Key Takeaways

Observations: Evolutions of B2C cross-border e-commerce (import) and logistics go hand in hand

• More small-sized logistics companies seize opportunities in handling massive amount of small parcels in cross-border e-commerce (CBEC)
• Some large-scale logistics companies expand their footprints in the CBEC sector in multiple ways
• E-commerce giants also prepare for the global logistics battle
• More Chinese online shoppers look for high-valued goods and food items from overseas. Demand for corresponding logistics handling services is increasing
• More local logisticians get involved in worldwide mega online sale promotions and face huge challenges in IT operations
• Return logistics is a nightmare in CBEC business