World Customs Organization Boosts Modernization Advisor Team

World Customs Organization Boosts Modernization Advisor Team

The World Customs Organization (WCO) continues to expand its pool of Customs Modernization Advisors (CMAs) and Mercator Programme Advisors (MPAs) by holding certification workshops, such as the one in Pretoria, South Africa. This initiative aims to assist members in implementing the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The workshop assessed participants, with 15 officials successfully completing the first step of certification. This effort will accelerate TFA implementation, improve customs efficiency, and promote global trade growth.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Customs Risk Management in Americas Caribbean

WCO Enhances Customs Risk Management in Americas Caribbean

With funding from the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a pre-accreditation workshop on risk management for technical advisors in the Americas and Caribbean region in Guatemala. The workshop aimed to expand the WCO's pool of experts and enhance the risk management capabilities of member customs administrations. Participants' technical knowledge, skills, and teamwork abilities were assessed during the seminar, laying the foundation for regional customs modernization efforts.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Workshop Boosts Global Customs Risk Management Skills

WCO Workshop Boosts Global Customs Risk Management Skills

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly held a pre-accreditation workshop on risk management, aiming to expand the pool of experts and enhance global customs risk control capabilities. Participants from five West African countries attended the workshop and are expected to obtain WCO accreditation, becoming an important force in the global customs field. This will help the WCO provide risk management support to its members.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Facebooks Lookalike Audiences Boost Targeted Marketing

Facebooks Lookalike Audiences Boost Targeted Marketing

This article provides an in-depth analysis of creating and optimizing lookalike audiences in Facebook Ads. It covers audience types, data source selection, size control, and methods for expanding the audience pool. The aim is to help advertisers accurately target potential customers and improve ad conversion rates. The article explores strategies for leveraging lookalike audiences to reach new users who share similar characteristics with existing high-value customers, ultimately boosting campaign performance and ROI.

12/31/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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WCO JICA Boost Customs Audits in East Africa

WCO JICA Boost Customs Audits in East Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly launched the "East African Post Clearance Audit Instructor Training Program" (MTP). This initiative aims to cultivate a high-quality regional instructor pool, enhance the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) capabilities of East African customs administrations, and facilitate trade. Through systematic training, curriculum development, and expert guidance, the program seeks to improve PCA skills, promote trade facilitation, strengthen regional cooperation, and achieve sustainable development in the region.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO JICA Boost Customs Valuation Training in Southern Africa

WCO JICA Boost Customs Valuation Training in Southern Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) joint project is progressing in Southern Africa. The 3rd Working Group activity of the Customs Valuation (CV) Master Trainer Programme (MTP) aimed to enhance the customs valuation capabilities of Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The project focuses on developing a regional pool of trainers and creating training materials. This initiative seeks to promote fairness and efficiency in international trade by strengthening customs valuation expertise within the region.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Backs Trade Growth for Landlocked Nations

WCO Backs Trade Growth for Landlocked Nations

The World Customs Organization (WCO) reaffirms its commitment to the Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA), assisting Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in overcoming geographical constraints and achieving trade facilitation and economic transformation through simplified customs procedures, capacity building, and international cooperation. WCO's specific actions include developing standards, implementing projects, issuing guidelines, and establishing a pool of experts. These efforts aim to build an efficient, transparent, and secure global trade environment, jointly promoting the sustainable development of LLDCs.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Sellers Boost Sales with Traffic Loop Strategies

Amazon Sellers Boost Sales with Traffic Loop Strategies

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon referral traffic mechanisms and optimization strategies, covering key channels such as automatic ads, sponsored product ads, video ads, and the “Frequently bought together” section. It emphasizes how to build a traffic loop through ad bundling, circulating traffic within the seller's own product pool to increase overall sales and brand influence. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced seller, you can gain practical operational guidance from this article.

01/04/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Douyin Shop Strategies Drive Traffic and Sales Growth

Douyin Shop Strategies Drive Traffic and Sales Growth

This paper delves into the precision operation strategies for TikTok Shop, covering aspects such as product launch, sales activation, traffic pool entry, pricing, detail optimization, promotions, and experience score maintenance. It aims to provide merchants with a practical guide to improve traffic and conversion rates, helping them succeed on the TikTok e-commerce platform. The guide offers actionable insights for optimizing various aspects of the shop to maximize performance and achieve business goals within the competitive TikTok ecosystem.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCOJICA Enhances Customs Valuation in Pacific Islands

WCOJICA Enhances Customs Valuation in Pacific Islands

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched a Customs Valuation Mentor Training Program for Pacific Island Countries, aiming to build a regional pool of experts and enhance customs valuation capabilities. The program promotes regional cooperation, enhances competitiveness, and achieves sustainable development by cultivating local experts and developing regional training materials. Recommended follow-up actions include strengthening training evaluation, establishing an information-sharing platform, and improving legal and regulatory frameworks.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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