Burkina Faso Customs Boosts Skills with WCO Training

Burkina Faso Customs Boosts Skills with WCO Training

With the support of WCO projects, Burkina Faso Customs is enhancing the project management capabilities of its senior management. This initiative aims to advance customs reform and modernization, ultimately enabling the achievement of strategic goals. The capacity building efforts are crucial for effective implementation of reform initiatives and ensuring sustainable improvements within the customs administration. This focused development of project management skills is expected to contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Burkina Faso Customs.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Pacific Islands Boost Customs Skills Via WCO Training

Pacific Islands Boost Customs Skills Via WCO Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) launched the Harmonized System (HS) Classification Master Trainer Program for Pacific Island Countries, aiming to enhance their HS coding capabilities by developing a pool of regional experts. The inaugural working group event brought together experts from various countries to share experiences and discuss development strategies, laying the foundation for trade facilitation in the Pacific Island region. This initiative is crucial for improving customs efficiency and ensuring accurate tariff application, ultimately contributing to economic growth and regional integration.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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US Trucking Industry Scrutinized Over Driver English Skills

US Trucking Industry Scrutinized Over Driver English Skills

The US government is strengthening regulations on English proficiency for truck drivers to improve road safety. Despite a surge in violation penalties, analysis suggests a limited impact on overall trucking capacity and freight rates in the short term. However, the long-term effects remain to be seen, particularly the localized impact in areas with heightened enforcement. Further observation is needed to fully assess the lasting consequences of these regulations on the trucking industry.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Namibia Boosts Customs Skills to Improve Tax Revenue

Namibia Boosts Customs Skills to Improve Tax Revenue

With the support of the EU-WCO Harmonized System Programme for Africa, the Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRA) organized a national commodity classification workshop. This initiative aims to enhance the commodity classification skills of customs officers, address issues such as incorrect classification and false declarations, and close tax loopholes. By combining online learning with offline workshops, the program strengthens both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, building a comprehensive support system. This contributes to customs modernization, ultimately promoting economic prosperity in Namibia.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Comoros Boosts Customs Skills for WTO Accession Bid

Comoros Boosts Customs Skills for WTO Accession Bid

A joint WTO-WCO workshop aimed to enhance Comoros' customs valuation capabilities in preparation for WTO accession. The workshop covered topics such as customs valuation methods, pre-shipment inspection, and trade facilitation. The goal was to assist Comoros in establishing an efficient and transparent trade system to promote economic development. The experience of Comoros can offer valuable insights for other developing countries seeking to improve their trade practices and integrate into the global trading system. This initiative highlights the importance of capacity building for successful WTO membership.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Postpandemic Supply Chain Faces Talent Shortage Skills Gap

Postpandemic Supply Chain Faces Talent Shortage Skills Gap

A CRIC report reveals that the pandemic has accelerated the evolution of supply chain culture, with agility, resilience, and collaboration becoming the new normal. Companies face a shortage of end-to-end talent, and internal development poses challenges. Breaking down silos and building an enterprise-level supply chain culture are crucial to enhance data-driven decision-making, agile responsiveness, and risk management capabilities. Furthermore, reshaping talent development systems and creating future-oriented competency models are essential to build an agile, resilient, and collaborative supply chain ecosystem.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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New IATA Training Enhances Air Navigation Services Skills

New IATA Training Enhances Air Navigation Services Skills

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) offers a range of professional air navigation services training courses, covering key areas such as airspace planning and air traffic control. The curriculum is comprehensive, the teaching methods are flexible, and internationally recognized training certificates are provided, helping students improve their professional skills and meet airspace management challenges. You can find the courses you need by keyword search or filtering conditions, and please note that the course schedule may be adjusted.

01/27/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Moldova Boosts Customs Valuation Skills Via WTO Workshop

Moldova Boosts Customs Valuation Skills Via WTO Workshop

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a customs valuation workshop in Moldova to enhance the valuation capabilities of Moldovan customs officials within the WTO framework. The workshop focused on establishing and utilizing valuation databases, verifying the authenticity of declared prices, analyzing valuation challenges for special goods, and introducing the advance ruling system. From a data analyst's perspective, the workshop emphasized data standardization, risk assessment model construction, and data support for the advance ruling system, thereby boosting Moldova's trade facilitation level. This initiative aims to streamline customs procedures and promote smoother international trade for Moldova.

01/27/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Wenzhou Workshop Tackles Stage Fright Enhances Speaking Skills

Wenzhou Workshop Tackles Stage Fright Enhances Speaking Skills

An offline public speaking, high emotional intelligence, and communication experience course is launched in Wenzhou. It aims to help professionals break through expression bottlenecks, enhance communication confidence, and master efficient communication skills. The course combines theory and practice, covering speech techniques, high emotional intelligence communication, and more, helping you overcome the 'silent' dilemma in the workplace.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Congo Enhances Customs Valuation Skills Through Expert Training

Congo Enhances Customs Valuation Skills Through Expert Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) collaborated with the General Directorate of Customs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DGDA) to conduct a training workshop on customs valuation control. The aim was to enhance the professional skills of Congolese customs officials, combat smuggling and under-invoicing, improve the trade environment, and promote economic development. This initiative seeks to create more development opportunities for businesses operating in the region by strengthening customs valuation practices and ensuring fair trade.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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