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Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo under the Hainan Free Trade Port's zero-tariff policy. This initiative is expected to save nearly 6 million RMB in tariffs per aircraft.
36氪 · 112d ago
Swiggy plans to restrain spending to focus on profitability. This strategy contrasts with competitors like Flipkart and Amazon, who are aggressively investing in delivery speed and discounts.
Bloomberg Technology · 115d ago
Major tech companies continue to invest in the grocery delivery sector despite market challenges. The article explores the strategic persistence behind these retail operations.
钛媒体 · 115d ago
The China-Laos Railway has transported over 107,900 tons of imported fruit this year, a 30% year-over-year increase. The efficiency of the cold chain logistics allows tropical fruits to reach the Chinese market in as little as 3 days.
36氪 · 115d ago
Reports indicate that the US and Iran are discussing a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 30 days after a peace agreement is reached. This could significantly impact global logistics and supply chain stability.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 117d ago
Reports suggest Alibaba, JD, and Meituan are bidding for the fresh food e-commerce platform Pupu Supermarket, with valuations reaching $2-5 billion. JD has denied any contact or acquisition plans.
36氪 · 117d ago
Rapid-commerce firm Zepto is reportedly preparing to file for an initial public offering in early June. The company aims to raise up to $1 billion through this India-based listing.
Bloomberg Technology · 117d ago
The article explores the complexities of long-distance international shipping for Chinese goods, highlighting risks like cargo damage, delays, and the lack of clear accountability. It emphasizes the reliance on manual processes and 'low-tech' solutions to manage supply chain volatility.
虎嗅 · 121d ago
Western and Northeastern China are aggressively building regional airports to bridge infrastructure gaps, prioritizing cost-effective branch airports over high-speed rail in mountainous or sparsely populated areas.
虎嗅 · 122d ago
Hainan Free Trade Port has reached over 2.2 billion RMB in zero-tariff imports since the implementation of customs closure policies. The government plans to further optimize trade rules and align with international standards to build a high-level free trade environment.
36氪 · 126d ago
A former Boeing engineer discusses the systemic inefficiencies in African logistics. He argues that the primary bottleneck for trade is verification processes rather than payment systems.
TechCabal · 127d ago
Amazon introduced a new package of logistics services for other companies. It provides access to Amazon's full portfolio of supply-chain and distribution offerings.
Bloomberg Technology · 138d ago
Amazon announced opening its global logistics network to all businesses. It launched 'Amazon Supply Chain Services' to compete directly with UPS and FedEx.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 138d ago
Fund managers shift focus from humanoid robot demos to scalable paid scenarios in warehousing, driven by e-commerce boom. AMR sorting robots see massive orders from warehouse expansions, positioning Chinese firms for global exports.
36氪 · 181d ago
Ocado Group Plc announces significant job cuts. The move follows stutters in its automated warehouse rollout.
Bloomberg Technology · 205d ago