Cape Verde Boosts Trade Through Stakeholder Engagement

Cape Verde Boosts Trade Through Stakeholder Engagement

Cabo Verde has made significant progress in trade facilitation through the WCO-WACAM project, with effective stakeholder engagement being key. The project supports Cabo Verde in implementing measures related to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and enhancing customs management capabilities. Through collaboration, Cabo Verde successfully completed a Time Release Study at Praia Port, laying the foundation for improved national port efficiency and demonstrating the value of a collaborative approach. This initiative highlights Cabo Verde's commitment to streamlining trade processes and fostering economic growth.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO and WTO Boost Trade Facilitation Leadership Globally

WCO and WTO Boost Trade Facilitation Leadership Globally

The World Customs Organization (WCO) collaborates closely with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to empower chairs of national trade facilitation committees through initiatives like advanced courses. This partnership aims to enhance their understanding and implementation capabilities regarding the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement. The collaboration focuses on simplifying customs procedures, improving border management efficiency, and promoting transparency and sustainable development in global trade. Ultimately, this joint effort contributes to global economic growth by fostering a more streamlined and efficient international trading system.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Gambias Customs Reform Gains WCO Backing for West African Talent Hub

Gambias Customs Reform Gains WCO Backing for West African Talent Hub

The WCO is supporting the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in upgrading its human resources management. This initiative pioneers competency-based HRM in West and Central Africa, aiming to establish a regional hub for talent. The project focuses on developing skills and capabilities within the GRA, ultimately enhancing its operational efficiency and effectiveness. By implementing modern HR practices, the GRA aims to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce, contributing to improved revenue collection and overall economic development in the region.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Madagascar Tax Authority Enhances Revenue Via HR Modernization

Madagascar Tax Authority Enhances Revenue Via HR Modernization

The Madagascar Revenue Authority (MRA) is modernizing its human resource management system with the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO). By building a competency-based HR management system and empowering the HR department to become a strategic partner, the MRA aims to improve tax collection efficiency, optimize taxpayer services, and ultimately promote sustainable national economic development. The WCO's continued support will provide strong momentum for the MRA's modernization process. The focus is on developing talent and building capacity within the organization.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Temus Growth Challenges Amazons Ecommerce Dominance

Temus Growth Challenges Amazons Ecommerce Dominance

Pinduoduo's overseas version, Temu, has risen rapidly, rivaling Amazon and reshaping the global cross-border e-commerce landscape. Its fully managed model and low-price strategy are key factors, but it also faces challenges such as tightening tax policies and compliance requirements. In the future, competition in cross-border e-commerce will focus on supply chain efficiency, brand building, and compliant operations. Chinese companies need to seize opportunities and transform from simply 'selling goods' to 'establishing roots' in the global market.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ecommerce Firms Expand Overseas Warehouses to Offset Tariffs

Ecommerce Firms Expand Overseas Warehouses to Offset Tariffs

Faced with changing US-China tariff policies, cross-border e-commerce companies urgently need to transform. The overseas warehouse model, with its advantages in optimizing tariff costs, improving fulfillment efficiency, and enhancing supply chain resilience, has become crucial for companies to address challenges. Platforms, sellers, and logistics companies are actively adjusting their strategies to restructure the cross-border e-commerce ecosystem. Embracing overseas warehouses and deploying multi-market, multi-channel strategies are key for companies to break through in global competition.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ozon Lowers Ad Costs to Attract More Sellers

Ozon Lowers Ad Costs to Attract More Sellers

Ozon has significantly lowered the entry barrier for its "Template" promotion tool, reducing the minimum bid to 1 ruble per 1000 impressions. This allows sellers to intelligently promote products across multiple platform channels, achieving low-cost, high-efficiency, and targeted marketing. The tool aims to increase product visibility and boost order volume for merchants by providing a cost-effective way to reach a wider audience and drive sales within the Ozon marketplace. This makes promotion more accessible for smaller businesses.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas 2026 Consumer Trends Highlight Value Emotional Demand

Chinas 2026 Consumer Trends Highlight Value Emotional Demand

Bocom International released its "Consumption Sector 2026 Outlook," predicting a moderate recovery in retail sales, the coexistence of cost-effectiveness and emotional value, accelerated online-offline integration, AI-powered consumption upgrades, and overseas expansion as a new growth point. The report suggests focusing on six key sectors: emotional consumption, home appliances, sporting goods, dairy products, beer, and catering. It also highlights efficiency improvements driven by AI and channel transformations, while cautioning against risks related to macroeconomics, inflation, foreign trade, and policies.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Homarys Digital Strategy Drives Global Home Furnishing Expansion

Homarys Digital Strategy Drives Global Home Furnishing Expansion

Homary has secured tens of millions of US dollars in Series A+ funding, focusing on young, high-income individuals in Europe and the United States by offering high-quality home products. The company plans to expand its market reach, enrich its product lines, and strengthen its brand building efforts. This investment will further fuel Homary's growth in the competitive online home furnishings market, allowing them to cater to evolving consumer preferences and leverage digital strategies for enhanced operational efficiency and customer engagement.

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Ondemand Warehousing Cuts Costs in Global Trade Logistics

Ondemand Warehousing Cuts Costs in Global Trade Logistics

This article delves into how cloud warehouse door-to-door service solves logistics challenges for foreign trade enterprises. Through case studies, it demonstrates significant advantages in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and mitigating risks. It also explores the pricing structure, timeliness standards, and applicable scenarios of cloud warehouse services, providing a reference for foreign trade companies to choose suitable logistics solutions. The analysis aims to guide businesses in leveraging cloud warehousing for optimized supply chain management and enhanced competitiveness in the global market.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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