Namibia Launches Trade Facilitation Program for Authorized Operators

Namibia Launches Trade Facilitation Program for Authorized Operators

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supported Namibia in completing a capacity assessment for its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. The aim is to assist Namibia in launching an AEO pilot project and its full implementation by 2018 through work plans in key areas such as risk management, post-clearance audit, legal reform, and IT upgrades. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation and economic development within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) region.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Hong Kong Customs Enhances Asiapacific Antismuggling Collaboration

Hong Kong Customs Enhances Asiapacific Antismuggling Collaboration

The Regional Office for Capacity Building Asia Pacific (ROCB A/P), with strong support from regional members like Hong Kong Customs, is dedicated to providing high-quality capacity building support to customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific region. The renewed dispatch of technical experts by Hong Kong Customs demonstrates its long-term commitment to regional capacity building. ROCB A/P will continue to play a vital role in facilitating regional trade development, ensuring trade security, and enhancing customs management capabilities.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Chengduchongqing Economic Circle Boosts Chinas Smart Manufacturing

Chengduchongqing Economic Circle Boosts Chinas Smart Manufacturing

The "Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Collaborative Development Index Report (2025)" reveals significant progress in Chengdu-Chongqing collaborative innovation. Experts suggest establishing a "Science and Technology Innovation Golden Triangle" encompassing Chongqing, Chengdu, and Mianyang to optimize the allocation of innovation resources. This aims to create an innovation landscape led by the dual cores of Chengdu and Chongqing, with the participation of multiple cities, driving a new hub for "Intelligent Manufacturing" in China.

12/28/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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China US Agree on Tariffs in Stockholm Trade Talks

China US Agree on Tariffs in Stockholm Trade Talks

US-China economic and trade talks have reached a consensus, planning to maintain the US's reciprocal tariff rate of 24% along with China's countermeasures. Both sides emphasized the importance of a stable economic and trade relationship, ensuring close communication and promoting the development of bilateral relations.

08/07/2025 Logistics
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Shanghais Jingan District Simplifies Large Item Shipping Tracking

Shanghais Jingan District Simplifies Large Item Shipping Tracking

Troubled by tracking large item shipments across provinces from Jing'an District? This express delivery guide offers a one-stop solution. Learn how to choose reliable logistics companies, obtain tracking numbers, and perform online queries. It also includes important considerations to ensure you stay informed about your shipment's status, saving time and effort for peace of mind. This guide helps you track your large items across provinces with ease.

12/30/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Vietnams Manufacturing Sector Weighs Expat Assignments Risks and Rewards

Vietnams Manufacturing Sector Weighs Expat Assignments Risks and Rewards

This article delves into the realities of expatriation to Vietnam, revealing challenges such as workplace politics, management dilemmas, and cultural clashes. It highlights the importance of third-party research and analyzes the types of individuals best suited for assignments in Vietnam. Sharing insights into the daily life experiences in Vietnam, this article aims to provide valuable references for professionals considering or currently facing expatriation choices. Ultimately, it seeks to assist companies in achieving success in the Vietnamese market by better understanding the nuances of operating there.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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