India Eases Crossborder Ecommerce Customs Clearance

India Eases Crossborder Ecommerce Customs Clearance

Double clearance services for India logistics provide cross-border e-commerce businesses with a one-stop customs clearance solution. This simplifies complex clearance procedures, reduces trade risks, and improves logistics efficiency. Choosing the right double clearance service provider is crucial for successfully entering the Indian market. It ensures smooth import and export processes, minimizing potential delays and compliance issues. This allows businesses to focus on sales and marketing, rather than getting bogged down in customs regulations. Ultimately, it facilitates faster and more reliable delivery to Indian consumers.

02/02/2026 Logistics
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Togos Customs Modernization Boosts Efficiency Revenue

Togos Customs Modernization Boosts Efficiency Revenue

Togo Customs has achieved significant results in tax collection, clearance efficiency, and regulatory enforcement by introducing a performance management system supported by the World Customs Organization. Tax revenue increased by 46%, clearance times were halved, and the detection rate of irregularities doubled. This experience provides a valuable lesson for other developing countries, emphasizing the importance of high-level commitment, international cooperation, and continuous improvement. It also looks forward to the application of digitalization and intelligence in customs reform.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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AI Tool Enhances Customs Fraud Detection

AI Tool Enhances Customs Fraud Detection

The DATE model, developed by the WCO's BACUDA project, employs artificial intelligence to provide customs authorities with a precise tool for identifying fraud risks. Utilizing a dual attention mechanism and tree-aware embedding technology, the model effectively identifies potential fraudulent activities such as under-invoicing, enhancing risk identification accuracy and reducing labor costs. It has been successfully piloted in a Nigerian customs project.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ecommerce Exporters Face Stricter Customs Inspections

Ecommerce Exporters Face Stricter Customs Inspections

This article provides a detailed guide for cross-border e-commerce sellers on how to deal with customs inspections during the customs clearance process. It covers preparation before inspection, actions to take upon receiving an inspection notice, cooperation during the inspection, and follow-up measures after the inspection. The aim is to help sellers complete customs clearance efficiently and compliantly, ensuring the smooth release of goods. This guide helps navigate potential hurdles and ensures a smoother transition through the customs process.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Forum Outlines Postpandemic Customs Strategy

WCO Forum Outlines Postpandemic Customs Strategy

The inaugural meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Working Methods Forum (CWOF) was successfully held, bringing together global experts to discuss the transformation of customs working methods. The meeting clarified future work directions, emphasizing the importance of technology, personnel, and leadership. It also planned follow-up activities aimed at building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable customs system. The forum highlighted the need for customs administrations to adapt to evolving global challenges and embrace innovative approaches to trade facilitation and border security.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ghana Modernizes Customs with WCO Assistance

Ghana Modernizes Customs with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, supports the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in enhancing stakeholder engagement to foster a more transparent and efficient tax environment. Through training and pilot consultative committee meetings, the GRA strengthens its connections with businesses and the public, collaboratively addressing issues and improving service quality. This process culminates in an action plan to drive customs modernization. The initiative aims to build trust and cooperation, leading to a more effective and responsive customs administration in Ghana.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCOWACAM Project Modernizes Ghana Customs Operations

WCOWACAM Project Modernizes Ghana Customs Operations

An assessment by the World Customs Organization (WCO) of its WCO-WACAM project supporting the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) revealed significant progress in stakeholder engagement, human resource management, and strategic management. The WCO has proposed further collaboration aimed at strengthening customs administration in Ghana, promoting trade facilitation, and fostering economic development. The project's impact highlights the importance of targeted capacity building initiatives in achieving customs modernization goals and contributing to broader economic growth within the region.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Sudan Customs Adopts Competencybased HR Modernization

Sudan Customs Adopts Competencybased HR Modernization

With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Sudanese Customs has launched a human resource management modernization transformation, adopting a competency-based model. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of talent selection, training, and performance evaluation, building a more competitive human resource system to contribute more significantly to Sudan's economic development. Through international cooperation, Sudanese Customs is learning from best practices and striving to achieve leapfrog development in its human resource capabilities.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Backs Ghana Customs Modernization Plan

WCO Backs Ghana Customs Modernization Plan

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, assessed and optimized the 2015-2017 strategic plan of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This initiative aimed to enhance customs modernization in Ghana, enabling it to better adapt to the international trade environment and safeguard national economic development. The focus was on strategic plan compliance, modernization reforms, capacity building, and improving the monitoring and evaluation unit, along with internal project management capabilities. The project sought to improve GRA's overall effectiveness and efficiency in customs operations.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ustrs New Fees on Chinese Ships Stir Trade Tensions

Ustrs New Fees on Chinese Ships Stir Trade Tensions

The USTR announced a new fee policy for Chinese shipping starting in 2025, which includes charges based on the number of voyages to the U.S. and operational restrictions, aimed at addressing unfair trade practices. This policy revision is more moderate compared to the original version but will still impact the shipping market, and the varying fees faced by different carriers may lead to shifts in market dynamics.

08/06/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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