Ihealth Wins Major US Contracts During COVID19 Testing Surge

Ihealth Wins Major US Contracts During COVID19 Testing Surge

Andon Health experienced a sales surge during Black Friday with its iHealth test kits and secured a 1.367 billion RMB order from the US government. Its success is attributed to cultivating the local market, capitalizing on the pandemic, compliant operations, and brand building. Andon Health's experience offers valuable lessons for cross-border e-commerce sellers. Key takeaways include product selection, localization, compliance, branding, and seizing opportunities. By focusing on these areas, other businesses can potentially replicate similar success in the global market.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tiktok Fuels Social Commerce Boom Reshaping Retail Trends

Tiktok Fuels Social Commerce Boom Reshaping Retail Trends

This article analyzes the marketing power of the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag, exploring how brands can effectively market through viral videos, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and differentiated products. It highlights the significant impact of User-Generated Content (UGC) in driving sales and building brand awareness within the TikTok ecosystem. The analysis also points out potential risks associated with relying solely on viral trends and discusses future trends in TikTok marketing and social commerce, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and long-term engagement strategies.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mongolia Enhances Customs Audits with Wcobacked System

Mongolia Enhances Customs Audits with Wcobacked System

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Mongolian Customs in building an effective Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system to enhance regulatory efficiency, increase revenue collection, and promote trade facilitation. Through diagnostic missions and workshops, the WCO is tailoring solutions for Mongolian Customs, emphasizing internal process optimization, multi-agency cooperation, and voluntary compliance by businesses. This initiative aims to modernize Mongolian Customs and improve its overall performance in line with international standards, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and transparent trade environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malawi Customs Strengthened Against Wildlife Trafficking

Malawi Customs Strengthened Against Wildlife Trafficking

The INAMA Project aims to enhance the capacity of Malawi Customs to combat illegal wildlife trade. Through diagnostic assessments, training implementation, and risk management workshops, the project assists Malawi Customs in building risk defenses. It strengthens cooperation with customs administrations of other countries to jointly address the global challenge of illegal wildlife trade, protect endangered species, maintain national security, and facilitate trade. The project ultimately contributes to a more secure and sustainable future by mitigating risks associated with wildlife trafficking.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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West Africa Customs Adopts Gender Equality to Boost Trade

West Africa Customs Adopts Gender Equality to Boost Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is implementing a Gender Equality and Diversity (GED) capacity-building project in West Africa. Through workshops, assessments, and action plans, the project aims to enhance the GED awareness and practical capabilities of customs administrations in countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. This initiative seeks to promote a more equitable, inclusive, and efficient customs system, ultimately facilitating trade and fostering economic development in the region. The project focuses on improving internal policies and practices within the customs administrations.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Expertise

Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Audits with Maldives Expertise

Supported by the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme, a delegation from Uzbekistan Customs visited the Maldives to study post-clearance audit. Through experience exchange and practical exercises, Uzbekistan learned about the Maldives' best practices in risk management and trader compliance. Adapting these practices to their own context, Uzbekistan developed reform plans to improve its national post-clearance audit system and promote trade facilitation. The visit focused on building capacity and understanding practical implementation of modern audit techniques for enhanced efficiency.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Sri Lanka Customs Enhances Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

Sri Lanka Customs Enhances Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) workshop in Sri Lanka to enhance the Sri Lankan Customs' PCA capabilities, optimize the trade environment, and increase revenue collection. Through expert guidance and practical exercises, the workshop aimed to help Sri Lankan Customs develop more efficient PCA processes, improve clearance efficiency, enhance corporate compliance awareness, and promote trade development. It focused on building a robust and effective PCA system to ensure accurate revenue collection and streamlined trade procedures.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Customsbusiness Partnerships Boost Global Trade Efficiency

Customsbusiness Partnerships Boost Global Trade Efficiency

This guide aims to help businesses build effective customs cooperation relationships. It systematically explains how to establish and optimize partnerships with customs through four parts: cooperation philosophy, practical guidelines, best practices, and advanced cooperation, achieving mutual benefit. The guide provides phased practical methods and rich case studies to help companies improve customs clearance efficiency, reduce risks, and ultimately enhance competitiveness. It focuses on building a strong foundation for long-term collaboration and achieving trade facilitation goals through enhanced customs-business partnerships.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Framework Enhances Customs Efficiency in Burundi

WCO Framework Enhances Customs Efficiency in Burundi

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Burundi Customs in building a national risk management framework to improve clearance efficiency and promote trade facilitation. By developing risk management policies, strategies, and action plans, and aligning them with regional frameworks, Burundi will be better positioned to implement its AEO program and fulfill its commitments under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. This initiative aims to contribute to Burundi's sustainable economic development by enhancing customs operations and fostering a more predictable and efficient trading environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Laos Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Customs Reform

Laos Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Customs Reform

In 2017, the WCO conducted a tariff classification capacity building project in Laos to improve its classification skills, establish an advance ruling system, and implement HS 2017. Through workshops, tool applications, and expert guidance, the capacity of Lao Customs officials was enhanced, laying the foundation for trade facilitation. The experience of Chinese Customs also provided a reference for Laos. This initiative serves as a model of international cooperation in promoting trade facilitation and contributes to the economic development of Laos.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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