Guide to Protecting Fashion Designs in Global Ecommerce

Guide to Protecting Fashion Designs in Global Ecommerce

This paper delves into intellectual property protection strategies in fashion design. It proposes a tiered protection scheme – "trademark + copyright + design patent + utility model patent" – targeting different design elements like patterns, colors, and silhouettes. Furthermore, it offers compliance advice for cross-border e-commerce businesses, helping them effectively protect original designs in overseas markets and enhance brand competitiveness. The paper aims to provide practical guidance for safeguarding fashion designs in the context of global trade and intellectual property rights.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Kaishans Geothermal Ammonia Project Boosts East Africas Clean Energy

Kaishans Geothermal Ammonia Project Boosts East Africas Clean Energy

Kaisan Group of China is investing in Kenya to build the world's first geothermal-powered green ammonia and green fertilizer project. Utilizing Kenya's abundant geothermal resources, the project aims to produce 200,000 tons of green ammonia and green fertilizer annually. It aims to ensure Kenya's food security, reduce reliance on fertilizer imports, and promote the green energy transition in East Africa. This project serves as a model for China-Africa energy cooperation and holds significant economic and social importance.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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OZON Expands Crossborder Ecommerce Opportunities in Russia

OZON Expands Crossborder Ecommerce Opportunities in Russia

The Russian e-commerce platform OZON is rapidly growing, offering Chinese sellers a new opportunity to enter the CIS market. The OZON cross-border store model provides sellers with a direct sales channel. Key considerations for joining include product selection, logistics, and customer service. By seizing the OZON opportunity, sellers can gain a first-mover advantage in the Russian e-commerce market and achieve business growth. Focus on understanding the local market and adapting strategies for success.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Bostons Boutique Ports Drive Niche Logistics Growth

Bostons Boutique Ports Drive Niche Logistics Growth

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has successfully created a "small but beautiful" logistics model for the Port of Boston through precise positioning, strategic investment, and diversification. The port focuses on sea-air intermodal transport, local distribution networks, and actively expands shipping routes. By balancing the structure of import and export goods, it stands out in a highly competitive market. This approach provides valuable lessons for other ports looking to differentiate themselves and optimize their operations with targeted investments.

02/12/2026 Logistics
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Boston Port Thrives with Niche Strategy in Competitive Market

Boston Port Thrives with Niche Strategy in Competitive Market

Boston Harbor has carved out a niche as a 'small but sophisticated' port by focusing on its locational advantages, strategic positioning, infrastructure investments, route network expansion, diversified cargo structure, and cold chain logistics. The application of data analytics will further enhance its operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. A sustainable development strategy ensures its future competitiveness. This approach allows Boston Harbor to effectively compete despite its smaller scale, demonstrating a successful model of differentiation within the port logistics industry.

02/12/2026 Logistics
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Temu Introduces Semimanaged Logistics for Overseas Sellers

Temu Introduces Semimanaged Logistics for Overseas Sellers

Temu is launching a "Semi-Managed" mode, initially in the US and later expanding to Europe. This model targets overseas warehouse sellers, who will handle order import and fulfillment, eliminating the domestic logistics process. The aim is to shorten delivery times, enhance platform competitiveness, and attract more high-quality sellers. By allowing sellers to manage their own inventory and fulfillment from overseas warehouses, Temu hopes to offer faster shipping and a wider selection of products to its customers.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Reorder Point Systems Enhance Inventory Management Efficiency

Reorder Point Systems Enhance Inventory Management Efficiency

The Reorder Point System is a replenishment model triggered by a predetermined 'reorder point' based on inventory levels, suitable for products with stable and continuous demand, as well as MRO materials. It addresses uncertainties by forecasting lead time demand and establishing safety stock, aiming for inventory optimization. Accurate demand forecasting, periodic adjustment of the reorder point, and optimization of replenishment lead times are crucial for the system's effective operation. This helps maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing stockouts.

02/03/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Chinese Manufacturers Dominate Eastern Europe Ecommerce with Lowcost Goods

Chinese Manufacturers Dominate Eastern Europe Ecommerce with Lowcost Goods

Joom rapidly captured the Eastern European e-commerce market with its low-price strategy, social sharing, and efficient logistics, becoming an important platform for Chinese manufacturing going global. By analyzing its business model, operational strategies, and market insights, this study reveals how Joom leverages its supply chain advantages and data-driven approach to break through in a highly competitive market. It provides Chinese sellers with an effective path to tap into the goldmine of the Eastern European market.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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East Africa Launches Customs Capacity Building Program

East Africa Launches Customs Capacity Building Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) joint project, 'Train-the-Trainers Programme', has made significant progress in East Africa, enhancing customs capacity by developing a pool of post-clearance audit experts and creating training materials. The project innovatively adopted a 'virtual working group' model during the pandemic to ensure its smooth continuation. Moving forward, the project will further improve training skills and build a sustainable mechanism for customs capacity enhancement in the region.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tiktok Shop Ends Seller Shipping in US Logistics Overhaul

Tiktok Shop Ends Seller Shipping in US Logistics Overhaul

TikTok Shop US has announced new logistics rules, abolishing the self-fulfillment model and mandating sellers to use official logistics. This aims to improve fulfillment experience and standardize platform operations. Sellers need to actively adjust their strategies to adapt to the new rules, choose suitable official logistics solutions, and optimize inventory management to cope with the changes. This shift signifies a move towards greater control and standardization within the TikTok Shop ecosystem for cross-border e-commerce.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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