📦 What’s New? The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially opened an investigation into the proposed merger between DHL eCommerce UK and Evri, two of the country’s largest parcel delivery companies. If approved, the deal would combine: This would create a logistics powerhouse, rivaling Royal Mail, DPD, and InPost–Yodel in scale and market […]
Logistics Boom: Global 3PL Market to Soar to $1.9 Trillion by 2030
🧾 What’s New? According to a recent Research & Markets forecast, the global third-party logistics (3PL) market is expected to grow from $1.1 trillion in 2024 to an estimated $1.9 trillion by 2030, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of e‑commerce and the adoption of omni-channel fulfillment strategies. 📦 What’s Driving the Surge? The growth […]
Sellers Win as Amazon Waives Surcharge on Walmart Marketplace Fulfillment
What’s New? In a move that benefits multi-channel sellers, Amazon has officially waived its 5% surcharge on Walmart Marketplace orders fulfilled via Amazon’s Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF). The surcharge—previously applied when using MCF for non-Amazon platforms—will remain waived until January 14, 2026. This means sellers can now route Walmart orders through Amazon warehouses without penalty, even […]
Alibaba Launches Super Marketplace by Merging Travel, Food & Retail – Here’s What It Means
🧭 What’s New? Alibaba has announced a major internal restructuring—merging its food delivery service, Ele.me, and travel booking platform, Fliggy, into its China e-commerce division. The consolidation supports Alibaba’s strategy to lead in “instant retail”, which focuses on 30-to-60-minute delivery experiences across categories. The integration will streamline operations, unify consumer data, and strengthen Alibaba’s position […]
Revealed: Amazon Prime Day 2025 Doubles in Length with 4 Days of Exclusive Deals
📅 Date: July 8–11, 2025 (midnight PDT start to midnight PDT finish) Amazon has officially announced Prime Day 2025 will be its longest shopping event ever — running from July 8 to July 11, giving shoppers four full days of exclusive deals and flash sales. This marks a major shift from the traditional two-day format, […]