No ecommerce without logistics. Because whenever a consumer orders something online, that product has to be shipped from one place (one of many warehouses and fulfilment centers in Europe) to another (the consumer’s house, a pick-up point, et cetera). So logistics (and logistics companies) play a very important…
Ecommerce giant Temu has suspended cross-border sales of products in Türkiye. Consumers in the country can only see and buy products from local online sellers that offer domestic shipping. The change comes after a regulatory inspection from Türkiye’s Competition Authority, and it is unclear if it is a permanent change or not.
Asian companies selling on TikTok Shop in Europe can now outsource their logistics to the platform. Fulfilled by TikTok will be available to them through warehouse locations in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. In addition to being a sales platform, TikTok is increasingly positioning itself as a logistics service provider.
Amazon has taken an important step in the field of quick commerce in Europe. The company has launched Amazon Now in London. Users can order thousands of everyday essentials, including groceries and personal care items, which are delivered within 30 minutes in selected parts of the city.
In a short period of time, Temu has become a dominant player in global ecommerce. Nearly a quarter of consumers (24 percent) made their most recent cross-border purchase on the Chinese platform. This puts Temu on par with Amazon.
This week, eBay announced that it is launching eBay SpeedPAK in Germany. The service offers sellers a customs-cleared shipping, with import duties already paid. It makes international shipping easier for German sellers.
Ecommerce giant Shein has announced that it is launching a logistics center near Wrocław, in Poland. The center will become the company’s main operational hub in Europe. The area will be around 740,000 square meters.
Amazon has announced a reduction in seller fees across a range of popular categories. Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) fees will also decrease in many European countries. The lower fees will apply to items such as low-priced clothing and home products. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to compete with platforms like Shein and Temu.
Return rates of online orders are an issue for many sellers. In the online fashion sector in the DACH countries, 87.7 percent of sellers report return rates of up to 50 percent. Around 80 percent of online sellers in the region do not expect that return rates will improve in the next three years.
Earlier this month, the European Union decided to remove the customs exemption, that was applicable for goods with a value of up to 150 euros, in 2026. The measure targets Chinese platforms, that mostly sell cheap products to European customers. Türkiye expects that it will be unaffected by the new ruling.
Temu has recently entered into a large number of partnerships with logistics service providers for the delivery of products across Europe. This week, deals with the United Kingdom’s Royal Mail and Belgium’s bpost were announced.
Cross-border ecommerce in Europe is expected to increase with an average annual rate of 29 percent, up until 2031. With the rise in cross-border ecommerce, the demand for a smooth customs flow also increases. As customs in Europe become more data-driven, online retailers need to invest in structured data.
Only three years after launching a dedicated online store for Belgium, Amazon has grown into the country’s second-largest online retailer. The company is investing heavily in Belgium. Part of the investment is going toward same-day delivery from Amazon’s distribution center in Hoboken, near Antwerp.
Amazon has added a new shipping option for merchants in its five largest European markets. Sellers shipping from China can benefit from fast delivery at no additional cost, according to Amazon. The solution will later be available for domestic shipments as well.
InPost is increasing its logistics capacity to handle up to 500,000 daily shipments during the high season. This represents a 220 percent rise compared to last year, as the company gets ready for increasing ecommerce demand across the Iberian Peninsula.
Cainiao, the logistics subsidiary of Alibaba Group, will not move forward with its planned expansion at Liège Airport in Belgium. Two new warehouses that were on the drawing board will not be built, dealing a blow to Wallonia’s ambition to turn Liège into an ecommerce logistics hotspot.