Crossborder Ecommerce Faces New Customs Valuation Challenges

Crossborder Ecommerce Faces New Customs Valuation Challenges

The World Customs Organization released Advisory Opinion 4.19, clarifying how to handle royalties that include both patent rights for imported raw materials and trademark rights for the final product in customs valuation. This opinion aims to enhance valuation certainty, reduce trade friction, and assist businesses in tax planning. It offers valuable guidance for cross-border e-commerce and import-export enterprises, particularly regarding the treatment of royalties in determining customs value. The advisory opinion provides a framework for consistently applying valuation principles to complex licensing agreements.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New IATA Platform Enhances Aviation Maintenance Efficiency

New IATA Platform Enhances Aviation Maintenance Efficiency

IATA's MRO Insights platform aims to help airlines and MRO service providers reduce costs and improve efficiency by providing real-time market values, streamlining teardown project management, and optimizing transaction processes. It supports fleet maintenance and strategic decision-making. The platform fosters a transparent trading ecosystem by addressing information asymmetry and driving the digital transformation of the aviation MRO industry. Ultimately, it empowers stakeholders to make data-driven decisions and optimize their MRO operations for better financial performance and operational effectiveness.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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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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New IATA Etextbook Courses Boost Aviation Careers

New IATA Etextbook Courses Boost Aviation Careers

IATA e-book courses, in collaboration with global authorized training centers, offer expert instruction, localized teaching, interactive learning, and personalized tutoring. They help you easily master aviation knowledge, enhance professional skills, and obtain authoritative IATA certification, opening a new chapter in your aviation career. The courses are comprehensive, cover a wide range of topics, and offer flexible learning methods. The exams are convenient and efficient, making them an ideal choice for enhancing your professional competitiveness.

01/05/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Amazon Sellers Face New Battery Sales Restrictions

Amazon Sellers Face New Battery Sales Restrictions

This article provides an in-depth interpretation of Amazon's sales policies regarding cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. It analyzes specific regulations for the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and European marketplaces. The guide offers comprehensive instructions on sales restrictions for products containing restricted batteries, the appeal process, and risk mitigation strategies. It aims to help sellers operate in compliance and avoid product removal risks.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Launches New PPC Tools for Sellers

Amazon Launches New PPC Tools for Sellers

Amazon has released two new PPC reports, offering sellers deeper insights into search terms and brand competition. The Search Term Impression Share report reveals market share, while the Brand Category Benchmark report measures competitive advantage. These reports empower sellers to optimize their advertising strategies and achieve brand breakthrough by understanding where they stand against competitors. By leveraging these new tools, sellers can refine their PPC campaigns, target relevant keywords, and ultimately drive more sales and improve their brand presence on Amazon.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Supply Chain Bottlenecks Targeted With New Solutions

Supply Chain Bottlenecks Targeted With New Solutions

This paper delves into the four primary root causes of supply chain bottlenecks: lack of visibility, internal processes, communication, and data. It provides corresponding strategies to address these challenges. By identifying potential risk points, companies can take measures to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Ultimately, this allows businesses to break through bottlenecks and unlock the true power of their supply chains. The analysis emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management and data-driven decision-making to achieve a resilient and efficient supply chain.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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China Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with New Policies

China Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with New Policies

China's Ministry of Commerce is intensifying efforts to stabilize foreign trade by boosting cross-border e-commerce, expanding demonstration zones, introducing supportive policies, and fostering market players. As a major foreign trade province, Shenzhen should seize this opportunity, leverage its geographical advantages, improve its industrial chain, strengthen policy innovation, cultivate talent, and support the export of competitive products. This will enable Shenzhen to make a greater contribution to stabilizing and growing national foreign trade.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tiktok Launches New Ad Tools for Marketers

Tiktok Launches New Ad Tools for Marketers

TikTok World unveiled a suite of new advertising tools and insights, including the 'Showtime' ad unit, 'Focused View' which pays for attention, an upgraded Lead Gen Ads product, and the Creator Marketplace. These updates aim to enhance ad efficiency, optimize user experience, and help brands better connect with creators, ultimately achieving marketing goals on TikTok. The new features prioritize capturing user attention and streamlining lead generation, further empowering businesses within the TikTok ecosystem and strengthening the platform's position in the creator economy.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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New IATA Dashboard Enhances Airline Financial Transparency

New IATA Dashboard Enhances Airline Financial Transparency

The IATA Treasury Dashboard is a global financial operations visualization solution designed specifically for airlines. It helps companies achieve financial data integration, real-time monitoring, intelligent analysis, and risk management. This leads to improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and ensured compliance. The solution aims to help airlines navigate financial complexities, control their cash flow, and achieve lean operations. By providing a clear and concise view of their financial health, airlines can make informed decisions and optimize their financial performance.

01/16/2026 Airlines
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