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cross-border
Primark Slashes Prices Up to 29% in Response to Pressure from Shein and Temu
Primark has announced price cuts of up to 29% on hundreds of clothing items, responding to intense competition from online fast-fashion rivals Shein and Temu. The move comes as Primark's like-for-like sales drop and its parent company plans a stock market spin-off. The price war highlights the pressure on traditional retailers from cross-border e-commerce platforms that benefit from low operational costs and import duty exemptions.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Survey of 9,000 Consumers Reveals Pricing and Tax Transparency Key to Cross-Border Growth
A global survey of 9,000 consumers across nine markets reveals that pricing clarity, duties, and tax transparency are critical factors for conversion and trust in cross-border e-commerce. The findings underscore the need for sellers to clearly communicate total landed costs and comply with customs regulations.
Logistics Ruan expands cross-border capabilities with new customs brokerage service across US-Mexico lanes
Ruan announced a new customs brokerage service to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. The service uses single-window systems, real-time visibility tools, and security certifications, aiming to reduce delays and improve supply chain performance.
Logistics Australia Post named delivery partner for Vinted’s Australia launch on July 1
Vinted, Europe's top second-hand fashion marketplace, launches in Australia on July 1 with Australia Post as its exclusive delivery partner. The three-year contract covers all shipping services, including post office drop-off, parcel lockers, and last-mile home delivery. The partnership taps into Australia's growing re-commerce market, estimated to reach $6.75 billion by 2029.
Logistics Tequila, Trucking, and the Future of the Border: Carrier Vetting Takes Center Stage at MCBT 2026
The 9th Annual Modernization of Cross-Border Trade (MCBT) convened in Laredo, Texas, drawing over 500 logistics companies. Key topics included carrier vetting in Mexico, the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and the role of tequila as the top U.S. import from Mexico.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Global brands must avoid premature expansion, says Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood
Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood emphasises that sustainable globalisation requires disciplined expansion, strong supply chains, and locally attuned community building. He warns against premature scaling across multiple markets, noting that technology and data-driven forecasting can optimise inventory and minimise dead stock.
Finance RBI Allows Overseas Branches to Lend to NRIs for FCNR(B) Deposits, Boosts Foreign Capital Inflows
The Reserve Bank of India has revamped the FCNR(B) scheme, allowing Indian banks to route money from overseas branches to non-resident Indians for deposits, while eliminating currency and credit risks via a swap window and standby letters of credit. The move is expected to boost NRI deposits with attractive fixed rates of 6-7% and leverage potential for double-digit returns.
Logistics US revokes 20,000 visas for Mexican truckers as cabotage crackdown expands
The US has revoked work visas for approximately 20,000 Mexican truck drivers between April 2025 and April 2026, according to Mexico's National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar). The crackdown, tied to an executive order by President Trump, has removed roughly 30,000 foreign drivers from US operations, with Mexican drivers accounting for two-thirds. As a result, trucking capacity is tightening and freight rates in the US are starting to rise, according to Canacar president Augusto Ramos Melo.
Logistics UPS Enhances US-Mexico Freight Services for Industrial Shippers
UPS is upgrading its freight services between the US and Mexico, offering time-definite air and ground options to cater to industrial shippers. This move aims to streamline logistics for automotive and industrial sectors amid rising trade complexities.