WCO Launches Newsletter to Boost Global Customs Training

WCO Launches Newsletter to Boost Global Customs Training

The WCO has launched the 'Capacity Builder Newsletter' to support global customs capacity building. It provides information, experiences, and expert perspectives. This initiative complements briefings, certifications, and e-learning platforms, offering a comprehensive approach to enhancing customs capabilities worldwide. The newsletter aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices within the international customs community, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective border management and international trade facilitation.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Pacific Shipping Strains Under Trade War Pressure

Pacific Shipping Strains Under Trade War Pressure

Since 2025, international trade capacity in the Pacific region has decreased by 11% due to the uncertainty of US tariff policies. Shipping companies are responding by adjusting capacity and canceling sailings, but the fundamental issue lies in the direction of trade policy and changes in demand. The shipping industry faces challenges and needs to closely monitor the market and flexibly adjust strategies. Shippers also need to strengthen risk management.

05/09/2025 Logistics
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Global Airports Adopt Efficiency Strategies for Slot Allocation

Global Airports Adopt Efficiency Strategies for Slot Allocation

Airport slot coordination optimizes capacity, reduces delays, promotes fair competition, and ensures safety. The Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG) are central to this process. However, challenges remain, requiring proactive solutions to ensure sustainable development within the aviation industry. Effective slot management is crucial for efficient airport operations and passenger satisfaction. Addressing these challenges involves collaboration between airlines, airports, and regulatory bodies to balance capacity, demand, and environmental considerations.

01/08/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Senegal Customs Improves Leadership Training with WCO Backing

Senegal Customs Improves Leadership Training with WCO Backing

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a leadership and management capacity development workshop in Senegal, aimed at enhancing the leadership, strategic management, and change management skills of Senegalese customs officials. Through interactive teaching methods, case studies, and international experience sharing, the workshop helped participants master key management skills, improve customs administration, and promote economic development. The goal was to empower officials to effectively lead their teams and implement modern customs practices.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Warehouse Efficiency: Choosing Between Heavy-Duty and Medium-Duty Storage Racks

Warehouse Efficiency: Choosing Between Heavy-Duty and Medium-Duty Storage Racks

Heavy and medium storage racks each have unique characteristics; the former is suitable for high load capacity and space utilization, while the latter focuses on flexibility and ease of use. Choosing the right storage rack requires attention to load capacity and safety to avoid overload and improper operations, thereby improving storage efficiency and ensuring personal safety. Understanding the differences between these two types of storage racks will help you make informed warehouse management decisions.

07/29/2025 Warehousing
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How Summer Sales Seasons Reshape Retail Supply Chain Strategies

How Summer Sales Seasons Reshape Retail Supply Chain Strategies

This article examines the supply chain challenges faced by retailers during the transition from summer to the holiday shopping season, analyzing the significance of transportation capacity, inventory management, and human resource management. By implementing advanced planning, demand forecasting, and flexible response strategies, retailers can optimize operations and better respond to changes in seasonal demand.

07/24/2025 Logistics
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Interpretation Of Self-owned Vessel Capacity Standards For Jiang Hai Direct Transport Enterprises

Interpretation Of Self-owned Vessel Capacity Standards For Jiang Hai Direct Transport Enterprises

The General Office of the Ministry of Transport has established clear capacity standards for self-owned vessels of companies engaged in direct river-sea transportation to promote green development in water transport and improve efficiency. Companies solely involved in direct river-sea transportation must adhere to capacity standards similar to those of inland waterway transport companies, while those participating in other waterway operations are required to meet higher standard demands.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Face Storage Limits Ahead of Peak Season

Amazon Sellers Face Storage Limits Ahead of Peak Season

Amazon's significant reduction in FBA storage capacity has led to sellers facing overage fees and the risk of warehouse congestion. This article analyzes the reasons behind the sudden decrease, including tight warehousing space in the US and Amazon's own strategic adjustments. It provides sellers with coping strategies such as requesting increased capacity, optimizing inventory management, and avoiding congested warehouses. These strategies aim to help sellers break through challenges during the peak season and maintain efficient operations despite the limitations.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Container Shipping Market to Stabilize Within Two Years Hapaglloyd

Container Shipping Market to Stabilize Within Two Years Hapaglloyd

Hapag-Lloyd predicts the container market will reach supply and demand balance in two years, emphasizing the importance of controlling capacity growth, industry consolidation, and the scrapping of older vessels. While overcapacity pressure persists in the short term, the market is expected to gradually recover. The key factors influencing this recovery are disciplined capacity management and the removal of older, less efficient ships from the active fleet, leading to a more balanced and sustainable shipping environment.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

The World Customs Organization's INAMA Project aims to enhance the capacity of developing countries' customs administrations to combat illegal wildlife trade. From 2019-2020, the project conducted risk management capacity assessment and enhancement activities in Malawi. Through training and cooperation, it helped the Malawi Revenue Authority strengthen risk identification and response, and promoted regional collaboration to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species. The project focused on improving customs officials' skills in detecting and intercepting illegal wildlife products.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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