Sierra Leone Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

Sierra Leone Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supported Sierra Leone in enhancing its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) capabilities through a workshop, technical assistance, and an action plan. This aims to effectively implement the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The initiative focuses on strengthening the Sierra Leone National Revenue Authority (NRA)'s customs risk management, improving control effectiveness, and promoting trade facilitation. Ultimately, this contributes to the country's sustainable economic development by optimizing revenue collection and streamlining trade processes.

Global Shipping Delays Prompt Rescheduling Tips for Deliveries

Global Shipping Delays Prompt Rescheduling Tips for Deliveries

Don't worry about failed international express deliveries! This article details strategies when the recipient is not home. It covers standard procedures by courier companies (delivery notifications, online alerts, automatic second attempts) and proactive methods for arranging a second delivery (online booking, phone booking, authorized collection). Key points to avoid delivery failures and how to handle multiple failed attempts are also provided, helping you easily resolve international express delivery problems. This guide aims to ensure successful delivery and avoid unnecessary delays or complications.

Guide to Costeffective Sea Freight Imports in Europe

Guide to Costeffective Sea Freight Imports in Europe

The "Comprehensive Collection of European Sea Freight Import Quote Tables" gathers a vast amount of European sea freight quotes, helping importers save time and effort, compare prices transparently, and optimize costs. It covers a wide range of routes and commodity types, and regularly updates quotes to help importers make informed decisions, gain the upper hand in negotiations, and achieve cost reduction and efficiency in their import business. This resource empowers businesses to streamline their European import processes and improve their bottom line.

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Gambia Revenue Authority Launches Strategic Management Dashboard

Gambia Revenue Authority Launches Strategic Management Dashboard

With support from the World Customs Organization, the Gambia Revenue Authority has developed a strategic dashboard. This dashboard aims to improve management effectiveness in areas such as tax collection and trade facilitation through the monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs). It will provide management with a comprehensive overview of performance, enabling them to make more informed decisions, seize opportunities, and address challenges, ultimately contributing to Gambia's economic development. The dashboard is expected to enhance transparency and accountability within the revenue authority.

Gambias Customs Reform Gains WCO Backing for West African Talent Hub

Gambias Customs Reform Gains WCO Backing for West African Talent Hub

The WCO is supporting the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in upgrading its human resources management. This initiative pioneers competency-based HRM in West and Central Africa, aiming to establish a regional hub for talent. The project focuses on developing skills and capabilities within the GRA, ultimately enhancing its operational efficiency and effectiveness. By implementing modern HR practices, the GRA aims to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce, contributing to improved revenue collection and overall economic development in the region.

Madagascar Tax Authority Enhances Revenue Via HR Modernization

Madagascar Tax Authority Enhances Revenue Via HR Modernization

The Madagascar Revenue Authority (MRA) is modernizing its human resource management system with the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO). By building a competency-based HR management system and empowering the HR department to become a strategic partner, the MRA aims to improve tax collection efficiency, optimize taxpayer services, and ultimately promote sustainable national economic development. The WCO's continued support will provide strong momentum for the MRA's modernization process. The focus is on developing talent and building capacity within the organization.

Ozon Marketplace Opens Russian Ecommerce to Chinese Sellers

Ozon Marketplace Opens Russian Ecommerce to Chinese Sellers

This article addresses ten frequently asked questions from Chinese sellers when joining the Ozon platform. It covers aspects like registration review, payment collection, information modification, qualification requirements, APP usage, brand registration, customs duties, logistics, payment methods, and popular product categories. The aim is to help sellers better understand Ozon's rules and regulations, and seize opportunities in the Russian e-commerce market. This guide provides practical information to facilitate a smoother onboarding process and improve sellers' chances of success on Ozon.

Russias New Tax Rules Challenge Chinese Ecommerce Sellers

Russias New Tax Rules Challenge Chinese Ecommerce Sellers

Russia plans to impose new taxes on cross-border e-commerce to close tax loopholes and standardize VAT collection. Chinese sellers need to accelerate compliance strategies, shifting from extensive product offerings to brand building and localization. Strengthening supply chain and local service capabilities is crucial to adapt to market changes and seize long-term development opportunities in the Russian market. This reform requires businesses to prioritize tax compliance and adapt their operational models for sustainable growth in the evolving Russian e-commerce landscape.

V6 Home Furnishings Expands Techintegrated Comfort Line

V6 Home Furnishings Expands Techintegrated Comfort Line

V6 Home, under the theme "Vibrant V6, High-Quality Growth," released its 2026 Spring collection, focusing on technological comfort and a youthful lifestyle. Through innovative products like the 6D honeycomb core mattress, collaborations with trendy IP brands, and comprehensive empowerment of distributors, V6 Home is actively building a user-centered home ecosystem with technology at its core. The aim is to lead the industry's transformation from product sales to solution provision, jointly creating a more vibrant home furnishing industry value network.

Bhutan Boosts Environmental Compliance with Border Reforms

Bhutan Boosts Environmental Compliance with Border Reforms

Bhutan Customs plays a crucial role in environmental compliance regulation, committed to environmental protection through multi-sector collaboration, legal frameworks, and cross-border cooperation. The application of Single Window Environment (SWE) and simplified customs procedures enhance regulatory efficiency. Facing challenges in knowledge, information sharing, and technology, Bhutan Customs will strengthen cooperation, participate in international projects, and utilize advance cargo information to achieve sustainable development. This includes improving data collection and analysis for better risk assessment and targeting of illegal environmental trade.