New IATA Manual Enhances Air Cargo Safety and Efficiency

New IATA Manual Enhances Air Cargo Safety and Efficiency

The IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) is the definitive source for regulations, standards, and best practices in the air cargo industry, promoting safe, efficient, and customer-centric operations. By providing up-to-date regulations, standards, and industry insights, IATA helps businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce risks, enhance customer experience, and ensure compliance. Ultimately, it contributes to building a safer and more efficient future for air cargo.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Apis Break Supply Chain Data Silos to Boost Efficiency

Apis Break Supply Chain Data Silos to Boost Efficiency

Maersk's API solutions help businesses break down information silos in their supply chains. By leveraging Application Programming Interfaces, data can be seamlessly exchanged, streamlining processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. This article details the API's functionalities, advantages, and how to quickly get started. It also provides real-world application examples, assisting companies in achieving data-driven supply chain management. The API enables easier access to crucial information, fostering collaboration and visibility across the entire supply chain network, ultimately leading to better decision-making.

09/28/2025 Logistics
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Uzbekistan Adopts APIPNR Data to Enhance Border Security

Uzbekistan Adopts APIPNR Data to Enhance Border Security

With the support of the World Customs Organization, Uzbekistan Customs actively introduced the Advance Passenger Information System by hosting a national API/PNR workshop. This aims to improve passenger control processes and build an automated risk management system. The initiative emphasizes data sharing and inter-agency cooperation to achieve precise supervision, improve customs clearance efficiency, and ensure national security. The implementation of API/PNR is expected to streamline operations and enhance the effectiveness of customs controls through a data-driven approach.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazons Climate Pledge Program Helps Sellers Increase Sales

Amazons Climate Pledge Program Helps Sellers Increase Sales

The Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program offers green traffic opportunities for sellers. Participation requires product certification, including third-party standards and Amazon's own standards. Green-badged products can improve search ranking, reduce advertising spend, and gain extra traffic support. Choosing the right certification standard is crucial, considering product characteristics and target market. The program covers various product categories, helping sellers achieve a win-win situation of commercial and social value.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Freight Guide Weight Vs Volume Classifications Explained

Global Freight Guide Weight Vs Volume Classifications Explained

In international freight, the classification of heavy goods, light/bulky goods (also known as chargeable weight), and flat goods significantly impacts shipping costs. This article details these concepts and explains their classification standards based on different transportation modes, including air, sea, and land freight. It also highlights that the actual standards may vary among different companies, requiring specific consultation for accurate assessment. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for optimizing logistics cost management in international trade.

09/26/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Export Compliance Guide for Electric Bicycle Industry

Export Compliance Guide for Electric Bicycle Industry

This article provides a detailed interpretation of key aspects of electric bicycle exports, including lithium battery UN code classification, dangerous goods packaging requirements, and standards in China and target countries/regions (e.g., EU CE certification, US UL standards). It offers practical export advice to help companies achieve regulatory compliance and seize international market opportunities. The article focuses on ensuring smooth and compliant export processes for electric bicycle manufacturers looking to expand their global reach.

08/21/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Walmart Tightens Supply Chain Rules Pressuring Suppliers

Walmart Tightens Supply Chain Rules Pressuring Suppliers

Walmart tightens its on-time delivery standards for suppliers, demanding higher compliance rates and shorter delivery windows. Suppliers face multiple challenges including supply chain optimization, cost control, and communication coordination. Proactive responses include assessing the supply chain, optimizing transportation, strengthening inventory management, improving order processing efficiency, and actively communicating with Walmart. The overall trend in the retail industry is tightening supply chain standards, requiring suppliers to embrace change to adapt to the competition.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Douyin Ecommerce Concludes good Content Initiative Eyes 2026 Expansion

Douyin Ecommerce Concludes good Content Initiative Eyes 2026 Expansion

Douyin E-commerce's "Good-looking Plan" concludes, refining and upgrading the "Good E-commerce Content Standards." These standards encompass four dimensions: truthful and useful information, a pleasant audio-visual atmosphere, a unique creative style, and trendy and interesting products. The aim is to empower merchants and creators, driving content e-commerce from intuition-based approaches to systematic operation. This seeks to unlock new growth opportunities in the content e-commerce landscape by 2026.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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