Cocoa Giants Pledge to End Deforestation in West Africa

Cocoa Giants Pledge to End Deforestation in West Africa

Twelve global cocoa giants are collaborating with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to eliminate deforestation in the cocoa supply chain. Initially focusing on Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the project aims to build a sustainable cocoa production ecosystem by improving farmer livelihoods, addressing climate change, eliminating child labor, and preventing diseases. Working with the African Development Bank and governments, the initiative promotes crop diversification to achieve unified environmental, economic, and social benefits. This collaborative effort seeks to ensure a more responsible and resilient future for the cocoa industry and the forests it impacts.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Industryacademia Partnership Aims to Strengthen Logistics Talent Pipeline

Industryacademia Partnership Aims to Strengthen Logistics Talent Pipeline

To address logistics challenges arising from global trade shifts, an industry-academia collaboration program will launch in 2026. It aims to cultivate future talent in material handling, supply chain, and logistics through practical learning and industry exchange, enhancing supply chain efficiency and resilience. Targeting high school students, university students, and educators, the program fosters continuous development within the logistics sector. The initiative seeks to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape and contribute to a more robust and adaptable supply chain ecosystem.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Guide to Managing Currency Risks in Crossborder Ecommerce

Guide to Managing Currency Risks in Crossborder Ecommerce

This paper delves into the exchange rate risks faced by cross-border e-commerce businesses. It introduces comprehensive exchange rate risk management solutions, leveraging the diverse tools offered by Dashu Cross-border. The content covers the challenges and responses to exchange rate risks, the functionalities and applications of Dashu Cross-border's toolbox, the holistic service ecosystem for cross-border e-commerce, and includes case studies and future prospects. It aims to provide businesses with a complete understanding and practical strategies for mitigating exchange rate volatility in the global marketplace.

01/20/2026 Exchange Rate Query
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WCO Enhances Crossborder Ecommerce to Simplify Global Trade

WCO Enhances Crossborder Ecommerce to Simplify Global Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) actively participated in the UNCTAD E-commerce Week, focusing on streamlining cross-border e-commerce processes to promote inclusive global trade growth. The WCO contributes to building an efficient, secure, and convenient cross-border e-commerce ecosystem by focusing on four key areas, collaborating with international organizations, and embracing the digital future. These efforts aim to inject new impetus into global economic growth. The WCO's involvement highlights the importance of customs administrations in facilitating and securing the rapidly evolving landscape of e-commerce.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Douyin Reports Gen Zdriven Beauty Trends in China

Douyin Reports Gen Zdriven Beauty Trends in China

This article delves into emerging personal care consumption trends on Douyin E-commerce, covering areas like hand, body, oral, mood, makeup, scalp, base makeup, neck, and facial cleansing. These trends reflect young consumers' pursuit of 'value for money' and their preference for personalized, efficacious, and emotionally appealing products. Douyin E-commerce, through initiatives like the 'New Brand Fan Appreciation Day,' helps new brands capitalize on platform opportunities and achieve rapid growth. The focus is on understanding how these emerging brands are leveraging Douyin's unique ecosystem to connect with consumers and build brand awareness.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Douyin Awards Redefine Beauty Ecommerce with Sustainable Focus

Douyin Awards Redefine Beauty Ecommerce with Sustainable Focus

The 2025 Douyin Mall Beauty Awards reconstructs the narrative logic of new product launches, emphasizing authentic user experiences and the content ecosystem, shifting from functional competition to value innovation. Through online "One Test Wonder" campaigns and offline sample festivals, it builds a resonant online-offline promotion model. The initiative encourages brands to create high-quality content, prioritize user engagement, and transition from short-term buzz to long-term value, providing new growth strategies for the beauty industry. It's about moving beyond features to focus on what truly matters to the consumer.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Manomano Taps 600B European Home Garden Market

Manomano Taps 600B European Home Garden Market

This paper delves into the growth strategies of ManoMano, a European e-commerce platform specializing in home and garden products. It provides a detailed analysis of its development history, market data, and core competencies. ManoMano's success is attributed to its vertical positioning, community ecosystem, dual-wheel drive approach, and localized operations. The article also explores the opportunities and challenges for Chinese sellers entering the European market, offering corresponding recommendations for success within this specific e-commerce sector. The analysis highlights key factors for consideration in the European home and garden e-commerce landscape.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Tackles Ecommerce Challenges at Davos Forum

WCO Tackles Ecommerce Challenges at Davos Forum

The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization attended the Davos Forum, focusing on the opportunities and challenges presented by cross-border e-commerce. Through multilateral meetings, the crucial role of customs in trade facilitation was emphasized. The Secretary General actively advocated for data sharing, technology application, and international cooperation, aiming to build a secure and efficient cross-border e-commerce ecosystem and enhance the influence of customs in global trade. The discussions highlighted the need for collaborative efforts to address evolving complexities and ensure seamless trade flows in the digital age.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guangdongs yue Trade Global Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce

Guangdongs yue Trade Global Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce

Guangdong Yue Trade Global Technology Co., Ltd. centers around the "Yue Trade Global" brand project, integrating high-quality supply chains and cross-border e-commerce resources to build a comprehensive online service platform and host various thematic events. It aims to assist Guangdong enterprises in expanding overseas markets, construct a cross-border e-commerce talent ecosystem, and contribute to the high-quality development of Guangdong's trade. This initiative strengthens Guangdong's position in global commerce by fostering international partnerships and providing essential resources for businesses seeking to thrive in the international marketplace.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazons Logistics Growth Tests 3PL Partnerships

Amazons Logistics Growth Tests 3PL Partnerships

Amazon's increasing focus on its own logistics operations has raised concerns about its relationship with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Driven by revenue growth and rising logistics costs, Amazon is seeking more efficient logistics solutions. Through building its own logistics network and technological innovation, Amazon is reshaping the logistics landscape. Experts believe that Amazon and 3PL companies will maintain a competitive and cooperative relationship in the long term, jointly building a more efficient and intelligent logistics ecosystem. Amazon's strategy will likely impact the future of supply chain management.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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