Online retail sales grew 4.4%, while cross-border e-commerce maintained relatively rapid growth. What market signals does this reveal? Drawing on the Ministry of Commerce’s data for the first three quarters, this article clarifies the difference between the growth rate of online retail sales and the 45.4% contribution to growth, and examines how online consumption may drive order processing, warehousing, and logistics fulfillment. Click to learn about the business opportunities behind the data and get insights to help your business optimize its website structure, online marketing, and cross-border business planning.

How will the EU requirement to declare product identification codes for each item affect cross-border e-commerce sellers? According to reports, starting November 1, 2026, the EU will require product identification codes to be declared for each parcel sent from outside the EU to local consumers. eBay and DHgate will implement the requirement at the same time. Learn about key considerations for maintaining product information, verifying order details, and coordinating declarations. Check the platforms’ specific coding rules and optimize product information management processes in advance to prepare for compliant operations and improved processing efficiency.

IEAT and Amazon jointly released the 2026 Cross-Border E-Commerce Focus Report, focusing on AI enablement and global brand expansion. Based on a survey of 419 companies, it outlines five product innovation methods, including identifying customer needs, validating ideas, and building brands. Only 18.6% of the Taiwanese companies surveyed systematically researched market demand, highlighting room to develop stronger demand research practices. Click to learn how to connect market insights, product validation, and brand building to find a clearer path to decision-making for global cross-border e-commerce operations.

With ocean freight rates fluctuating sharply during the peak season for cross-border e-commerce, how can businesses keep supply chains stable and protect order margins? Drawing on related coverage by CCTV’s World Finance, this article examines how freight rate changes affect export quotations, inventory planning, and delivery arrangements, and outlines key verification points for the “inspect before loading” logistics model used in Shenzhen and elsewhere. Learn about quote validity periods, customs clearance coordination, and dynamic cost assessment recommendations to help inform peak-season shipping decisions.