Senegal Customs Improves Leadership Training with WCO Backing

Senegal Customs Improves Leadership Training with WCO Backing

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a leadership and management capacity development workshop in Senegal, aimed at enhancing the leadership, strategic management, and change management skills of Senegalese customs officials. Through interactive teaching methods, case studies, and international experience sharing, the workshop helped participants master key management skills, improve customs administration, and promote economic development. The goal was to empower officials to effectively lead their teams and implement modern customs practices.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Firms Adopt Digital Supply Chains to Enhance Customer Value

Firms Adopt Digital Supply Chains to Enhance Customer Value

With the advancement of digitalization, modern Supply Chain Management (SCM) software offers businesses real-time visibility and efficient logistics support. By integrating warehouse management, transportation management, and artificial intelligence, companies can better forecast demand and enhance customer satisfaction, gaining a competitive edge in a fiercely contested market.

08/02/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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GS1 Standards Simplify Customs Boost Global Trade Efficiency

GS1 Standards Simplify Customs Boost Global Trade Efficiency

GS1 global standards are facilitating the standardization, digitalization, and unification of customs product classification, addressing existing complexities, inefficiencies, and conflicts. Utilizing key elements like GTIN, GPC, and GDSN, and incorporating China's pioneering practices of linking GTIN with HS codes, pilot projects have shown initial success. Moving forward, GS1 will continue to strengthen cooperation, promote standardized product classification, and facilitate global trade.

11/03/2025 Customs Knowledge
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16th China International Logistics Festival to Be Held in Xi'an Building a Logistics Hub on the New Silk Road

16th China International Logistics Festival to Be Held in Xi'an Building a Logistics Hub on the New Silk Road

The 16th China International Logistics Festival will take place from April 8 to 10, 2024, in Xi'an, focusing on logistics development under the New Silk Road. This major event will gather experts and leaders from various sectors, featuring forums and exhibitions to explore international logistics cooperation and regional economic opportunities, promote trade exchanges, and support Xi'an in becoming a global logistics hub.

04/05/2024 Logistics
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Reforming the West Land-sea New Corridor to Enhance Iron-sea Combined Transport Capacity

Reforming the West Land-sea New Corridor to Enhance Iron-sea Combined Transport Capacity

The New Western Land-Sea Corridor faces multiple challenges in enhancing its iron-sea intermodal transportation capabilities, including inadequate infrastructure, weak industrial coordination, and a lack of regional cooperation. By strengthening infrastructure development, integrating resources, and optimizing policy guidance, it is possible to improve the overall transportation efficiency of this corridor, thereby supporting the economic development of the western region.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Customs General Administration Partners with Ningbo Shipping Exchange to Build Maritime Silk Road Trade Index

Customs General Administration Partners with Ningbo Shipping Exchange to Build Maritime Silk Road Trade Index

The General Administration of Customs has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ningbo Shipping Exchange to promote the research of the Maritime Silk Road Trade Index and the Export Leading Index. This initiative aims to provide data support for small and medium-sized enterprises and government decision-making, while also aiding the research and analysis of the global trade situation.

07/24/2025 Logistics
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Exploring The Close Relationship Between International Freight Forwarding And Logistics

Exploring The Close Relationship Between International Freight Forwarding And Logistics

This article examines the relationship between international freight forwarding and logistics, highlighting freight forwarding as a key component of global logistics. Logistics encompasses not only domestic express and transportation but also broader functions like warehousing and distribution. It also introduces WIFFA, the International Freight Forwarders Alliance, which promotes credit cooperation and information sharing within the industry to foster healthy development.

07/16/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Global Customs Crackdown Nets 213 Million Fake Goods

Global Customs Crackdown Nets 213 Million Fake Goods

Operation TIGRE 3, a joint customs initiative, seized 21.3 million counterfeit and pirated items worldwide. Coordinated by the World Customs Organization, the operation involved customs administrations globally using risk analysis and international cooperation to effectively combat the cross-border flow of fake goods. This action significantly contributes to cleaning up the market environment, protecting intellectual property rights, and safeguarding consumer interests.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Ocean Freight Rates Surge Amid Uschina Trade Strain

Ocean Freight Rates Surge Amid Uschina Trade Strain

The surge in China-US ocean freight rates stems from pandemic-induced supply-demand imbalances, leading to reduced shipping capacity, port congestion, and surging demand. This intensifies cost pressures on exporters, drives up consumer prices, and disrupts supply chains. Mitigation strategies include increasing shipping capacity, optimizing port operations, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting digital transformation to stabilize the global trade chain.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Avian Flu Worsens Inflation Strains Hormels Turkey Supply

Avian Flu Worsens Inflation Strains Hormels Turkey Supply

The avian influenza outbreak significantly impacted Hormel's turkey business, causing an 80% drop in sales. Supply chain disruptions led to price increases. The company is actively responding by adjusting sales strategies and strengthening biosecurity measures. This outbreak not only affects corporate performance but also impacts consumers and the overall economy, highlighting the importance of strengthened cooperation and joint response efforts.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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