The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has launched its Global Direct Entry (GDE) program in Vietnam, providing Vietnamese exporters, e-commerce brands, and third-party logistics providers with a faster and more cost-effective path to the U.S. market. The move is expected to reshape Southeast Asia’s supply chain dynamics, particularly for fast-moving consumer segments like apparel and footwear. […]
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As global trade flows shift in response to the U.S. suspension of the de minimis exemption, Vietnam is emerging as a frontline destination for rerouted cross-border e-commerce operations—particularly from Chinese sellers seeking regional alternatives. The surge is fueling a race among local fulfillment providers to scale operations and capture market share. Why Real E-commerce Fulfillment […]
The United States has officially ended the de minimis exemption for all commercial imports, eliminating the longstanding $800 duty-free threshold that had underpinned the business model of many direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands. The move, effective August 29, follows an earlier suspension of the exemption for Chinese shipments on July 30. The global rollback marks a […]