WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Belgian Customs Academy (BCS) have deepened their collaboration to provide enhanced training for customs officials from French-speaking African countries. The training covers the WCO's latest tools and issues. This initiative aims to improve customs management capabilities in Africa, promote regional trade development, and serve as a model for global customs capacity building. The partnership underscores the commitment to strengthening customs administrations and fostering a more efficient and secure global trade environment.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Cracks Down on Account Fraud Introduces Seller Health Ratings

Amazon Cracks Down on Account Fraud Introduces Seller Health Ratings

This article delves into Amazon's latest risk control measures, focusing on the impact of payment accounts in multi-account association suspensions and the challenges posed by the new Account Health Rating regulations. By analyzing seller cases and service provider perspectives, it provides sellers with coping strategies, emphasizing the importance of compliant operations. The aim is to help sellers reduce operational risks as the peak season approaches by understanding the nuances of account association and health metrics, ultimately promoting sustainable growth on the Amazon platform.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Upss Happy Returns Uses AI to Combat 765B Return Fraud

Upss Happy Returns Uses AI to Combat 765B Return Fraud

UPS's Happy Returns utilizes AI Return Vision to identify return fraud, reducing losses for retailers. This technology analyzes returned items for signs of damage, use, or discrepancies, flagging suspicious returns for further review. The combination of AI and human review is a growing trend in combating return fraud, offering a more efficient and accurate approach than traditional methods. This helps retailers minimize financial losses associated with fraudulent returns and improve the overall customer experience by ensuring fair return policies.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers Targeted by Supply Chain Scams

Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers Targeted by Supply Chain Scams

With the year-end surge in cross-border e-commerce fraud, this article focuses on two cases: former employees impersonating their original company for scams and Ebyte Network's self-inspection and rectification. It analyzes supply chain risks and corporate fraud prevention measures, offering anti-fraud advice for sellers. Ebyte Network achieved steady performance growth by rectifying third-party stores and optimizing its product structure. It reminds sellers to be vigilant, choose reputable partners, and jointly maintain the healthy development of the industry.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Belgian Customs College Enhance Francophone Africa Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs College Enhance Francophone Africa Customs Training

This paper analyzes a capacity-building program for Francophone African customs officials, a collaboration between the Belgian Customs Academy and the World Customs Organization. The program, employing methods like curriculum supplementation, field visits, and virtual reality training, aims to enhance the professional skills of African customs officials and their ability to navigate complex trade environments. The article highlights the importance of regional cooperation, localized application, technological innovation, and evaluation mechanisms in capacity building. It also provides relevant recommendations for improving future programs.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Seller Gets Prison for empty Package Fraud Must Repay Millions

Amazon Seller Gets Prison for empty Package Fraud Must Repay Millions

Chinese-American Amazon seller Yeung was sentenced for an "empty package" scam, exposing fraud issues in cross-border e-commerce. He exploited platform loopholes, using fake shipments and other methods to illegally profit millions of dollars. He was ultimately sentenced and fined heavily. This case serves as a warning to cross-border e-commerce sellers that compliant operation is the key to long-term development, and illegal activities will inevitably be punished by law. It highlights the importance of ethical business practices in the competitive online marketplace.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Adjusts US Fees As Alibaba Tackles Data Fraud in Ecommerce

Amazon Adjusts US Fees As Alibaba Tackles Data Fraud in Ecommerce

This article focuses on the latest trends in cross-border e-commerce, highlighting key policy changes including Amazon US's fee adjustments and Alibaba.com's crackdown on data fraud. It also covers global trade hotspots such as Canada's ban on single-use plastic imports and Yiwu's manufacturing prominence at the World Cup. The aim is to provide cross-border e-commerce sellers with timely and comprehensive information.

01/06/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Face Review System Changes Fraud Risks Ahead of Black Friday

Amazon Sellers Face Review System Changes Fraud Risks Ahead of Black Friday

Amazon's review rating system is being tested, potentially altering buyer decision-making and impacting product sales. Simultaneously, local groups are frequently launching malicious attacks against Chinese sellers, risking listing removals. To combat these challenges, sellers must operate compliantly, actively appeal violations, and optimize product selection, listings, and pricing strategies. This approach is crucial for breaking through during the Black Friday promotion and achieving success.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Qingdao Customs: Significant Improvement in Customs Efficiency for Exports to South Korea

Qingdao Customs: Significant Improvement in Customs Efficiency for Exports to South Korea

Data from Qingdao Customs shows a significant improvement in customs clearance efficiency for foreign trade enterprises dealing with South Korea, with sea freight times reduced by 34.78% and air freight times increased by 71.43%. This progress is driven by policy benefits and technological innovation, particularly the AEO mutual recognition policy and the consolidated tax reform. Additionally, modern technologies such as the Internet of Things have greatly enhanced customs efficiency, significantly lowering business costs.

07/21/2025 Logistics
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