Amazon and Walmart Vie for Digital Retail Dominance

Amazon and Walmart Vie for Digital Retail Dominance

E-commerce giants Amazon and Walmart are actively merging online and offline channels. Amazon is expanding its physical retail presence through technological innovation, while Walmart is focusing on e-commerce to build an omnichannel retail empire. Facing market changes, Chinese sellers need to optimize their overseas expansion strategies, accurately target customer groups, and embrace omnichannel brand experiences to gain an advantage in the future retail battle. This includes adapting to new consumer behaviors and leveraging data analytics to personalize the shopping experience.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Antidetect Browsers Enhance Multiaccount Security Against Digital Fingerprinting

Antidetect Browsers Enhance Multiaccount Security Against Digital Fingerprinting

Fingerprint browsers simulate and modify browser fingerprints, providing each account with a unique identity. This addresses the privacy and security risks associated with traditional browsers' single identity exposure. Widely used in cross-border e-commerce and social media marketing, choosing the right fingerprint browser and implementing security measures are crucial. It effectively isolates accounts, preventing them from being linked due to shared browser characteristics. This enhanced privacy allows users to manage multiple accounts safely and efficiently.

01/04/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Saudi Customs Wins National Award for Digital Innovation

Saudi Customs Wins National Award for Digital Innovation

Saudi Customs won the National E-Government Achievement Award for its "Customs Integration System," demonstrating its outstanding achievements in digital transformation. This system contributes to Saudi Arabia's economic development by improving customs clearance efficiency, strengthening supervision, optimizing service experience, and promoting trade facilitation. In the future, Saudi Customs will continue to explore new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things to create a more efficient, convenient, and intelligent customs environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Liberia Launches Digital Etariff Platform to Streamline Customs

Liberia Launches Digital Etariff Platform to Streamline Customs

The Liberia Revenue Authority held a workshop on its e-Tariff platform, aimed at improving the efficiency and accuracy of tariff classification. The platform, expected to launch in September, will cover commodity classification, tariff inquiries, and customs declaration form completion, incorporating Harmonized System revisions. With 53 officials from key departments participating, this initiative marks a significant step in Liberia's customs digital transformation.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Middle East Ecommerce Surges As Digital Payments Rise

Middle East Ecommerce Surges As Digital Payments Rise

Checkout.com's latest report reveals a high-growth phase for the e-commerce market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). 91% of consumers are frequent online shoppers, with a significant preference for digital payments. The rise of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and social commerce is also evident. Merchants need to keep pace with these trends and innovate their products and services to seize opportunities and succeed in the market.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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MENA Adopts Digital Tech for Smarter Border Control

MENA Adopts Digital Tech for Smarter Border Control

The WCO's SMART Borders workshop in Riyadh, focusing on the MENA region, highlighted the application of cutting-edge technologies like AI and blockchain in customs processes. Through WCO best practice sharing and guidance from ZATCA, participants explored how to leverage technology to enhance border management efficiency, injecting new momentum into the MENA region's digital transformation. The event fostered discussions on optimizing customs procedures and improving security through innovative digital solutions, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and secure trade environment within the region.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Customs Agencies Adopt AI to Drive Digital Transformation

Customs Agencies Adopt AI to Drive Digital Transformation

The WCO MENA Leadership Workshop highlighted the crucial role of technology and digital leadership in customs digital transformation. By embracing technologies like AI and Big Data, and building strategic partnerships, customs leaders can effectively improve operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately achieve customs modernization and sustainable development. The workshop emphasized the importance of adapting to the evolving technological landscape to enhance border security, facilitate trade, and ensure revenue collection in a rapidly changing global environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ivory Coast Customs Adopts Elearning for Digital Shift

Ivory Coast Customs Adopts Elearning for Digital Shift

The Côte d'Ivoire Customs Academy held a seminar focused on leveraging e-learning to optimize personnel training and enhance the professional competence of customs officers. By mastering technology, optimizing curricula, and customizing content, Côte d'Ivoire Customs not only improves training effectiveness and reduces costs but also promotes knowledge sharing and adapts to changes. This provides a valuable reference for the digital transformation of customs administrations in other developing countries.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Instagram Launches Free Insights Tool for Marketers

Instagram Launches Free Insights Tool for Marketers

IG Export - IG Follower Export Tool is a free tool allowing users to batch scrape follower data from public Instagram accounts, providing new data support for social media marketing. By analyzing competitor's followers, businesses can optimize their marketing strategies. However, users should exercise caution when using bulk marketing tools and adhere to platform rules. The tool facilitates data-driven insights into audience demographics and potential customer bases, enabling more targeted and effective marketing campaigns.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Launches Tailored Audiences for Sellercustomer Engagement

Amazon Launches Tailored Audiences for Sellercustomer Engagement

Amazon has launched new marketing features, including "Targeted Audiences," allowing sellers to send emails directly to specific customer groups and providing data tracking to enhance brand marketing. Additionally, tools like Buy with Prime and Alexa voice assistant will help sellers expand sales channels and embrace a new era of marketing. These features aim to empower sellers with more precise targeting and data-driven insights to optimize their marketing strategies on the Amazon platform.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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