WCO Program Enhances South African Tax Authority Efficiency

WCO Program Enhances South African Tax Authority Efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Leadership and Management Development Workshop in South Africa to support the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in enhancing the capabilities of its middle managers and driving organizational reform. The workshop emphasized the importance of self-awareness, strategic management, people management, communication skills, and change management. Follow-up cooperation is planned to develop a regional center of expertise. Leadership and management development are crucial for organizational success, requiring continuous learning and practice.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Madagascar Customs Boosts Valuation Skills Via WCO Support

Madagascar Customs Boosts Valuation Skills Via WCO Support

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted an online workshop to enhance Madagascar Customs' valuation capabilities, covering valuation principles, Incoterms, the transaction value method, used vehicle valuation, and combating under-invoicing. Madagascar Customs officials actively participated, significantly improving their valuation skills. WCO experts commended their efforts and recommended strengthening valuation database development, enhancing risk management, fostering international cooperation, and continuing capacity building initiatives. This initiative aims to improve revenue collection and ensure fair trade practices in Madagascar.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Georgia Enhances Customs Skills with WCO Classification Training

Georgia Enhances Customs Skills with WCO Classification Training

With the support of the WCO, Georgia hosted a national workshop on commodity classification, aimed at enhancing the institutional capacity of the Revenue Service and cultivating a core team of experts. Through theoretical learning, practical exercises, and expert exchanges, participants significantly improved their understanding and application of the HS, laying a solid foundation for the future development of Georgian Customs. This workshop also provides valuable experience for other countries seeking to improve their commodity classification expertise.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New IATA System Streamlines Airport Billing Globally

New IATA System Streamlines Airport Billing Globally

The IATA Billing Data Gateway (BDG) helps airports collect payments from airline customers faster and more smoothly by eliminating data inconsistencies and improving invoice quality. It offers features such as data validation, standardization, monitoring, and automation. This enhances billing efficiency, reduces costs, improves cash flow, and fosters harmonious relationships between airports and airlines. The BDG streamlines the entire billing process, ensuring accuracy and transparency, ultimately leading to quicker revenue collection and improved financial performance for airports.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Offplatform Blogging Boosts Amazon Sales Growth

Offplatform Blogging Boosts Amazon Sales Growth

In the highly competitive Amazon marketplace, off-site blog promotion is emerging as a new growth opportunity for sellers. By building brand trust, increasing product visibility, suppressing negative information, and educating the target market, blog promotion can effectively boost product sales, achieve revenue growth, and build a sustainable competitive advantage. It allows sellers to connect with potential customers outside of the Amazon platform, driving traffic and conversions through valuable content and establishing a stronger brand presence.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ebay Sellers Gain Edge with Promoted Listings Guide

Ebay Sellers Gain Edge with Promoted Listings Guide

This article provides a detailed analysis of the two main types of eBay Promoted Listings: Standard and Advanced. It explores their respective features, suitable scenarios, and target audiences. The goal is to offer sellers practical advice on choosing the right type of Promoted Listing to maximize product visibility and boost sales. By understanding the nuances of each option, sellers can effectively leverage eBay's advertising platform to improve their overall e-commerce marketing strategy and drive revenue growth.

01/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Amazons October Bestsellers Highlight Halloween and Winter Demand

Amazons October Bestsellers Highlight Halloween and Winter Demand

This article delves into Amazon's top-selling products in October, revealing consumer trends related to Halloween-themed costumes and warm, cold-weather products. It also examines new developments at e-commerce giant Amazon, TikTok's influence, and the rise of secondhand marketplaces. The aim is to provide e-commerce sellers with market insights to help them seize opportunities and achieve revenue growth. The analysis focuses on understanding evolving consumer behaviors and platform strategies within the dynamic e-commerce landscape.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Apparel Industry Turns to Live Streaming for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

Apparel Industry Turns to Live Streaming for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

The fashion industry faces challenges such as declining revenue and reduced profits, prompting business owners to turn to live streaming for transformation. Chinese fashion cross-border e-commerce holds a significant position in the global market due to its industrial chain advantages, but still needs to transform and upgrade. By focusing on precise product selection, brand globalization, and creating compelling consumption scenarios, businesses can seize opportunities in the US, Europe, and emerging markets to achieve sustainable development.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ugreen Thrives on Amazon With Productcentric Ecommerce Strategy

Ugreen Thrives on Amazon With Productcentric Ecommerce Strategy

UGREEN's premium model achieves significant sales on Amazon, with its top ten SKUs exceeding $150 million in annual revenue. This success reveals strategies for creating best-selling charging, data transmission, and audio-visual products. Compliant operations are crucial, while continuous R&D investment builds a product barrier. Solid financial performance supports the company's growth. The core of the premium model lies in product excellence, making it a valuable case study for cross-border e-commerce sellers.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mercado Libre Q3 Growth Highlights Latin America Ecommerce Boom

Mercado Libre Q3 Growth Highlights Latin America Ecommerce Boom

Mercado Libre reported a net revenue of $3.8 billion in Q3, a 69.1% year-over-year increase, significantly exceeding expectations. Growth was driven by its e-commerce and fintech engines, with strong performance in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. Total Payment Volume (TPV) and Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) continued to climb, accompanied by a significant increase in active users. Mercado Libre has already launched its Black Friday promotions and is reminding merchants to pay attention to exchange rate risks.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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