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Kapoklog Logistics brand film officially launched to build a new logistics payment ecology

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Kapoklog Logistics brand film officially launched to build a new logistics payment ecology Recently, Kapoklog Logistics announced the official launch of its logistics brand film. In the digital wave, Kapoklog Logistics strives to redefine the logistics payment ecology with digital payment, and promote the cost reduction, efficiency and freedom of world logistics trade. Kapoklog Logistics Global is a digital brand of Kapoklog Logistics Logistics, a world-famous digital payment company, and one of the representative enterprises in China's cross-border service field. It has been focusing on constantly breaking the boundaries through "connecting users, trade and ecology" to provide comprehensive payment solutions for enterprises going to sea. Up to now, Kapoklog Logistics has served more than 5.9 million customers from different industries such as cross-border e-commerce, foreign trade, air travel and international logistics, relying on an extensive global license layout, ...

How can foreign customers find high-quality and low-priced products in China? What are the purchasing platforms available?

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 How can foreign customers find high-quality and low-priced products in China? What are the purchasing platforms available? There are many ways for foreign customers to find high-quality and low-priced products in China. Here are some common methods and purchasing platforms: 1. Online procurement platform Alibaba: The world's largest B2B e-commerce platform, providing wholesale procurement of various goods, suitable for finding manufacturers and suppliers. AliExpress: a retail platform under Alibaba, suitable for small batch purchases with relatively low prices. Made-in-China : A B2B platform focused on Chinese manufacturing, providing a variety of product and supplier information. DH Gate : A global small batch wholesale platform suitable for finding low-priced products. 1688.com: Alibaba's d omestic version, mainly targeting the Chinese market, usually has more competitive prices, but requires a certain level of Chinese proficiency. 2. Social media and forums Facebook、Linked...

What is international sea freight door-to-door service ?

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 What is international sea freight door-to-door service ? International sea freight door-to-door service is a logistics service aimed at providing customers with a comprehensive transportation solution from the shipping location to the destination. This type of service typically includes the following steps: 1. Freight forwarding company pick-up: The service provider will pick up the goods at the shipper's location (such as factory, warehouse, etc.). 2. International cross-border logistics transportation: Goods are transported by sea to the destination port. This process may involve multiple transit ports. 3. Customs clearance at the destination port: At the destination port, the service provider will handle relevant customs procedures to ensure that the goods enter the country legally. 4. Inland transportation: After customs clearance at the destination port, the service provider will arrange for the transportation of the goods to the final destination (such as the consignee's...

Dealing with excess inbound inventory – advice for the apparel industry

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  Dealing with excess inbound inventory – advice for the apparel industry What’s classed as ‘essential’ now, amidst the COVID-19 lockdown, is very subjective. Just a few weeks ago, high fashion clothing would have fallen into this category for many people but today, with consumers in just about every country in the world required to stay at home, that’s all changed. Who needs make up, posh handbags and heels now? Ever quick to spot a commercial opportunity, even Kylie Jenner is posting about comfy jumpsuits as the latest in social isolation style - ideal for Zoom calls with the family and lounging at home. Many retailers don’t know what to do with all their spring summer 2020 stocks, which are now arriving by the container load. Some were hoping that the disruption in China would mean their original stock orders wouldn’t actually materialise – but they are. According to UKWA, garment warehouses in particular are literally bursting at the seams with inbound stock because of falling ...

Indispensable Software Solutions for Haulage Companies

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  Indispensable Software Solutions for Haulage Companies The way haulage companies do business has changed drastically in the past decade, with the emergence of intelligent software that not only allows them to work smarter and faster, but also more profitably.  The ability to collect, analyse and report on data from every aspect of a haulage business enables managers to make more informed decisions and create strategies to improve efficiencies. Even for independent owner operators, investing in some of these indispensable software solutions can make a huge amount of difference.  The advanced capabilities of the huge range of software solutions on the market allow for some or all of the following features.   Automated Dispatch & Driver Management  Efficient and effective dispatching is critical to providing the best possible service to clients. Automated dispatch software assigns jobs, tracks drivers and monitors schedules, freeing up dispatchers’ time ...

Multiple research studies highlight the role technology plays in achieving Last Mile success

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  Multiple research studies highlight the role technology plays in achieving Last Mile success Multiple research studies highlight the role technology plays in achieving Last Mile success Barclays have recently published an interesting report, The Last Mile*, which explores the online purchasing and delivery journey. Its findings highlight that e-commerce is booming in the UK, with 1 billion deliveries made in 2013 for products ordered online. This is expected to rise to 1.35 billion within the next 5 years and could potentially reach even higher numbers if delivery options were improved and more convenient. 45% of shoppers said they would be prepared to buy more goods online if delivery services were better. Throughout this research one theme continued to dominate – the relevance of technology and its contribution to service excellence. With the technology landscape constantly changing and consumer behaviours constantly evolving, it’s all too easy to lose customers at the last mil...