


Treon Unleashes AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance for Material Handling
Treon, a leading industrial IoT company, announced in December that Treon Flow solution for Material Handling, a cloud-native, AI-first predictive maintenance solution, is now available on Amazon Marketplace. Built to deliver zero downtime operations. Treon Flow helps enterprises detect faults early, reduce maintenance costs, and scale from pilot to thousands of assets, with installation measured in days. Leveraging AI and machine learning, the system analyses vibration and
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Shippo Launches AI-Powered Shipping Platform to Simplify Multi-Carrier Operations for E-Commerce and Freight Forwarders
Shippo, a leading shipping platform for e-commerce brands and marketplaces, today introduced Shippo MCP (Model Context Protocol), an AI-driven platform designed to automate complex shipping workflows. By translating natural-language prompts into real shipping actions—such as rate comparisons, label generation, returns, and customs documentation—Shippo MCP helps businesses streamline operations, reduce manual work, and improve customer experience. While designed primarily for
Dec 11, 20252 min read


HubBox secures £6m investment to expand global out of home delivery network
HubHub has successfully raised £6 million in growth funding, securing strong backing to advance its mission of making out-of-home (OOH) delivery the default choice for e-commerce. The round was led by Puma Growth Partners, a renowned growth capital investor supporting high-potential scale-ups. This new investment will fuel HubHub’s expansion across the UK, Europe, Japan, and the United States, while also strengthening partnerships with courier networks and enabling more retai
Dec 4, 20252 min read


E-commerce: 150 EUR customs duty exemption threshold to be removed as of 2026
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by EU Member States today within the Council to remove the 150 EUR customs duty relief threshold, transforming the way e-commerce goods are handled. The Commission together with the Council committed also today to work on a temporary solution to collect the custom duties on e-commerce packages as early as possible in 2026 and well ahead of the creation of the EU Customs Agency and the EU Data Hub in mid-2028. Th
Nov 20, 20252 min read


La Poste and Temu Sign MOU through its Colissimo delivery arm
La Poste signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the global e-commerce marketplace Temu, through its parcel delivery arm Colissimo, to strengthen logistics collaboration and support local sellers in France. The partnership aims to improve services for French consumers and sellers, make it easier for local businesses to sell abroad, and promote more efficient logistics flows. Under the MOU, La Poste Colissimo and Temu will explore a wide range of initiatives, including
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao Expand Strategic Partnership to Power Global E-Commerce
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading international air cargo carrier, and Cainiao, a global e-commerce logistics leader, have...
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Amazon launches first Abu Dhabi fulfilment centre in strategic partnership with ADIO
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: On September 18, Amazon announced the launch of its first fulfilment centre in Abu Dhabi, in partnership...
Sep 19, 20253 min read


TIACA Publishes Landmark White Paper on E-Commerce: Charting a Roadmap for the Future of Air Cargo
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has today released its first-ever white paper dedicated entirely to e-commerce, ...
Aug 22, 20252 min read


Europe’s Online Resale Market Worth €21.6 billion; Expected to Grow by €2 Billion in 2025
The research by Amazon reveals the thriving market for online pre-owned products saw customers across Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Zalando and ABOUT YOU Successfully Complete Transaction and Team Up to Lead the Way in European Fashion and Lifestyle E-commerce
Recently, Zalando SE , Europe’s leading online multi-brand fashion destination, and ABOUT YOU Holding SE announced that they have...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Global eCommerce businesses operating in Saudi Arabia set to benefit as Maersk and Saudi Post enter a strategic partnership
Maersk Saudi Arabia (Maersk) and Saudi Post Company (SPL) announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...
Jul 9, 20252 min read


Q1 FREIGHT MARKET RECAP OF WEBCARGO BY FREIGHTOS: OCEAN RATES SLIDE ON CAPACITY AND ALLIANCE DISRUPTIONS, AIR CARGO STRENGTHENS WITH E-COMMERCE DEMAND
The Freightos Baltic Index Global benchmark which had climbed to $4,300/FEU in early January in the lead up to Lunar New Year has...
Apr 3, 20254 min read


ASYAD EXPRESS AND AMAZON PARTNERSHIP STRENGTHENS OMAN’S E-COMMERCE LANDSCAPE
To further solidify Oman's role as a leading e-commerce hub, Asyad Express, part of Asyad Group, has expanded its partnership with...
Mar 4, 20251 min read
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