Daily Logistics News(10.30.2026)
Overview
The October 30 roundup covers energy and security risks, new shipping services, e-commerce return policy changes, parcel delivery fees, and currency exchange rates.
Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia's Largest Refinery
Houthi forces recently attacked Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, which has a daily capacity of 550,000 barrels and is a key supply source for Saudi fuel exports through Gulf ports. On October 27, Houthi forces used two ballistic missiles to strike Najran Airport and King Khalid Air Base in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, and hit two military transport aircraft at the base.
Dongguan Port Opens Direct Liner Route to Thailand
Under the supervision of Shatian Customs, which is part of Huangpu Customs, the Zhongchuan Haiyun departed Dongguan Port loaded with hardware products, finished paper, electrical equipment, and other cargo, bound for Laem Chabang Port in Thailand. The departure marked the official opening of the direct Dongguan Port-Laem Chabang Port route.
Amazon FBA Launches Returnless Refunds in Five European Markets
Amazon has launched a voluntary returnless refund program for FBA sellers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Eligible buyers can receive a refund after requesting a return and keep the product. Sellers can enable the feature in Seller Central, set a maximum per-item price threshold of EUR 1 to EUR 75, and choose ASINs to include or exclude. Such returns are not eligible for inventory reimbursement but still count toward the return rate, and fees related to high return rates do not apply. Whether the program is worthwhile depends on the product category and price.
DHL Announces New Fees for 2027
On October 30, DHL announced plans to adjust several merchant service fees starting in 2027. A second delivery attempt will cost EUR 2.99 per item plus VAT, while small parcel fees are expected to increase by about EUR 0.10 per item from January 2027. A service that prohibits automatic redirection of parcels to parcel lockers will cost EUR 1.69. Immediate return of perishable goods after a first failed delivery will cost EUR 4.50.
MSC Launches Intra-Asia Jasmine Service
MSC has announced the launch of its Jasmine service, a new independent service designed to provide direct and fast connections among China, Singapore, and Indonesia. The first vessel will be MSC WIND II on voyage HF645A, expected to arrive in Shanghai on November 4. The full port rotation is Shanghai-Ningbo-Shekou-Singapore-Surabaya-Semarang-Singapore-Shanghai.
Bank of China Exchange Buying Rate
The Bank of China exchange buying rate was EUR 1 = RMB 7.4615 and USD 1 = RMB 6.6615.
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