Alibaba.com B2B Pulse: March 6th, 2024

March Expo is in full swing, and our suppliers have released hundreds of new, innovative, cutting-edge products available for business owners to source. If your business is looking to level up its product line, look no further than our resource page, which will show you all the trending products in 2024 that will yield high profit margins. There, you will also be able to unlock special deals, browse our product pavilions, and learn all about a new way to trade. Read on for more details...

Introducing Alibaba Guaranteed

We are excited to announce the launch of Alibaba Guaranteed, a new service from Alibaba.com that will make the process of cross-border trade much simpler. Alibaba Guaranteed products come with fixed per unit prices, lower MOQs, and guaranteed delivery dates, taking the stress out of your sourcing journey. We guarantee that all payments are secure, your orders will arrive by the specified delivery date, and your products are exactly to your specifications; otherwise you will receive financial compensation. Head over to this page to learn more about this game-changing new way to trade.

Side Hustle to Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Stephanie Cartin

Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Entreprenistsa and co-founder of Socialfly. With over 11 years of experience in the industry, Stephanie has helped numerous brands grow their online presence and achieve success through strategic marketing campaigns. She joined the latest episode of the B2B Breakthrough podcast to discuss the journey from a side hustle to a full-fledged business, a path that is fraught with challenges and opportunities. Stephanie reveals the secrets to scaling a side hustle, building successful partnerships, and harnessing the power of social media for business growth.

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Freight Market Update

The ocean freight market is currently stabilizing to lower post-holiday demand and adjusting to the complexities of global geopolitical tensions. Specifically, rates from Asia to the US West Coast have decreased by 2%, while rates to the East Coast rates have seen a 1% decline.

On the other hand, the air freight industry is in a state of flux, grappling with the dual challenges of geopolitical tensions and the explosive growth of e-commerce. As a result, rates from China to North America have surged by a whopping 32%, indicating that carriers are coping with a significant increase in demand.

For logistics solutions with competitive pricing, full visibility, and easily-accessible customer support, we encourage you to visit the Alibaba.com Logistics Marketplace, and make sure you read the full weekly report as well.