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Temu establishes its first logistics center in South Korea.

The new logistics center spans an area equivalent to 23 football fields and is equipped with storage systems for both ambient and refrigerated temperatures. According to The Korea Herald, Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has signed a long-term lease for a large logistics center in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea—marking the first time a Chinese e-commerce company has owned a logistics facility in the country. Temu is also considering establishing its South Korean headquarters at this location. Strategically situated near major airports and seaports, including Incheon Airport, the center is expected to play a key role in Temu’s logistics operations in South Korea. Lotte Global Logistics, a subsidiary of the Lotte Group, will manage and operate the facility. Although Temu entered the Korean market four years later than its major competitor AliExpress, it has been expanding rapidly. Last year, the company began recruiting Korean sellers for its online platform. Now, with the launch of its first logistics center, Temu appears to be solidifying its position in this market.

CMA CGM đầu tư 20 tỷ USD vào vận tải biển Mỹ

CMA CGM to invest $20 billion in U.S. maritime transportation

The world’s third-largest container shipping company plans to triple the size of its U.S.-flagged fleet operated by American President Lines (APL). CMA CGM, the Marseille-based shipping group and parent company of APL, announced that it will invest USD 20 billion in the U.S. maritime sector over the next four years. The investment will cover maritime transport, port infrastructure, logistics, and air cargo, and was announced in conjunction with CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé’s visit to the White House. “I am proud to strengthen our long-standing relationship with the United States through this USD 20 billion commitment to develop the country’s maritime and logistics capabilities. Over the next four years, we will significantly expand our U.S.-flagged fleet, enhance the capacity of key container ports on both coasts, develop modern warehouses nationwide, and establish a major air cargo hub in Chicago,” said Saadé. CMA CGM plans to expand APL’s U.S.-flagged fleet from 10 to 30 vessels. Currently, APL operates 10 ships with capacities ranging from 1,700 to 5,500 TEU and employs over 350 American seafarers. The company stated that the move supports U.S. government efforts to revitalize the shipbuilding industry, although in the short term, expansion will rely on purchasing or reflagging existing ships. The leadership emphasized that this commitment will help APL maintain its position as a leading carrier serving U.S. government logistics, while ensuring safe, stable, and reliable access to maritime routes—contributing to both economic and national security goals. In addition, CMA CGM has a strong presence at U.S. ports and plans to invest further in New York, Los Angeles, Dutch Harbor, Houston, and Miami. These investments aim to boost operational efficiency, accelerate digitalization, improve connectivity, and enhance the safety of ports and cargo. The group also plans to invest in warehousing and automotive logistics platforms, including 400 new or expanded warehouses across the U.S. CMA CGM is the parent company of CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain providers. The company will also establish a new R&D center in Boston focused on advanced robotics and automation solutions. In the air cargo sector, CMA CGM will set up a new air freight hub in Chicago, utilizing five brand-new Boeing 777 freighters.

MSC ship loses containers in a storm off the coast of Portugal

MSC Houston V loses at least 15 containers off the coast of Portugal due to a powerful storm, forcing the vessel to dock in Vigo for damaged container handling and maritime safety. A container vessel operated by MSC lost several containers during a storm while navigating the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal. The MSC Houston V, flying the Portuguese flag with a capacity of 4,432 TEU, was en route from Piraeus, Greece to Liverpool, UK when it encountered rough seas and gusts up to 48 knots caused by Storm Martinho near Cape St. Vincent. At least 15 containers fell overboard after a partial collapse of the container stacks. Several others were damaged or left dangerously hanging on the starboard side. The 266-meter-long vessel, built in 2010, was forced to make an emergency stop at the Port of Vigo, Spain. It is currently docked at Termavi terminal, where port authorities are planning safe removal and management of the affected containers. The port authority reported that cranes in the area had been relocated and mobile cranes would be deployed to ensure the safety of port infrastructure and stevedores during the operation. “It is not yet possible to determine when this process will be completed. Safety and logistical plans are being put in place. The important thing is that the vessel entered the port safely, posing no maritime risk, especially to fishing vessels given its large size,” said Carlos Botana, President of the Port of Vigo.