african e commerce News

Colombia Streamlines Ecommerce Customs Via SECOWCO Program

Under the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme Phase II, Colombia hosted a workshop focusing on accelerated customs clearance, with a particular emphasis on the e-commerce sector. The workshop aimed to improve the efficiency of customs clearance for cross-border e-commerce in Colombia, promoting its integration into the global trading system. This was to be achieved through streamlining processes, optimizing risk management, and leveraging technological applications to facilitate trade.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge

Moscow Blizzard Disrupts Crossborder Ecommerce Supply Chains

The massive snowstorm in Moscow caused logistics paralysis, posing a significant challenge to cross-border e-commerce supply chains. This analysis examines the impact of the blizzard on air, road transport, and China-Europe Railway Express, as well as market reactions such as rising freight rates and delayed e-commerce orders. The article suggests that companies adopt diversified logistics strategies and digital upgrades to enhance supply chain resilience and risk resistance.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Banggood Adapts to Crossborder Ecommerce Challenges

Rumors of Banggood's 'bankruptcy' proved false, but highlighted the transformation challenges faced by the product listing strategy in cross-border e-commerce. This article analyzes these challenges, exploring transformation directions like refined operation and intelligent operation. Using successful cases like E-bay Network as examples, it illustrates how product listing sellers can break through via innovation and upgrading. The article emphasizes the importance of intelligent operation in the future development of the product listing model, suggesting it's crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

IATA Names Peter Chilufya Chikumba Regional Director for Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Peter Chikuumba as its Area Manager for Africa, based in Nairobi. This appointment aims to strengthen collaboration with African aviation bodies and address the challenges facing the African aviation industry. Chikuumba brings extensive industry experience to the role and will focus on ensuring the robust development of African aviation, promoting its safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This appointment reflects IATA's strategic emphasis on the growing importance of the African market.

01/26/2026 Airlines

Guide Converting South African Rand to US Dollar in Real Time

This article provides the latest exchange rate information for the South African Rand (ZAR) against the US Dollar (USD), assisting readers in effective currency conversion and financial decision-making to ensure optimal value for each transaction. Both individual and business users can benefit from this information.