How much do you know about cross-border industry information on August 11, 2022?

1. TikTok is testing the new 'Order Center'

Recently, foreign media reported that the TikTok platform is testing a new 'order center'. It is reported that users can query order consumption records on the TikTok platform through the 'Order Center', including payment amount, delivery status, product reviews, etc. At the same time, you can also create and edit your own wish list, manage your address information and payment methods, and view coupons. The 'Order Center' will also recommend several potentially satisfactory products to users based on their browsing and purchase records. Users can directly click on the link to place an order. (Source: E-commerce News)

2. Amazon Australia launches free same-day delivery service for Prime members

Recently, Amazon Australia announced the launch of free same-day delivery service for Prime members in most areas of Melbourne and Sydney, providing consumers with a more convenient shopping experience. Prime members can now experience same-day delivery of eligible products on Amazon’s official website for free without a minimum purchase. Prime users in the two regions will be able to receive the products on the same day or the next morning after placing the order. The products and areas covered by this service will continue to expand in the coming months. (Source: E-commerce News)

3. Sensor Tower: Douyin and overseas versions of TikTok attracted more than US$290 million in global revenue in July

Sensor Tower store intelligence data shows that Douyin and overseas versions of TikTok attracted more than US$290 million in the global App Store and Google Play in July 2022, 1.7 times the same period last year, and continued to top the global mobile application (non-game) revenue list. About 45% of revenue comes from the Chinese version of Douyin; the U.S. market ranks second, contributing 16.2% of revenue. YouTube ranked second on the list with revenue of nearly US$131 million, an increase of 34.1% compared to the same period last year. (Source: E-commerce News)

4. Jitu International has added Taiwan’s small parcel air freight service with 5 flights per week covering the entire island.

Jitu International recently announced that it has officially launched Taiwan’s small parcel line product. It is reported that the dedicated line operates five flights per week by air and two flights per week by sea, and supports cash on delivery. The weight limit is 70KG, covering the whole island. Full logistics tracking, users can check the trajectory in real time. At present, Jitu International Small Parcel Line service has covered all of Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the United States, and the global E-mail package covers many countries. (Source: Yibang Power)

5. This July was the most active July on record for the Port of Long Beach

Despite cooling consumer spending, the Port of Long Beach still had its busiest July on record. Longshoremen and terminal operators shipped 785,843 20-foot equivalent units in July, a slight increase of 0.13% from the previous record set in July 2021. Imports fell 1.8% to 376,175 TEU, while exports fell 0.5% to 109,411 TEU. Empty containers shipped through the port increased by 2.8% to 300,257 TEU. (Source: Yien.com)

6. Only one-third of American teens now use Facebook

The study found that YouTube and TikTok were the most used entertainment platforms (excluding video games) by U.S. teens in 2022, while Facebook's popularity among young people has declined significantly in a few years. The research center found that the share of Americans ages 13-17 who access Facebook dropped from 71% in 2015 to 32% in 2022.