WCO Aids Gambia in Strengthening Trade Audit Systems

WCO Aids Gambia in Strengthening Trade Audit Systems

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in enhancing its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) capabilities through training and diagnostic assessments. This initiative aims to help Gambia build an efficient and compliant trade environment. The project covers PCA principles, risk management, and business cooperation, offering recommendations for improvement. The ultimate goal is to promote trade facilitation and economic development in Gambia.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
Read More
Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

With the support of WCO and Eurocustoms, Albanian Customs held a laboratory modernization workshop in 2017, aiming to enhance commodity classification and identification capabilities. Through hardware upgrades, quality management system improvements, personnel skill development, and international cooperation, Albania is committed to building a modern and internationally competitive customs laboratory. This initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation, ensure regulatory compliance, and ultimately contribute to the nation's economic development.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
Read More
WCO Study Targets Trade Efficiency Through Customs Broker Reform

WCO Study Targets Trade Efficiency Through Customs Broker Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) published the 'Study Report on Customs Brokers' aiming to improve global customs broker standards. The report outlines the role of brokers in international supply chains, provides policy and organizational recommendations, offers a standardized model inventory, and highlights opportunities for cooperation between customs and brokers. Countries are encouraged to draw on the report to optimize broker management and promote trade facilitation.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
Read More
WCO Scholarship Program Enhances Customs Officials Global Skills

WCO Scholarship Program Enhances Customs Officials Global Skills

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Spanish Scholarship Program has been launched to enhance the professional skills and management capabilities of customs officials from Spanish-speaking countries and promote customs reform and modernization. The program offers tailored curriculum, lectures by WCO experts, and field visit opportunities, helping participants broaden their international perspectives and accelerate their career development. This is an unmissable learning and development opportunity for customs professionals.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
Read More
Russian Customs Struggles with Rigid Performance Metrics

Russian Customs Struggles with Rigid Performance Metrics

The Russian customs performance evaluation system faces issues such as complex and rigid indicators, and an overemphasis on results rather than processes, leading to inefficient resource allocation and difficulty in meeting public needs. This paper suggests building a scientific performance evaluation system by clarifying assessment goals, simplifying the indicator system, introducing external evaluation, and strengthening process management. The aim is to improve customs efficiency and transparency.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
Read More
Amazon Closes FBA Warehouses Ahead of Peak Holiday Season

Amazon Closes FBA Warehouses Ahead of Peak Holiday Season

Amazon is reportedly closing FBA warehouses on a large scale and restricting seller replenishment, raising concerns about peak season delivery. Sellers need to closely monitor policy changes, plan inventory in advance, and explore alternative solutions to address potential challenges. This situation necessitates proactive inventory management and diversification of fulfillment strategies to mitigate the impact of these closures and replenishment limitations during the crucial peak season.

01/06/2026 Logistics
Read More
Datadriven Strategy Boosts Amazon Best Seller Success

Datadriven Strategy Boosts Amazon Best Seller Success

This paper addresses the challenge of selecting products with multiple variations on Amazon. It proposes two practical methods: first, utilizing product selection tools to forecast sales; and second, analyzing the ratio of Ratings to Reviews to gain insights into user preferences. The paper emphasizes the importance of combining various data metrics to optimize inventory management, reduce operational risks, and ultimately help sellers achieve profitable growth.

01/06/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
Read More
Amazon Implements Price Transparency Rules for Sellers

Amazon Implements Price Transparency Rules for Sellers

Amazon's front-end feature adjustments intensify seller competition, with historical price transparency and price competitiveness labels fueling a price war. Sellers need to adjust pricing strategies, utilize monitoring tools, enhance product value and customer experience, and expand diversified sales channels. In the long run, building a sustainable competitive advantage by focusing on brand building and supply chain management is crucial for success in the evolving Amazon marketplace.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
Read More
Jdcoms B2B Shift Stalls After Joybuy Closure

Jdcoms B2B Shift Stalls After Joybuy Closure

JD.com's overseas expansion faces setbacks with the closure of Joybuy, highlighting difficulties in its B2B transformation. Challenges arise in strategy, localization, and supply chain management. To overcome these hurdles, JD.com needs to focus on its core strengths and deepen collaborations to find breakthroughs in the global market. The shutdown signifies a need for strategic re-evaluation and a more targeted approach to international e-commerce.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
Read More
Google Ads Adds Chinese Language Option for Global Marketers

Google Ads Adds Chinese Language Option for Global Marketers

Tired of navigating Google Ads in English? This tutorial provides a simple, three-step guide to switch your Google Ads interface to Chinese. Overcome language barriers and improve your ad management efficiency. This allows for a more comfortable and effective ad campaign experience. Learn how to easily change your language settings and manage your Google Ads account in Chinese, making your advertising efforts more intuitive and successful.

01/07/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
Read More