Railway Freight Reform: Charting A New Blueprint For Supply-side Reform

Railway Freight Reform: Charting A New Blueprint For Supply-side Reform

In recent years, significant progress has been made in railway freight reform, particularly with innovations in express transportation models. New fast freight trains not only enhance transportation speed and service quality but also reduce logistics costs, driving regional economic development. The railway corporation is committed to building modern logistics enterprises, fully leveraging the green advantages of railway transport, and continuously adapting to market demands to promote supply-side reform. This series of reform measures will bring new development opportunities to the railway freight industry in the future.

07/18/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Aids Bosnia in Ecommerce Customs Reform

WCO Aids Bosnia in Ecommerce Customs Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a cross-border e-commerce workshop in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to enhance BiH Customs' awareness of WCO tools and initiatives, promoting the security and facilitation of cross-border e-commerce. The workshop highlighted the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce and the Immediate Release Guidelines, and discussed topics such as intellectual property rights protection. BiH Customs officials stated that the workshop deepened their understanding of WCO tools and will contribute to the implementation of the E-Commerce Framework of Standards (FoS).

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Rwanda Promotes Public Participation in Governance Reform

Rwanda Promotes Public Participation in Governance Reform

Rwanda is committed to building an open and transparent decision-making system, ensuring public participation in law-making and policy implementation through laws and frameworks. This aims to build trust between the government and the public, improve policy execution efficiency, and ultimately empower the public to create a better future. Rwanda's experience provides valuable lessons for other countries. This approach emphasizes citizen engagement and accountability, fostering a more inclusive and responsive governance model. The focus is on creating a system where public input directly shapes policy outcomes.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Qingdao Customs: Significant Improvement in Customs Efficiency for Exports to South Korea

Qingdao Customs: Significant Improvement in Customs Efficiency for Exports to South Korea

Data from Qingdao Customs shows a significant improvement in customs clearance efficiency for foreign trade enterprises dealing with South Korea, with sea freight times reduced by 34.78% and air freight times increased by 71.43%. This progress is driven by policy benefits and technological innovation, particularly the AEO mutual recognition policy and the consolidated tax reform. Additionally, modern technologies such as the Internet of Things have greatly enhanced customs efficiency, significantly lowering business costs.

07/21/2025 Logistics
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Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts Wcobacked Competencybased HR System

Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts Wcobacked Competencybased HR System

The Gambia Revenue Authority, with support from the World Customs Organization, implemented a competency-based human resource management model. This included developing job catalogs and competency frameworks, which received positive feedback after a pilot phase. Future plans involve creating onboarding programs and sharing experiences with national institutions to promote the modernization of human resource management at the national level. The implementation of the competency model is a key component of the ongoing tax reform efforts in Gambia.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Adopts Evidencebased Research for Customs Policy Reform

WCO Adopts Evidencebased Research for Customs Policy Reform

The WCO research unit provides theoretical support for customs policy formulation through systematic studies and empirical analysis, promoting the modernization of international trade. Annual research conferences facilitate communication between academia and practitioners, aiding in policy adjustments and customs innovation, thereby laying the foundation for the safe and efficient development of global trade.

08/08/2025 Logistics
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Uruguay Customs Advances Reform with WCO Leadership Program

Uruguay Customs Advances Reform with WCO Leadership Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a leadership and management development workshop for mid-to-senior level managers of Uruguay Customs, supporting its organizational change efforts. The workshop covered core topics such as self-awareness, communication and motivation, delegation and coaching, and change management. It aimed to enhance the leadership and management skills of participants, driving the modernization of Uruguay Customs. Participants and senior management highly praised the WCO program, recognizing its significant value in global customs capacity building.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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SADC Conference Boosts Regional Trade Through Customs Reform

SADC Conference Boosts Regional Trade Through Customs Reform

The 2010 SADC Customs Capacity Building Conference fostered regional customs reform and modernized management, strengthening regional coordination. Participants shared capacity-building experiences and identified areas for cooperation based on WCO standards. Significant attention was given to the SACU pilot project and the implementation of the WCO Customs Learning Standards, laying the foundation for future regional capacity-building development. The conference highlighted the importance of harmonized procedures and collaborative efforts in enhancing customs efficiency and regional trade facilitation within the SADC region.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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World Customs Organization Focuses on Trade Facilitation Reform

World Customs Organization Focuses on Trade Facilitation Reform

The World Customs Organization Technical Committee meeting focused on cutting-edge topics such as trade facilitation, data analytics, and blockchain. The aim was to optimize international trade processes, enhance customs efficiency and risk management capabilities, and provide strategic guidance for the future development of customs. Discussions centered on leveraging data and technology to streamline procedures, improve security, and foster greater collaboration among stakeholders. The meeting served as a platform for sharing best practices and exploring innovative solutions to address the evolving challenges in global trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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China's Railway Freight Reform Boosts Efficiency Amid Economic Shift

China's Railway Freight Reform Boosts Efficiency Amid Economic Shift

The reform of rail freight is rapidly advancing, with the 'All-to-All' strategy as a cornerstone, aiming to connect directly with large enterprises and provide integrated transportation solutions. Furthermore, the construction of rail logistics bases and the development of container transport are key support points for this reform. Through this series of measures, rail freight will improve efficiency, reduce costs, and contribute to economic development.

07/28/2025 Logistics
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