Supply Chain Executives Discuss Digital Shift at Nextgen Conference

Supply Chain Executives Discuss Digital Shift at Nextgen Conference

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together 200+ industry leaders, focusing on cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and digital twins to discuss supply chain resilience and sustainable development. Through case studies and high-level networking, the conference provides enterprises with strategies and opportunities for digital transformation and building efficient, resilient supply chains. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the complexities of the modern supply chain landscape and leveraging innovation for competitive advantage.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tonga Honors Crown Princes Birthday with Cultural Festivities

Tonga Honors Crown Princes Birthday with Cultural Festivities

The birthday of Tongan Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala is a national holiday in Tonga. It is celebrated with solemn official ceremonies and vibrant cultural activities, marking the Crown Prince's birth and expressing hopes for the nation's future. The festivities not only demonstrate the Tongan people's respect and support for the monarchy but also convey their hopes and visions for the country's development. The celebration is a key event showcasing Tongan traditions and national pride.

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Temu SHEIN Reshape Freight Forwarding with Fast Supply Chains

Temu SHEIN Reshape Freight Forwarding with Fast Supply Chains

The rapid supply chain models of Temu and SHEIN pose multiple challenges to freight forwarding companies, including cost, timeliness, compliance, and service quality. Freight forwarders need to restructure their service chains, optimize costs, improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, upgrade services, and promote digital transformation to adapt to the demands of e-commerce platforms and achieve sustainable development. This requires a fundamental rethinking of traditional practices and a proactive approach to embracing new technologies and strategies.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO JICA Boost Customs Training in Pacific Islands

WCO JICA Boost Customs Training in Pacific Islands

The WCO/JICA joint project implements an Advanced Training of Trainers program in Pacific Island Countries. It aims to enhance the autonomous training capabilities of these countries' customs administrations in areas like customs valuation and commodity classification. This is achieved by building a regional pool of trainers and developing customized training materials. Ultimately, the project contributes to regional economic development by strengthening customs expertise and promoting efficient trade practices within the Pacific Island region.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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West Africa Enhances Customs Skills with Origin Rules Training

West Africa Enhances Customs Skills with Origin Rules Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are jointly advancing the Rules of Origin 'Pool of Trainers' project in West Africa. A workshop held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, aimed to enhance the capacity of West African customs administrations in implementing rules of origin. The initiative focuses on developing experienced trainers and establishing a sustainable training system to facilitate trade and economic development within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Mali Customs Adopts Competencybased HRM for Modernization

Mali Customs Adopts Competencybased HRM for Modernization

With the support of the WCO, Mali Customs has initiated HRM modernization reforms, employing a competency model to enhance personnel quality. Facing challenges, the reform aims to build a modern HRM system to promote development. The focus is on improving employee skills and performance through a structured framework, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective customs administration. This initiative is crucial for Mali Customs to meet international standards and facilitate trade.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Pacific Islands Boost Tax Revenue with Regional Training

Pacific Islands Boost Tax Revenue with Regional Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), launched the 'Master Training Program (MTP)' to enhance the revenue management capacity of Customs administrations in Pacific Island Countries. The program focuses on developing tax experts and improving the accuracy of customs valuation and HS code classification, thereby promoting trade facilitation and sustainable economic development. Pacific Island Customs administrations have identified revenue-related issues as a primary focus of the MTP.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Kyrgyzstans Customs for Trade Efficiency

WCO Enhances Kyrgyzstans Customs for Trade Efficiency

The WCO, in collaboration with the OSCE, is assisting the Kyrgyz Republic Customs in launching a new round of Time Release Study (TRS). This initiative aims to optimize customs clearance procedures, reduce trade costs, and promote economic development within the country. By analyzing the time taken for goods to be released, the study will identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement in the customs process, ultimately leading to enhanced trade facilitation and increased efficiency.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Sellers Urged to Prioritize Content for Growth

Amazon Sellers Urged to Prioritize Content for Growth

This article delves into the current traffic bottleneck faced by cross-border e-commerce businesses, proposing a solution centered around a "content-first" approach. It emphasizes the importance of optimizing product quality and Amazon product pages while adhering to platform rules to improve traffic efficiency and rebuild user trust. Ultimately, this strategy aims to achieve sustainable business growth. Under new policies, sellers who prioritize content will find themselves with new development opportunities.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Epromissory Note Market Adapts to New Compliance Demands

Global Epromissory Note Market Adapts to New Compliance Demands

This electronic accounts receivable training camp is led by experts with 16 years of platform experience. It focuses on the latest regulatory policies, provides in-depth interpretation of the filing process and practical difficulties, and analyzes the market landscape and response strategies. The course aims to help practitioners systematically master the new regulations, clarify development paths, and promote continuous business innovation on the basis of compliant operations, tapping into a trillion-dollar market.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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