Global Customs Body Unites Against IP Crime

Global Customs Body Unites Against IP Crime

The World Customs Organization (WCO) strengthens global cooperation in combating counterfeit goods by signing Memoranda of Understanding with various industry associations. The collaboration focuses on promoting IPM tools, enhancing information exchange, and training customs officers. This aims to improve global intellectual property protection capabilities, build a bridge between customs and rights holders, and jointly address the increasingly complex challenges posed by counterfeit goods. The partnerships seek to streamline enforcement efforts and create a more secure global trade environment.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Google Updates Algorithm to Boost EEAT Combat Spam in SEO

Google Updates Algorithm to Boost EEAT Combat Spam in SEO

Google's December algorithm updates focused on enhancing user experience and combating spam. The Helpful Content update emphasizes the E-E-A-T principle (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness), demanding content based on real-world experience, professionalism, authority, and reliability. The Spam update utilizes the SpamBrain system to combat spam backlinks and other black-hat SEO practices. Cross-border e-commerce businesses should prioritize content quality, user experience, and avoid black-hat SEO tactics to thrive amidst algorithm changes.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Enhances Asiapacific IP Protection with Certified Experts

WCO Enhances Asiapacific IP Protection with Certified Experts

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has completed a Technical Operational Advisor (TOA) certification training program in Japan, focusing on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative aims to enhance the region's customs capabilities in combating counterfeit and pirated goods. Following rigorous assessment and training, customs officials from various countries will become key WCO resources in the region, providing technical support to member customs administrations and collectively addressing the increasingly complex challenges of intellectual property infringement.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Upss Happy Returns Uses AI to Combat 765B Return Fraud

Upss Happy Returns Uses AI to Combat 765B Return Fraud

UPS's Happy Returns utilizes AI Return Vision to identify return fraud, reducing losses for retailers. This technology analyzes returned items for signs of damage, use, or discrepancies, flagging suspicious returns for further review. The combination of AI and human review is a growing trend in combating return fraud, offering a more efficient and accurate approach than traditional methods. This helps retailers minimize financial losses associated with fraudulent returns and improve the overall customer experience by ensuring fair return policies.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Global Logistics Firms Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

Global Logistics Firms Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

The global logistics industry plays a crucial role in combating illegal wildlife trafficking. By strengthening collaboration, raising industry awareness, and applying technological innovation to build a zero-tolerance logistics ecosystem, we can effectively disrupt the illegal wildlife trade chain, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable development. The industry's commitment to corporate responsibility is essential in preventing the transportation of illegal wildlife products and ensuring a more ethical and sustainable future for both the logistics sector and the planet.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tiktok Sellers Face Crackdowns How to Avoid Bans

Tiktok Sellers Face Crackdowns How to Avoid Bans

This article analyzes the five waves of store closures on TikTok Shop this year, revealing key areas of platform regulation. These include combating counterfeit and infringing products, clearing out stockpiling stores, eliminating inactive sellers, cracking down on fake local sellers, and rectifying substandard goods and non-compliant marketing. The article also provides advice on avoiding store closures, emphasizing the importance of compliant operation. This includes aspects such as product selection, product descriptions, marketing activities, logistics, and customer service.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Enhances Asiapacific IP Protection with New Experts

WCO Enhances Asiapacific IP Protection with New Experts

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Technical and Operational Advisor (TOA) Accreditation Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Japan. This initiative aims to strengthen the IPR enforcement capabilities of customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific region. By certifying highly qualified experts, the WCO is committed to building a sustainable IPR protection system, combating cross-border trade in counterfeit and pirated goods, and promoting the construction of an IPR protection community in the Asia-Pacific region.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Botswana Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

Botswana Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) workshop for the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) to enhance its revenue administration capabilities. This activity, part of the Swedish government-funded Sida-WCO TFCM Programme, covered topics like risk management and customs valuation. The workshop aims to assist Botswana in increasing tax revenue, combating smuggling, and promoting trade facilitation and sustainable development. It focuses on strengthening BURS's ability to effectively conduct PCA and improve overall customs control.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Cuba Adopts WCO SAFE Framework to Boost Trade Security

Cuba Adopts WCO SAFE Framework to Boost Trade Security

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through its SAFE Framework and AEO program, supports Cuba in enhancing its trade security. A seminar held in Havana in 2015 marked a significant step for Cuba in embracing international standards and improving trade competitiveness. International cooperation is crucial for building a secure and efficient trading environment. This initiative aims to facilitate legitimate trade while strengthening border controls and combating illicit activities, contributing to Cuba's economic growth and integration into the global trading system.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs and Rights Holders Strengthen IP Protections

Global Customs and Rights Holders Strengthen IP Protections

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held its 9th Rights Holders Consultation Group Meeting, focusing on the current state of intellectual property infringement and discussing challenges such as IP protection in the e-commerce environment and environmentally sound disposal of infringing goods. The meeting emphasized strengthening cooperation between customs and rights holders, building information exchange platforms, and jointly combating counterfeit goods to maintain fair trade practices and promote global economic prosperity. This collaborative approach aims to effectively address IP infringements and safeguard legitimate trade.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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