West Africa Customs Modernization Enhances Revenue Training

West Africa Customs Modernization Enhances Revenue Training

The West African Customs Administration Modernization (WACAM) project, funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), aims to enhance customs management in West Africa through regional workshops and national support. A recent resource mobilization workshop received positive feedback, and future efforts will focus on stakeholder relations. This initiative contributes to improving customs efficiency and promoting regional economic development in West Africa.

Reforming the West Land-sea New Corridor to Enhance Iron-sea Combined Transport Capacity

Reforming the West Land-sea New Corridor to Enhance Iron-sea Combined Transport Capacity

The New Western Land-Sea Corridor faces multiple challenges in enhancing its iron-sea intermodal transportation capabilities, including inadequate infrastructure, weak industrial coordination, and a lack of regional cooperation. By strengthening infrastructure development, integrating resources, and optimizing policy guidance, it is possible to improve the overall transportation efficiency of this corridor, thereby supporting the economic development of the western region.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Wcos 2021 SAFE Framework Enhances Global Trade Security

Wcos 2021 SAFE Framework Enhances Global Trade Security

The World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework 2021 has been officially released, adding a core element of cooperation between customs and other government agencies, and revising content such as smart security devices and mutual recognition arrangements. It aims to enhance supply chain security, efficiency, and transparency, reduce trade costs, and promote global trade facilitation and sustainable development. The updated framework emphasizes collaboration and technology to improve the overall security and flow of goods across international borders.

Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

Malawi Strengthens Wildlife Trade Enforcement Via INAMA Project

The World Customs Organization's INAMA Project aims to enhance the capacity of developing countries' customs administrations to combat illegal wildlife trade. From 2019-2020, the project conducted risk management capacity assessment and enhancement activities in Malawi. Through training and cooperation, it helped the Malawi Revenue Authority strengthen risk identification and response, and promoted regional collaboration to combat illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species. The project focused on improving customs officials' skills in detecting and intercepting illegal wildlife products.