Samoa Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs System

Samoa Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs System

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Samoa in improving cross-border trade efficiency. Through workshops coordinating border management, the WCO promotes inter-agency cooperation, shares best practices, and provides tool support. This initiative aims to help Samoa create an efficient and convenient cross-border trade environment, ultimately fostering economic prosperity. The workshops focus on streamlining procedures and enhancing collaboration among various government agencies involved in trade, leading to reduced delays and improved trade flows. Samoa's commitment to these reforms is expected to significantly boost its economic competitiveness.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Aids Palestinian Customs in Warehouse Management Upgrade

WCO Aids Palestinian Customs in Warehouse Management Upgrade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) facilitated a study visit for the Palestinian Customs Organization to learn from Morocco's experience in bonded warehouse management. This initiative aims to assist Palestine in establishing and improving its bonded warehouse system, enhancing risk management, and coordinating border management, aligning with the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement and promoting trade facilitation. This effort is part of the HMRC-WCO-UNCTAD project, financially supported by the UK government.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Expands Global Logistics Services for FBA Sellers

Amazon Expands Global Logistics Services for FBA Sellers

Amazon Global Logistics (AGL) provides sellers with efficient, cost-effective, and convenient cross-border logistics services. This helps lower shipping costs and improve operational management efficiency, allowing sellers to focus on business expansion and enhance their competitiveness.

09/16/2025 Logistics
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Temu Expands in Japan with Upgraded Overseas Warehouses

Temu Expands in Japan with Upgraded Overseas Warehouses

Temu's explosive growth in the Japanese market highlights the importance of efficient overseas warehouse operations. Overseas warehouse companies face management challenges due to surging orders and need to leverage cross-border overseas warehouse management systems for refined management, real-time inventory monitoring, and unified management of multi-platform orders. This allows them to seize opportunities and tap into the lucrative Japanese market. The key is optimizing warehouse processes and using technology to handle the increased volume and complexity associated with Temu's success.

01/27/2026 Warehousing
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Crossborder Ecommerce Cuts Costs Via Logistics Optimization

Crossborder Ecommerce Cuts Costs Via Logistics Optimization

Cross-border e-commerce businesses face the challenge of high shipping costs. This paper analyzes strategies for systematically reducing cross-border logistics costs through optimizing transportation modes, integrating the supply chain, and strengthening risk management. The aim is to help companies improve profitability and enhance their market competitiveness. By implementing these strategies, businesses can effectively mitigate the financial burden of international shipping and gain a significant advantage in the global marketplace.

01/05/2026 Logistics
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Keith Law Firm Sues Ecommerce Sellers Over Copyright Claims

Keith Law Firm Sues Ecommerce Sellers Over Copyright Claims

Keith Law Firm is representing Daniel Jay Eskridge in a copyright lawsuit, putting 116 cross-border e-commerce stores at risk of TRO freezes. Eskridge is an artist who blends classical art with computer technology, and his works are protected by copyright law. Cross-border e-commerce sellers should proactively conduct self-checks, seek legal assistance, and establish a comprehensive intellectual property management system to prevent copyright risks.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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CTPAT Expansion Opens Supply Chain Security Opportunities for 3pls

CTPAT Expansion Opens Supply Chain Security Opportunities for 3pls

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a CTPAT pilot program, incorporating freight forwarders and warehousing 3PLs for the first time, aiming to enhance supply chain security. RXO is investing in warehousing centers along the US-Mexico border to capitalize on nearshoring opportunities. Amidst market volatility, logistics managers need to strengthen risk management, improve supply chain flexibility, leverage technology, and foster collaboration to build a secure and efficient supply chain.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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WCO and OIE Partner to Boost Crossborder Trade Safety

WCO and OIE Partner to Boost Crossborder Trade Safety

The World Customs Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health are strengthening cooperation to create a safer, more efficient, and equitable cross-border trade environment. This collaboration focuses on enhancing cooperation among border agencies, implementing trade facilitation agreements, coordinating risk management, and building capacity. The goal is to promote global economic development and bring multiple benefits to businesses, consumers, and governments by streamlining processes and reinforcing security measures at borders.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Crossborder Ecommerce Expands Global Market Access

Crossborder Ecommerce Expands Global Market Access

Cross-border e-commerce transcends geographical boundaries, connecting global markets with characteristics like globality, intangibility, anonymity, immediacy, paperlessness, and rapid evolution. It expands markets, reduces costs, improves efficiency, enables personalized customization, and facilitates reverse exports. However, it also faces challenges related to legal frameworks, cultural differences, and logistics. Key elements for success in cross-border e-commerce include product selection, platform choice, logistics management, effective marketing, and excellent customer service.

01/07/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Wechat Mini Program Verification Key to Business Growth

Wechat Mini Program Verification Key to Business Growth

This article details the complete account verification process for the Big Data Cross-border Mini Program, covering initiating verification, approval, and handling rejections. Through enterprise verification, users can unlock core functions such as event publishing, management, and redemption, thereby improving operational efficiency. It provides a step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth verification process and maximize the benefits of the Mini Program's features for cross-border e-commerce activities.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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