2026.09.17 Shopee Chile and Colombia Sites to Retire Core Seller Functions
Shopee Chile and Colombia Sites to Retire Core Seller Functions
Shopee's Chile and Colombia sites will officially take down multiple core store functions from September 22, 2026 (Beijing time), as the platform advances a full operational exit from these markets. Sellers will no longer retrieve order details through OpenAPI, modify logistics channels, or print logistics documents via Logistics OpenAPI. The logistics document printing function in China Seller Center will also be disabled, and virtual-product order functions, including eSIM orders, will expire. For cross-border sellers, this is a hard deadline: download historical order and settlement data, halt API-dependent workflows, redirect fulfillment and after-sales processes, and avoid taking new orders that rely on these soon-to-be-closed tools.
Indonesia Warehouse Fire Near Jakarta Airport Disrupts Storage Hub
At midday on September 16, a major fire broke out in the Kosambi warehouse zone in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, destroying or collapsing about 26 warehouses. The site is only 3 kilometers from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport; thick smoke was visible, but flights were not affected. BPBD initially suspects an electrical short circuit. High temperatures, strong winds, and flammable foam mattresses inside the warehouses fueled the blaze. The same park had another parcel warehouse fire just over a month earlier. The exact cause remains under investigation, and no casualties have been reported. Cross-border sellers using Tangerang-area warehousing should verify inventory status, review insurance coverage, prepare backup fulfillment options, and monitor carrier delays.
Singapore's August Electronics Exports Jump 132% on AI Demand
Singapore's electronics exports posted unprecedented growth in August, rising 132% year on year as the artificial intelligence boom continued to drive demand. Shipments of personal computers, disk drives, and integrated circuits all increased, according to released data. Analysts believe the export surge is unlikely to create significant inflationary pressure, and they expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to either slightly tighten policy or keep its current stance unchanged at its upcoming meeting. For cross-border sellers, the data signals sustained regional demand for electronics, components, and computing products, supporting inventory planning for tech categories. However, sellers should still watch exchange rates, financing costs, and supply-chain lead times, since policy shifts could affect pricing and margins across Southeast Asian markets.
Central Vietnam Flooding Raises Cross-Border Logistics Delay Risks
According to a September 16, 6 a.m. rapid report from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, and other central provinces have been hit by sustained heavy rain and flooding. One house collapsed and 13 were damaged; Quang Tri alone reported 940 flooded homes. Flooding submerged 11 national and provincial roads, causing congestion, partially flooded 64 inter-village roads, and affected 53 traffic points with landslides. Roads in Quang Tri and Hue have reopened, but logistics risks remain. Cross-border sellers shipping through central Vietnam should track carrier advisories, reroute if possible, proactively update buyers, and prepare for possible delivery delays and rescheduling.