Ethiopia Boosts Customs Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

Ethiopia Boosts Customs Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

A WCO assessment report highlights challenges faced by Ethiopia's Post Clearance Audit (PCA). Recommendations include strengthening legal frameworks, improving risk management practices, and enhancing IT infrastructure. These improvements aim to increase the efficiency of customs control and facilitate trade. Addressing these areas is crucial for Ethiopia to optimize its customs operations and contribute to regional and global trade competitiveness. Successful implementation will require sustained commitment and strategic resource allocation.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Warehouse Dock Scheduling Boosts Peakseason Efficiency

Warehouse Dock Scheduling Boosts Peakseason Efficiency

This paper explores the challenges of warehouse dock scheduling during holidays and proposes solutions including implementing an automated appointment system, optimizing scheduling algorithms, improving information transparency, quantifying dock performance, and maintaining good carrier relationships. By implementing these strategies, warehouses can significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. The focus is on optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays during peak seasons to ensure smooth operations and meet increased demand.

01/16/2026 Warehousing
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Businesses Boost Efficiency with Networked Labor Systems

Businesses Boost Efficiency with Networked Labor Systems

Networked Labor Management Systems (LMS) empower businesses to operate efficiently by providing comprehensive workforce visibility, optimized resource allocation, increased employee productivity, reduced labor costs, and enhanced compliance. With the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, LMS will become more intelligent and automated, helping companies stand out in a competitive market. This advancement enables better decision-making, improved performance tracking, and proactive problem-solving within the workforce, ultimately driving business success.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Logistics Cost Mapping Eases Supply Chain Disruptions

Logistics Cost Mapping Eases Supply Chain Disruptions

Facing frequent global supply chain crises, companies need to meticulously manage logistics costs to overcome challenges. This webinar focuses on 'Logistics Cost Services', sharing best practices for building a 'Logistics Cost Map'. Technology companies like aThingz are helping businesses achieve supply chain digital transformation through data integration, cost allocation, and continuous optimization. This empowers them to improve profitability and resilience, proactively turning passive reactions into active strategies during crises.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Firms Optimize Logistics for Nextday Delivery

Ecommerce Firms Optimize Logistics for Nextday Delivery

This article delves into the eight key steps behind e-commerce logistics' next-day delivery, covering data evaluation, order management, inventory accuracy, manpower allocation, storage optimization, intelligent picking, efficient replenishment, and packaging & shipping. It emphasizes the integration of strategy and practice, as well as the synergy of operations, technology, and facilities. The aim is to help businesses optimize processes, reduce costs, and enhance the competitiveness of their next-day delivery services.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Fedex to Spin Off Freight Unit Appoints New Leadership

Fedex to Spin Off Freight Unit Appoints New Leadership

FedEx plans to separate FedEx Freight by June 2026 and appoint new leadership. The goal of this strategic move is to unlock value and optimize both operations and capital allocation. This separation is expected to create a more focused and agile FedEx, allowing each entity to pursue its own distinct strategies and growth opportunities within the evolving transportation landscape. The company believes this will ultimately benefit shareholders and customers alike.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Smart Logistics Automation Transforms Warehouse Operations

Smart Logistics Automation Transforms Warehouse Operations

Automation is reshaping warehousing, optimizing inventory, picking, and transportation, driving supply chain upgrades. Warehouse automation streamlines operations, reduces errors, and increases efficiency. Single-item picking is emerging as a future trend, enabling faster order fulfillment and greater flexibility. This shift towards automation allows for better resource allocation and improved overall supply chain performance, leading to significant cost savings and enhanced customer satisfaction. The future of warehousing is undoubtedly intelligent and automated.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chengduchongqing Economic Circle Boosts Chinas Smart Manufacturing

Chengduchongqing Economic Circle Boosts Chinas Smart Manufacturing

The "Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Collaborative Development Index Report (2025)" reveals significant progress in Chengdu-Chongqing collaborative innovation. Experts suggest establishing a "Science and Technology Innovation Golden Triangle" encompassing Chongqing, Chengdu, and Mianyang to optimize the allocation of innovation resources. This aims to create an innovation landscape led by the dual cores of Chengdu and Chongqing, with the participation of multiple cities, driving a new hub for "Intelligent Manufacturing" in China.

12/28/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fortune 500 Firms Turn to 3PL for Supply Chain Efficiency

Fortune 500 Firms Turn to 3PL for Supply Chain Efficiency

According to an Armstrong & Associates report, 90% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies rely on 3PL services. By outsourcing logistics and supply chain functions, businesses can focus on core competencies, optimize resource allocation, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness. Selecting the right 3PL partner is crucial for companies seeking to upgrade their supply chain efficiency. This allows businesses to leverage external expertise and technology for improved performance and streamlined operations.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Prepull Shipping Cuts Demurrage Costs for FCL Cargo

Prepull Shipping Cuts Demurrage Costs for FCL Cargo

Pre-pull transportation is a method of retrieving FCL goods from the port in advance and storing them in the carrier's warehouse, aimed at avoiding demurrage fees and increasing delivery flexibility. With this service, customers can ensure the safety of their goods while reasonably arranging delivery times, thereby reducing transportation costs.

08/05/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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