Moscow's Domodedovo Airport Expands as Global Aviation Hub
Moscow Domodedovo International Airport is a major airport in Russia, with an annual capacity of 24 million passengers, connecting multiple global routes.
Moscow Domodedovo International Airport is a major airport in Russia, with an annual capacity of 24 million passengers, connecting multiple global routes.
The World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P) welcomes new members from Korea and Hong Kong Customs, bolstering its regional cooperation capabilities. ROCB A/P is dedicated to enhancing the skills and capabilities of customs officials and organizations in the Asia Pacific region through capacity building activities, striving towards the vision of 'World-Class Customs'. Thai Customs provides significant support to the office.
The WCO has launched the 'Capacity Builder Newsletter' to support global customs capacity building. It provides information, experiences, and expert perspectives. This initiative complements briefings, certifications, and e-learning platforms, offering a comprehensive approach to enhancing customs capabilities worldwide. The newsletter aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices within the international customs community, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective border management and international trade facilitation.
Since 2025, international trade capacity in the Pacific region has decreased by 11% due to the uncertainty of US tariff policies. Shipping companies are responding by adjusting capacity and canceling sailings, but the fundamental issue lies in the direction of trade policy and changes in demand. The shipping industry faces challenges and needs to closely monitor the market and flexibly adjust strategies. Shippers also need to strengthen risk management.
In 2025, the transportation industry will face changes in pricing and capacity, necessitating cross-industry collaboration to address market fluctuations and enhance competitiveness.
Push-based inventory management optimizes capacity through demand forecasting, enhancing operational efficiency. It is particularly suitable for enterprises where production exceeds short-term demand.
JD Express has introduced Boeing 737-300 freighters to enhance air freight capacity in preparation for the Double 11 shopping festival, improving logistics efficiency.
In Q1 2025, the freight market remains stable yet tense, prompting shippers to adjust their strategies to cope with future fluctuations in prices and capacity.
Finnish Customs actively participates in WCO capacity building projects, contributing to global customs capacity enhancement and trade facilitation through workshops and financial support. The Finnish government's financial support for WCO projects in East and Southern Africa will further promote customs modernization and trade development in the region. Finnish Customs will continue to deepen its cooperation with the WCO in the future, contributing to global trade prosperity. They aim to strengthen customs procedures and promote efficient trade practices worldwide.
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the World Customs Organization's (WCO) regional capacity building strategy, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of its members in global trade by building efficient and collaborative regional networks. It details the key mechanisms of regional capacity building, the core mission and functions of ROCBs, specific operational strategies, and the crucial roles of the WCO Secretariat and Regional Vice-Chairs. This provides clear guidance and reference for customs officials and related practitioners.