Uzbekistan Joins SECOWCO Program to Enhance Trade Efficiency

Uzbekistan Joins SECOWCO Program to Enhance Trade Efficiency

Uzbekistan joined the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme to enhance customs efficiency and optimize the business environment. The project supports capacity building and organizational development, strengthens post-clearance audits, and conducts release time studies, promoting economic growth and regional connectivity. This initiative aligns with global trade facilitation trends and is expected to modernize Uzbekistan's customs, optimize regulations, and improve services. It aims to contribute significantly to the country's economic development and regional cooperation.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Serbia Boosts Customs Strategy with WCO Assistance

Serbia Boosts Customs Strategy with WCO Assistance

With the support of the World Customs Organization, Serbian Customs has enhanced its overall strategic management capabilities through strategic planning and the development of a performance indicator system. By fostering international cooperation, optimizing processes, and shifting mindsets, Serbian Customs is progressing towards greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability. This transformation contributes to the country's economic development and the global trade order, aligning with international best practices and promoting a more streamlined and effective customs administration.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in Americas Caribbean

WCO Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in Americas Caribbean

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Americas and Caribbean region celebrated International Customs Day, emphasizing the theme of "Recovery, Renewal, Resilience." The focus was on technology empowerment, international cooperation, green development, and a people-centered approach. The aim is to reshape sustainable global supply chains, contributing to global trade security and economic prosperity. The celebration highlighted the importance of customs administrations in building resilient and adaptable systems to face future challenges and support global recovery efforts.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Qingdao Expo 2026 to Showcase Chinas Booming Livestock Sector

Qingdao Expo 2026 to Showcase Chinas Booming Livestock Sector

The 2026 China (Qingdao) Livestock Expo, themed "Ecology First, Green Development," brings together domestic and international enterprises across the livestock industry chain, providing a golden platform for display, exchange, and cooperation. The expo precisely targets buyers, helping companies expand their markets, enhance their brands, and seize the trillion-dollar opportunities in the livestock industry. It showcases innovative technologies and sustainable practices, fostering a future of environmentally responsible and economically prosperous livestock farming.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Winter Storms Push Truckload Rates to Record Highs in January

Winter Storms Push Truckload Rates to Record Highs in January

Recent data from DAT Freight & Analytics reveals that US freight volume hit a historic high in January due to the impact of cold weather, leading to a surge in spot rates. Experts analyze that this is not a long-term trend, and the market is expected to return to seasonal patterns in the future. Shippers and carriers need to flexibly adjust strategies, optimize transportation networks, strengthen cooperation, and leverage technology to cope with market changes.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mongolia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via HS Rules Advance Rulings

Mongolia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via HS Rules Advance Rulings

With the support of the World Customs Organization, Mongolia successfully hosted a national workshop on the HS Nomenclature and Advance Rulings, aimed at enhancing the commodity classification skills of customs officials and addressing the increasingly complex challenges of international trade. Through international cooperation and experience exchange, Mongolian Customs is committed to improving efficiency, promoting trade facilitation, and contributing to national budget revenue. The workshop emphasized practical application and knowledge sharing to strengthen customs operations.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts WCO Strategy for Regional Leadership

Gambia Revenue Authority Adopts WCO Strategy for Regional Leadership

With the support of the World Customs Organization, The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) launched strategic management reforms to enhance organizational efficiency and strategic execution. Through assessment, roadmap development, and strengthening project management systems, the GRA aims to become a West African tax model, contributing to regional development. The reforms are expected to improve revenue collection, streamline processes, and foster greater international cooperation in tax matters, ultimately boosting The Gambia's economic growth and stability.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Zambia Zimbabwe Enhance Trade Via Customs Data Link

Zambia Zimbabwe Enhance Trade Via Customs Data Link

Zambia and Zimbabwe are collaborating to promote customs data interconnectivity, aiming to improve cross-border trade efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security. With technical support from the World Customs Organization, the two countries are unifying data standards, establishing information packages, and refining legal frameworks. This lays a solid foundation for future cooperation and provides valuable experience for other African nations. This initiative heralds a future of more efficient and convenient cross-border trade.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Trade Strategies to Reduce Ocean Freight Costs

Global Trade Strategies to Reduce Ocean Freight Costs

This article delves into the various factors influencing shipping company charges in foreign trade, including routes, cargo characteristics, bunker adjustment factor (BAF), currency adjustment factor (CAF), port surcharges, peak season surcharges (PSS), and transit time. It aims to help foreign trade enterprises accurately calculate transportation costs, negotiate more favorable cooperation terms, and ultimately enhance their competitiveness in global trade. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective cost management and securing optimal shipping agreements.

01/26/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Cambodiasaudi Arabia Trade Growth Spurs Investment Prospects

Cambodiasaudi Arabia Trade Growth Spurs Investment Prospects

Cambodia and Saudi Arabia are accelerating their economic and trade cooperation, witnessing a surge in trade volume. Saudi Arabia plans to invest in four key sectors in Cambodia: energy, agriculture, food security, and infrastructure. This move is expected to bring new growth opportunities to Cambodia, optimize its foreign trade structure, enhance industrial competitiveness, and improve people's livelihoods. Cambodian businesses are encouraged to seize this opportunity and actively expand into the Middle Eastern market.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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