Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Expertise

Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Expertise

Supported by the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme, a delegation from Uzbekistan Customs visited the Maldives to study post-clearance audit. Through experience exchange and practical exercises, Uzbekistan learned about the Maldives' best practices in risk management and trader compliance. Adapting these practices to their own context, Uzbekistan developed reform plans to improve its national post-clearance audit system and promote trade facilitation. The visit focused on building capacity and understanding practical implementation of modern audit techniques for enhanced efficiency.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Iran Adopts Wcobacked Audit System to Boost Customs Efficiency

Iran Adopts Wcobacked Audit System to Boost Customs Efficiency

The WCO held a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) workshop in Iran to assist the country in introducing PCA concepts, improving the efficiency of customs controls, and optimizing the trade environment. The workshop aimed to enhance Iran's capacity in conducting effective post-clearance audits, which are crucial for ensuring compliance with customs regulations and facilitating legitimate trade. By adopting PCA, Iran can streamline its customs procedures, reduce delays, and promote a more transparent and predictable trading system, ultimately contributing to trade facilitation.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Armenia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via Wcos Blue Corridor Initiative

Armenia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via Wcos Blue Corridor Initiative

Armenia is collaborating with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to enhance trade facilitation by building an efficient "Blue Lane" through improved risk management and post-clearance audit capabilities. A WCO expert team conducted a diagnostic mission to Armenia, providing support for optimizing its risk management system, refining post-clearance audit mechanisms, strengthening international cooperation, and enhancing the capacity of customs officers. This collaboration aims to assist Armenia in achieving its trade facilitation goals by modernizing customs procedures and reducing barriers to trade.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Chinas Q3 Maternal Market Shifts with Millennial Trends

Chinas Q3 Maternal Market Shifts with Millennial Trends

Post-80s and post-90s mothers have become the main consumers in the maternity and infant market, driving consumption upgrades, the rise of online channels, and the prevalence of refined parenting concepts. The report shows that the maternity and infant market in Q3 is booming. Brands should pay attention to the changing needs of the new generation of parents and seize online marketing opportunities. Understanding their preferences and adapting to the evolving digital landscape is crucial for success in this dynamic market.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Peer Learning

Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Peer Learning

Under the WCO Mercator Programme, the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme facilitated a virtual learning exchange between the Customs administrations of Uzbekistan and Maldives, focusing on post-clearance audit. Maldives Customs shared its experiences in organizational structure, legal framework, operational procedures, inter-agency coordination, and IT systems. This effectively enhanced Uzbekistan Customs' post-clearance audit capabilities and strengthened cooperation between the two Customs administrations. The exchange highlights the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration in improving trade facilitation practices globally.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Small Parcel Shipping Limits Key to Reducing Returns

Global Small Parcel Shipping Limits Key to Reducing Returns

This article provides a detailed interpretation of the weight and dimension limits for international small packets, including common standards and specific regulations for different types, such as China Post Airmail, Hong Kong Post Small Packet, Belgium Small Packet, and ePacket. It emphasizes the 2kg weight limit and the 90cm sum of length, width, and height restriction. The article reminds sellers to carefully verify these limits before shipping to avoid returns due to exceeding regulations. This practice helps reduce logistics costs and improve customer satisfaction.

11/03/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Amazon Sellers Face Scrutiny Over Manipulative Tactics

Amazon Sellers Face Scrutiny Over Manipulative Tactics

This article unveils three 'black technologies' for generating explosive sales on Amazon: unlimited VINE Voice reviews, AMAZON POST traffic harvesting, and keyword ranking software. By exploiting loopholes in the VINE Voice program, listings can quickly gain weight. Utilizing POST features allows you to tap into competitor traffic, achieving millions of impressions. Keyword ranking software helps dominate search results, ultimately leading to a surge in sales. These methods, while potentially risky, offer a glimpse into the strategies some sellers employ to achieve rapid growth on the Amazon platform.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Introduces Certification for Postclearance Audits in Francophone Africa

WCO Introduces Certification for Postclearance Audits in Francophone Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO) launched a French-speaking Customs Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Technical and Operational Advisor Certification Program to develop a highly qualified team of experts and enhance PCA capabilities in French-speaking regions. The inaugural seminar was successfully held at WCO headquarters. Through rigorous selection and a combination of theoretical and practical training, this program lays the foundation for customs capacity building in the French-speaking area. The initiative aims to strengthen post-clearance controls and improve overall customs efficiency within the region.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malaysia Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Audit Training

Malaysia Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Audit Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) successfully held a Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) training in Malaysia, aiming to enhance the customs' PCA capabilities and promote trade facilitation. The workshop covered PCA concepts, risk management, valuation, and auditing techniques, sharing case experiences from Japan and China. This training will help Malaysian Customs provide more convenient customs clearance services for enterprises while ensuring revenue collection, thereby promoting economic development. The training emphasized practical skills and knowledge transfer to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of post-clearance controls.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Uzbekistan Maldives Boost Customs Audits in Joint Workshop

Uzbekistan Maldives Boost Customs Audits in Joint Workshop

Under the World Customs Organization framework, Uzbekistan and Maldives Customs successfully held an online seminar focusing on the exchange of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) experiences. The Maldives shared their practices in organizational structure, legal framework, operating procedures, and IT systems, aiming to enhance Uzbekistan's capabilities in PCA. This exchange also strengthened customs cooperation between the two countries, fostering trade facilitation and improving customs administration efficiency. The seminar provided a platform for knowledge sharing and best practice adoption in the area of post-clearance audit.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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