WCO Adopts Digital Tools to Modernize Global Trade

WCO Adopts Digital Tools to Modernize Global Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) highlighted the transformative impact of digital technologies on customs at the Global Trade Conference, emphasizing the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce, big data, and blockchain applications. Acknowledging challenges such as technology integration and data standardization, the WCO is committed to building an intelligent, secure, and efficient global trade ecosystem, driving the digital transformation of customs worldwide. It aims to facilitate trade while ensuring security and compliance through innovative digital solutions.

01/08/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Can Xueersi Match New Orientals Livestreaming Ecommerce Success

Can Xueersi Match New Orientals Livestreaming Ecommerce Success

Xueersi's transition to live streaming e-commerce shows initial success, with impressive sales of educational books, sparking discussions about its imitation of New Oriental. While achieving some progress in the educational book market, Xueersi still needs to focus on differentiated competition, content innovation, and brand building to stand out in the fierce market competition and achieve its transformation goals. This includes developing unique offerings and strengthening its brand image to attract and retain customers in the evolving landscape.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Postal Suspensions Disrupt Crossborder Ecommerce with China

Postal Suspensions Disrupt Crossborder Ecommerce with China

The pandemic has disrupted cross-border logistics, with postal services and couriers like UPS and DHL suspending some services to China. The global shipping market is volatile, reshaping e-commerce payment systems and market structures. Sellers should closely monitor logistics updates, optimize inventory management, diversify markets, enhance customer communication, explore innovative logistics solutions, and embrace digital transformation to overcome these challenges. Adaptability and strategic planning are crucial for navigating the evolving landscape and maintaining business continuity.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Kroger Gatik Deploy Autonomous Cold Chain Trucks

Kroger Gatik Deploy Autonomous Cold Chain Trucks

Kroger and Gatik have partnered to launch an autonomous refrigerated delivery service in Dallas, aiming to improve e-commerce order fulfillment speed, reduce operating costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency. This collaboration marks a new phase in the application of autonomous driving technology within the retail supply chain, foreshadowing a transformation in future retail logistics models. The service leverages self-driving vehicles to transport temperature-sensitive goods, potentially revolutionizing how groceries and other perishables are delivered to consumers.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Amazons Value Falls Below 1T As Sellers Face Holiday Slump

Amazons Value Falls Below 1T As Sellers Face Holiday Slump

Amazon's Q3 financial report reveals a slowdown in growth, with its market capitalization falling below $1 trillion. Facing reduced storage capacity and economic challenges, sellers need to refine operations, diversify channels, expand into emerging markets, and improve supply chain efficiency to break through. Capitalizing on the holiday shopping season is crucial. Amazon's transformation and the trend of refined operations in the e-commerce industry are noteworthy. This requires sellers to be more strategic and adaptable in a competitive landscape.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Apparel Industry Turns to Live Streaming for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

Apparel Industry Turns to Live Streaming for Crossborder Ecommerce Growth

The fashion industry faces challenges such as declining revenue and reduced profits, prompting business owners to turn to live streaming for transformation. Chinese fashion cross-border e-commerce holds a significant position in the global market due to its industrial chain advantages, but still needs to transform and upgrade. By focusing on precise product selection, brand globalization, and creating compelling consumption scenarios, businesses can seize opportunities in the US, Europe, and emerging markets to achieve sustainable development.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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USPS Adapts to Ecommerce Decline Amid Transformation Efforts

USPS Adapts to Ecommerce Decline Amid Transformation Efforts

The USPS released its Q1 financial report, showing revenue growth but a decline in package volume, and a narrowed net loss. The e-commerce boom is fading, and competition is intensifying. Strategic transformation is crucial, requiring improved efficiency, reduced costs, and business expansion to adapt to evolving consumer demands. The USPS needs to modernize its operations and diversify its services to remain competitive in the evolving logistics landscape. Successfully navigating these challenges will determine its long-term sustainability.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Temus Supply Chain Shift Alters Chinese Manufacturing Dynamics

Temus Supply Chain Shift Alters Chinese Manufacturing Dynamics

Temu's rise is attributed to China's robust supply chain system. Faced with slowing global e-commerce growth, Temu heavily invests in the Chinese supply chain by deeply empowering industrial belt merchants, building a super factory system, and constructing a full-chain cross-border logistics network. The new quality transformation of China's supply chain, characterized by high quality and branding, provides Temu with new growth opportunities, helping Chinese brands go global and enhancing their position in the global value chain.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Packaging Industry Boosts Automation Amid Pandemic Ecommerce Demand

Packaging Industry Boosts Automation Amid Pandemic Ecommerce Demand

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the automation transformation in the packaging industry, with companies facing labor shortages and surging e-commerce demands. Secondary packaging is becoming a key area for automation, and technologies such as collaborative robots and remote maintenance are increasingly prevalent. Human-machine collaboration will be a major trend in the future of the packaging industry. This shift aims to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance resilience in the face of evolving market dynamics.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Expands Supply Chain Dominance in Ecommerce

Amazon Expands Supply Chain Dominance in Ecommerce

Amazon has launched an end-to-end automated supply chain service, aiming to provide sellers with a comprehensive solution from production to delivery. This service integrates Amazon's global logistics network, warehousing and distribution, Partnered Carrier Program, and Multi-Channel Fulfillment capabilities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and help sellers expand sales channels and enhance customer experience. This move marks Amazon's further expansion in the logistics field and foreshadows a profound transformation in e-commerce supply chain management models.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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