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Unpredictable Logistics Issues in China are Holding Retailers Back

| Lisa Henthorn

In the global shipping and logistics business, the unforeseen is the norm, and as some brands are learning the hard way. That’s especially true in China, where total online retail spending is forecast to climb above $1 trillion by 2019. Despite these issues, China holds more than enough business opportunities to offset them.

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Hermes Debuts Smartful eEcommerce Solution

| MCM Staff

Smartful’s basic module includes warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment and returns management as well as standard integration with leading ecommerce and order management platforms.

Singapore Post Making Mega Moves in the U.S.

| Tim Parry

A week after it took a majority stake in ecommerce logistics provider Jagged Peak, Singapore Post announced an agreement to acquire TradeGlobal, an omnichannel provider of end-to-end ecommerce services. Here’s what it all means for U.S,-based merchants who are looking to grow their cross-border sales.

Hermes Strengthens Parcel Business in Russia in Concert with European Expansion

| MCM Staff

Hermes has announced new actions to strengthen its parcel business in Russia. As part of its overall European expansion strategy, the retail and logistics services provider has acquired the 49% share held by DPD in Hermes-DPD Russia. Under the terms of the agreement, DPD will continue to handle logistics transport services in Russia.