Supply Chains Tackle Lastmile Delivery Hurdles

Supply Chains Tackle Lastmile Delivery Hurdles

Facing constant disruption in the logistics industry, this report highlights the challenges faced by supply chain managers. Improving last-mile delivery efficiency is crucial, requiring optimized warehouse management, intelligent dispatching, enhanced delivery personnel efficiency, and improved customer communication. Building a resilient supply chain necessitates supplier diversification, inventory buffering, digital transformation, and strengthened collaboration. Prioritizing employees is essential, recognizing that talent is the primary driver of productivity. By proactively adapting to change, businesses can thrive in this dynamic environment.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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UPS Wins USPS Air Cargo Contract Amid Logistics Shakeup

UPS Wins USPS Air Cargo Contract Amid Logistics Shakeup

The United States Postal Service (USPS) shifting its air freight contract from FedEx to UPS has sent ripples through the logistics industry. This move reflects USPS's cost-cutting initiatives, UPS's ambition for market expansion, and FedEx's strategic realignment. Increased competition and diversified collaborations are expected to drive service innovation and efficiency improvements, ultimately benefiting consumers. The change signifies a significant shift in the air cargo landscape and highlights the ongoing battle for dominance in the express delivery market.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Smart Customs Tech Boosts Global Trade Efficiency WCOWTO Report

Smart Customs Tech Boosts Global Trade Efficiency WCOWTO Report

The joint WCO/WTO report delves into the application, best practices, and challenges of technologies like blockchain, IoT, and big data in customs. It emphasizes that customs administrations should actively embrace technological change, strengthen international cooperation, increase technology investment, and improve regulatory frameworks. The goal is to enhance trade facilitation and promote global economic development. The report highlights the need for customs to adapt to the evolving technological landscape to effectively manage cross-border trade and ensure security.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Nigeria Customs Enhances Leadership with WCO Training Program

Nigeria Customs Enhances Leadership with WCO Training Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a Leadership and Management Development Workshop for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), aiming to enhance the capabilities of senior management and drive NCS reform and modernization. The workshop covered topics such as strategic management, people management, and change management. Participants responded enthusiastically, expressing their intention to apply what they learned. The Comptroller General of the NCS highly praised the workshop, recognizing its crucial role in developing the skills necessary to address future challenges.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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ATA Forecasts Record Trucking Freight Growth by 2035

ATA Forecasts Record Trucking Freight Growth by 2035

The US trucking industry is projected to grow over the next decade, reaching 14 billion tons of freight by 2035. Despite this positive outlook, the industry faces significant challenges, including a persistent driver shortage. To maintain momentum and ensure long-term viability, the trucking sector needs to embrace change and prioritize sustainable development practices. This includes investing in technology, improving driver recruitment and retention, and exploring alternative fuel sources to mitigate environmental impact and ensure continued industry growth.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Datadriven Guide Customs Brokers Vs Freight Forwarders

Datadriven Guide Customs Brokers Vs Freight Forwarders

This paper, from a data analyst's perspective, deeply analyzes the core differences between customs clearance by freight forwarders and customs brokers, including business positioning, professional depth, service scope, resource network, and responsibility risks. Through scenario-based analysis, it provides enterprises with a decision-making model based on their own business characteristics and proposes risk warnings to help enterprises identify when to change customs clearance service providers. Ultimately, this leads to improved customs clearance efficiency and reduced operating costs.

01/23/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Tightens Review Policy Affecting Seller Listings

Amazon Tightens Review Policy Affecting Seller Listings

Amazon will adjust its variation review sharing policy starting February 12, 2026. Only variations with minor differences and complete functional consistency can share reviews. Variations with substantial differences will have their reviews forcibly separated. This change aims to enhance review authenticity. In the short term, sellers may face challenges such as reduced reviews and conversion pressure. However, it is expected to benefit the platform's ecosystem in the long run by providing more reliable and accurate product information to customers.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Norway Customs Adopts Digital Tools to Streamline Global Trade

Norway Customs Adopts Digital Tools to Streamline Global Trade

Norway's National Customs Day focused on the "Future of Customs," exploring opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies like digitalization, 3D printing, and e-commerce. Participants emphasized the need for customs to embrace change, strengthen international cooperation, and enhance intelligent capabilities to address the new global trade landscape. The discussions highlighted the importance of ensuring trade security and facilitation in this evolving environment. Adapting to these technological advancements is crucial for efficient and secure global trade operations.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Key Industries Await Relief from Trumpera Tariffs

Key Industries Await Relief from Trumpera Tariffs

The US may extend the tariff suspension period from the Trump administration, potentially benefiting industries such as electronics, machinery, furniture, automotive parts, textiles, and photovoltaics. The direction of tariff policy significantly impacts the China-US trade landscape and the development of related businesses. Companies need to closely monitor policy trends and adjust their business strategies accordingly. This extension could provide a temporary relief and opportunity for growth in the affected sectors, while a change in policy could necessitate further adaptation and strategic realignment.

11/03/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Lazada Malaysia Cuts Seller Fees to Boost Marketplace Growth

Lazada Malaysia Cuts Seller Fees to Boost Marketplace Growth

Lazada Malaysia will adjust commission rates and launch an all-inclusive plan starting August 1, 2025. Commission fees for LazMall sellers using overseas warehouses will significantly decrease, while commission fees for non-LazMall sellers using direct shipping will slightly decrease. Sellers should pay attention to the adjusted contribution ratio for coin discounts. Overall, this adjustment is beneficial for most sellers and will help reduce operating costs. This change aims to improve competitiveness for cross-border merchants on the Malaysian platform.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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