WCO Enhances Bolivian Customs for Trade Efficiency

WCO Enhances Bolivian Customs for Trade Efficiency

A WCO online workshop assisted Bolivian Customs in rebuilding its human resources department, enhancing talent management, and promoting trade facilitation. The workshop focused on strengthening customs administration through improved HR practices. This initiative aims to boost organizational effectiveness and efficiency within Bolivian Customs, ultimately contributing to better border management and smoother trade flows. The WCO's support is crucial for developing sustainable capacity building programs and fostering a skilled workforce within the customs administration.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO, in collaboration with the Belgian Customs Academy, provides training to African customs officials to enhance their capabilities. Recently, officials visited the WCO headquarters to deepen cooperation, focusing on areas such as digital transformation. This partnership aims to strengthen customs administration in Africa and facilitate trade by building a skilled workforce and promoting modern practices. The collaboration underscores the WCO's commitment to supporting Africa's development through effective customs management and capacity building initiatives.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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European Logistics Firms Overhaul Supply Chains Amid Challenges

European Logistics Firms Overhaul Supply Chains Amid Challenges

The European logistics industry is undergoing profound transformation. This report analyzes current trends like workforce adjustments and business expansion, emphasizing resilience and adaptability. Faced with challenges such as geopolitical risks and the energy crisis, companies need to diversify sourcing, optimize transportation, invest in technology, strengthen risk management, and implement sustainable development strategies. Opportunities like digital transformation, e-commerce growth, and regionalized supply chains will drive the European logistics industry towards efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Tech Investments Boost Efficiency in Warehouse and Logistics Sector

Tech Investments Boost Efficiency in Warehouse and Logistics Sector

This paper delves into how to enhance the effectiveness of warehouse logistics personnel through technology investment. The report highlights the importance of human-robot collaboration and suggests that companies should focus on empowering frontline employees by optimizing picking processes, improving inventory management, strengthening workforce management, enhancing internal communication, and providing training and support. These strategies aim to build a highly efficient warehouse logistics team, enabling businesses to excel in a competitive market.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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UPS Acquires Bomi Group to Boost Healthcare Logistics

UPS Acquires Bomi Group to Boost Healthcare Logistics

UPS has completed its acquisition of Bomi Group, significantly strengthening its healthcare division, particularly in temperature-controlled logistics capabilities. This acquisition expands UPS's footprint in Europe and Latin America and adds 3,000 skilled professionals to its workforce, enabling UPS to better serve the needs of healthcare customers globally. The move underscores UPS's commitment to providing comprehensive and specialized logistics solutions for the healthcare industry, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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UPS Adds Air Conditioning to Trucks Amid Labor Logistics Shifts

UPS Adds Air Conditioning to Trucks Amid Labor Logistics Shifts

UPS plans to install air conditioning in 5,000 delivery vehicles, a key step in an agreement with the union aimed at improving drivers' working conditions. This move follows labor negotiations and reflects UPS's network restructuring and strategic adjustments. It highlights the logistics industry's increasing emphasis on employee rights and efficiency improvements. The installation of AC is a significant investment demonstrating UPS's commitment to its workforce and addressing concerns raised during labor discussions.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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IDC Forecasts Decade of Disruptive Change in Manufacturing Supply Chains

IDC Forecasts Decade of Disruptive Change in Manufacturing Supply Chains

IDC predicts disruptive changes in the manufacturing supply chain over the next decade, driven by consumer upgrades and technological innovation. Ten predictions cover digitalization, intelligent logistics, data-driven decision making, planning collaboration, and workforce transformation. Companies should actively embrace new technologies, optimize operating models, and cultivate innovative talent to win in this era of change. Focusing on these key areas will be crucial for maintaining competitiveness and achieving sustainable growth in the evolving manufacturing landscape.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tech Innovations Ease Logistics Labor Shortages

Tech Innovations Ease Logistics Labor Shortages

The logistics industry faces the dual challenges of a labor shortage and a skills gap. This paper analyzes how leading companies are breaking through development bottlenecks by optimizing processes, introducing technology, upgrading employee skills, and employing flexible labor strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The core concept is to "do more with less" by leveraging technology and upskilling the existing workforce to overcome labor constraints and improve overall productivity in the logistics sector.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Logistics Sector Struggles with Severe Labor Shortage Study Finds

Logistics Sector Struggles with Severe Labor Shortage Study Finds

The 33rd Annual State of Logistics Report reveals that a human capital crisis is threatening the logistics industry's operations and competitiveness. The report explores how companies can win the talent war and overcome development bottlenecks by optimizing talent strategies, enhancing employee skills, and embracing automation. It highlights the critical need for proactive measures to attract, retain, and develop a skilled workforce to ensure future success in the face of evolving industry demands and technological advancements.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Madagascar Revamps HR to Strengthen Tax Revenue

Madagascar Revamps HR to Strengthen Tax Revenue

The Madagascar Revenue Authority (MRA), with support from the World Customs Organization (WCO), launched an HR modernization project. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize tax collection, and improve employee engagement by building a competency-based HR management system. The MRA will focus on developing a highly skilled and professional tax workforce through competency models, digital empowerment, and cultural transformation. This transformation will enable the MRA to contribute more significantly to Madagascar's economic development.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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