Reducing Logistics Costs for Cross-border E-commerce: Successful Sea Freight Container Imports

Reducing Logistics Costs for Cross-border E-commerce: Successful Sea Freight Container Imports

Nanjing Development Zone achieved Jiangsu Province's first full container import operation by sea, marking a new stage in cross-border e-commerce development. This model integrates foreign trade services and full-process declarations, successfully reducing logistics costs by approximately 15%, with a nearly 90% drop in unit weight logistics costs. Although sea freight may take slightly longer, typically delivering within a week, it meets consumer demands. This initiative will enhance the efficiency and growth of the cross-border e-commerce industry.

07/18/2025 Logistics
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Enhancing China-russia Border Customs Cooperation to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt

Enhancing China-russia Border Customs Cooperation to Build the Silk Road Economic Belt

A meeting was held at the Harbin Customs on the China-Russia border to discuss and promote customs cooperation and trade facilitation between the two countries. The conference aimed to strengthen the connection between the 'Longjiang Silk Road' and the 'Coastal Highway 1,' addressing issues such as port management and mutual recognition of commodity regulation. Future cooperation directions were planned to promote the smooth progress of bilateral trade.

07/21/2025 Logistics
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Amazon FBA: A Powerful Tool to Enhance Competitiveness in Cross-border E-commerce

Amazon FBA: A Powerful Tool to Enhance Competitiveness in Cross-border E-commerce

Amazon FBA is a representative of seller fulfillment services that helps sellers expand their sales in international markets by reducing management costs, enhancing consumer trust, and providing convenient returns. This service is especially suitable for small-sized, high-profit products. By leveraging the advantages of FBA, sellers can better address the challenges of cross-border e-commerce and improve their competitiveness.

07/16/2025 Logistics
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Canada WCO Boost Aviation Security and Trade Efficiency

Canada WCO Boost Aviation Security and Trade Efficiency

In 2012, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) met with the World Customs Organization (WCO), focusing on aviation cargo security, risk management, and trade facilitation. Discussions covered outcomes from the ICAO aviation security conference, emerging risk responses, capacity building, and international cooperation. The CBSA's National Targeting Centre and Border Operations Centre were also examined. The meeting laid the groundwork for future collaboration, aiming to enhance security and streamline trade processes through strengthened customs partnerships and shared best practices.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Unveils Datadriven Framework for Crossborder Ecommerce Risks

WCO Unveils Datadriven Framework for Crossborder Ecommerce Risks

This paper provides an in-depth interpretation of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Cross-Border E-Commerce Framework of Standards, analyzing its core principles and implementation strategies to help businesses and government agencies grasp the new opportunities and challenges of cross-border e-commerce. The framework covers advance electronic data, risk management, facilitation, taxation, security, cooperation, public awareness, measurement and analysis, and technology application. It aims to promote the development of cross-border e-commerce while ensuring security and compliance.

01/16/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs Adopt Luxor Resolution for Ecommerce Compliance

Global Customs Adopt Luxor Resolution for Ecommerce Compliance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) adopted the Luxor Resolution, providing a guiding framework for cross-border e-commerce regulation. It encompasses eight key principles, including advance data, facilitation, security, and taxation. The WCO also reaffirmed its leading role in cross-border e-commerce management to the WTO, pledging support for the WTO's Work Programme on Electronic Commerce. The Luxor Resolution aims to promote trade facilitation, address security challenges, and foster the healthy and sustainable development of cross-border e-commerce.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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The Asset-laden Dilemma of Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Future Development Challenges

The Asset-laden Dilemma of Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Future Development Challenges

Cross-border e-commerce logistics face challenges due to the influence of the fully managed model, particularly a shortage of air transport capacity. While e-commerce platforms aim for light asset operations, logistics providers must undertake heavy asset investments. In the future, the industry needs to coordinate resources from all parties to achieve sustainable development.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Deep Dive into Overseas Warehouses: New Opportunities and Challenges for Cross-border E-commerce

Deep Dive into Overseas Warehouses: New Opportunities and Challenges for Cross-border E-commerce

China has over 1,800 overseas warehouses, providing strong support for cross-border e-commerce. These warehouses can be categorized into three types: third-party service-oriented, platform-oriented, and growth-oriented. They address challenges posed by the pandemic by shortening transport times and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Sellers should consider factors such as scale, management systems, reasonable costs, and integrated operations when choosing an overseas warehouse.

07/17/2025 Logistics
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