Malaysia Customs Enhances Elearning to Train Officers

Malaysia Customs Enhances Elearning to Train Officers

Malaysia Customs has signed a new licensing agreement with the WCO to upgrade its e-learning platform to CLiKC!, aiming to enhance the capabilities of its customs officers. This marks a significant upgrade to Malaysia's customs training system, enabling the localization of WCO courses and customized training content. This initiative will improve training efficiency, reduce costs, and promote knowledge sharing, leading the way in regional customs modernization. The upgraded platform will provide better access to relevant training materials and contribute to the professional development of customs officers.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Asian Shippers Push for Transparent Pricing Fair Practices

Asian Shippers Push for Transparent Pricing Fair Practices

The Asian Shippers' Alliance annual meeting adopted an action plan to address rising ocean freight rates and opaque surcharges. The plan includes appeals to the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Organization, advocating for simplified freight rates and reasonable surcharges. It also supports supply chain security measures and urges Asian countries to develop pro-competitive maritime regulations to protect shipper rights. The alliance aims to ensure fee transparency and fair treatment for shippers in the face of increasing costs and complex fee structures in the maritime industry.

09/26/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Multimodal Transport Smart Customs Enhance Crossborder Trade Efficiency

Multimodal Transport Smart Customs Enhance Crossborder Trade Efficiency

The State Council executive meeting has deployed new policies to facilitate cross-border trade, emphasizing a dual-engine approach of multimodal transport and smart customs to optimize the business environment. The new policies aim to reduce logistics costs, improve customs clearance efficiency, and help enterprises expand into international markets. Furthermore, it will strengthen risk prevention and control, building an efficient, intelligent, and secure cross-border trade system. This initiative is expected to significantly boost trade and foster a more competitive and streamlined environment for businesses engaged in international commerce.

01/26/2026 Logistics
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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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Freight Forwarding Basics Booking and Container Release Guide

Freight Forwarding Basics Booking and Container Release Guide

This article is designed for freight forwarding novices, explaining in detail how to arrange container loading and the concept of “container release” after receiving the shipping order confirmation. It emphasizes the importance of verifying the information on the shipping order confirmation and elaborates on the container release process and the required documents. The aim is to help beginners quickly grasp the freight forwarding operation process.

08/23/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Puntarenas Port Expands As Costa Ricas Pacific Trade Hub

Puntarenas Port Expands As Costa Ricas Pacific Trade Hub

This article, from a data analyst's perspective, provides an in-depth analysis of the geographical location, port facilities, trade characteristics, and role of Puntarenas Port in Costa Rica's maritime transport system. It covers port infrastructure, climate conditions, trade features, shipping guidelines, and future development trends. The aim is to provide readers with comprehensive and practical port information and shipping reference for Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

09/29/2025 Port Encyclopedia
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2023 Investment Outlook for the Transportation Industry: Positive Spring Festival Data for Airlines and Recovery in Bulk Freight Rates

2023 Investment Outlook for the Transportation Industry: Positive Spring Festival Data for Airlines and Recovery in Bulk Freight Rates

In 2023, the transportation industry shows a positive development trend, with air passenger traffic during the Spring Festival continuously increasing, expected to achieve a year-on-year growth of 11.5%. Although there was a decline in demand in January due to the staggered Spring Festival, improvements are anticipated in February and March. Bulk shipping rates are rising, as the overall shipping industry enters a recovery phase.

01/25/2023 Logistics Industry Insights
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Bill of Lading Operation Process Explained: Key Steps from Shipping to Bill Exchange

Bill of Lading Operation Process Explained: Key Steps from Shipping to Bill Exchange

This article delves into the operations of bills of lading, highlighting the differences between original and electronic releases, and the relationships among freight forwarders, shippers, shipping companies, and destination port agents. It particularly focuses on the distinctions between direct bills and freight forwarder bills, aiding readers in clarifying the key stages in the bill of lading process, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy in shipping.

07/16/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Japan Airlines' Operations Analysis on Beijing to Dallas Fort Worth Route

Japan Airlines' Operations Analysis on Beijing to Dallas Fort Worth Route

Today, we introduce Japan Airlines (JL) and its shipping guidelines for the route from Beijing to Dallas/Fort Worth. Japan Airlines is the third largest airline globally, and we focus on the flight arrangements and operational considerations for the route via Tokyo. This includes information on flight frequency, cargo requirements, and related policy changes, aiming to provide clear shipping operational guidance and support, facilitating your freight arrangements.

07/18/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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