Colombia Boosts Customs Checks with WCO Backing

Colombia Boosts Customs Checks with WCO Backing

The World Customs Organization (WCO) assisted Colombia's Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN) in upgrading its Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) system. This involved reviewing strategies, piloting procedures, and strengthening legal frameworks, significantly enhancing DIAN's compliance capabilities and enforcement powers. This initiative aims to reduce compliance risks for businesses, improve customs clearance efficiency, enhance trade facilitation, and boost corporate reputation. Ultimately, it fosters a more stable and predictable trade environment for Colombia's economic growth and its global trading partners.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Firms Adapt Strategies to Fragmented Markets for Growth

Global Firms Adapt Strategies to Fragmented Markets for Growth

With a slow and divergent global economy, companies expanding overseas should focus on demand structures rather than just countries. EU carbon compliance transforms data chains into productivity, while freight rate divergence requires institutionalized hedging against delivery risks. Businesses should build carbon data systems to improve European access, strengthen compliance documents to reduce investment uncertainty, and manage delivery risks through multi-corridor strategies. By developing structured capabilities to address the new normal, companies can achieve sustainable growth.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fashion Brands Navigate Challenges in Global Expansion

Fashion Brands Navigate Challenges in Global Expansion

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the core paths, platform selection, localization operations, and compliance essentials for fashion brands going global. It offers a comparative analysis of independent websites, third-party platforms, and overseas distribution agencies, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. Practical advice is provided on product compliance, logistics, visual and copywriting localization. Common questions are addressed to help brands achieve sustainable growth in overseas markets. The focus is on actionable strategies for successful brand expansion.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Experts Advise on North American Tariff Mitigation Strategies

Experts Advise on North American Tariff Mitigation Strategies

Ben Bidwell, Director of Customs Compliance at C.H. Robinson, unveils the opportunities and challenges behind tariff policies, sharing how companies can reduce costs and enhance competitiveness through duty drawback. The article also explores the future direction of US-China tariffs and their profound impact on American businesses and supply chains. It highlights strategies for navigating the complexities of tariff compliance and leveraging duty drawback programs to mitigate the financial burden of tariffs, ultimately improving profitability and supply chain resilience.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Customs Clearance Processes in International Trade

Customs Clearance Processes in International Trade

This article delves into the customs clearance process in international trade, highlighting its significance in ensuring trade compliance, promoting economic development, and safeguarding national security. It also offers effective strategies for customs clearance along with suggestions for the application of modern technology.

11/30/-0001 Customs Knowledge
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Ecommerce Sellers Prepare for Black Friday Amid Copyright Risks

Ecommerce Sellers Prepare for Black Friday Amid Copyright Risks

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, the risk of copyright infringement in e-commerce is increasingly prominent. This article analyzes the forms and risks of copyright infringement on e-commerce platforms, providing sellers with comprehensive compliance advice and risk management strategies to help them develop steadily in a competitive market. Key aspects include raising copyright awareness, sourcing from legitimate channels, creating original content, obtaining licenses, registering copyrights, and conducting regular self-inspections. Specific compliance considerations are also provided for Walmart platform sellers.

12/31/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Beauty Sellers Face Challenges Amid Growth

Amazon Beauty Sellers Face Challenges Amid Growth

This article analyzes three major blind spots in Amazon beauty product sales from a data analyst's perspective: product compliance, FDA certification misconceptions, and pitfalls in product descriptions and selection. Through self-inspection checklists, regulatory interpretations, and case studies, it helps sellers avoid risks, improve sales conversion rates, and provides data-driven growth strategies. The analysis focuses on identifying common compliance issues, clarifying FDA requirements, and optimizing product listings based on data insights to improve visibility and appeal to customers, ultimately driving sales growth.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Customs Detention Challenges for Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

Customs Detention Challenges for Crossborder Ecommerce Sellers

This article delves into strategies for handling international express packages detained by customs. It emphasizes quickly identifying the reason for the seizure and taking targeted measures, such as supplementing materials, returning the goods, or filing an appeal, while adhering to processing deadlines. Furthermore, it advises cross-border e-commerce sellers to utilize professional customs brokers and strengthen daily compliance management to minimize the risk of detention and ensure smooth business operations. Proactive compliance and swift action are crucial for resolving customs issues effectively.

01/15/2026 Customs Knowledge
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