Class 8 Truck Orders Decline Amid Freight Slowdown Concerns

Class 8 Truck Orders Decline Amid Freight Slowdown Concerns

ACT Research data indicates that the improvement trend in Class 8 truck order backlogs stalled in June, suggesting potential challenges for the logistics industry. Key factors include economic slowdown, artificial factors, and industry cyclicality. Logistics companies should closely monitor market dynamics, optimize fleet management, invest in new technologies, strengthen risk management, and flexibly adjust their business strategies to cope with future uncertainties. This pause in backlog improvement signals a need for proactive adaptation within the logistics sector to navigate the evolving economic landscape.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Crossborder Ecommerce Achieves 72day Fulfillment Breakthrough

Crossborder Ecommerce Achieves 72day Fulfillment Breakthrough

Cross-border e-commerce logistics efficiency directly impacts seller fulfillment capabilities. Research by expert Liu Tingting reveals that leading sellers have achieved a 7.2-day fulfillment time. This achievement relies on effective control of logistics costs and continuous improvement of delivery times. Focusing on logistics efficiency is crucial for maintaining competitiveness in cross-border e-commerce. Optimizing the supply chain and leveraging technology are key factors in achieving these faster delivery times and cost savings, ultimately benefiting both sellers and consumers.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Hong Kong Files WTO Complaint Over US Tariffs

Hong Kong Files WTO Complaint Over US Tariffs

The Hong Kong SAR government has filed a complaint with the WTO regarding the US's imposition of tariffs, citing violations of WTO rules and disregard for Hong Kong's status as a separate customs territory. This action aims to protect Hong Kong's trade interests, defend multilateral trade principles, and promote the resolution of international trade disputes. Hong Kong will closely monitor developments, safeguard its trade position, and calls on the international community to jointly uphold WTO rules.

11/03/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Ethiopias Revenue Collection with Audit Upgrades

WCO Enhances Ethiopias Revenue Collection with Audit Upgrades

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Mercator Programme, supports the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) in enhancing its post-clearance audit (PCA) capabilities. This includes updating the ERCA's PCA manual to align with WCO guidelines and international best practices. The initiative aims to effectively implement the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), thereby promoting trade facilitation and economic development in Ethiopia. This capacity building effort is crucial for efficient customs operations and streamlined trade processes.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

WCO Private Sector Collaborate to Strengthen Global Supply Chains

The WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG) meeting and Policy Commission dialogue focused on business recovery, data strategy, and green customs. Participants emphasized the need to make trade facilitation measures permanent, leverage data-driven strategies for planning, and promote green customs to build a sustainable trade ecosystem. The discussions centered on jointly addressing global trade challenges and building more resilient supply chains. The aim is to foster a robust and adaptable global trade environment capable of weathering future disruptions.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guyana Upgrades Customs System to Boost Trade with WCO Aid

Guyana Upgrades Customs System to Boost Trade with WCO Aid

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Guyana's customs modernization through the 'Accelerated Trade Facilitation Programme,' focusing on strengthening the Post Clearance Audit (PCA) system and implementing the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. With support from the UK, the initiative aims to streamline customs procedures, enhance supply chain security, and boost Guyana's international trade competitiveness. The program emphasizes efficient and secure trade practices, contributing to economic growth and regional integration by fostering a more reliable and predictable trade environment.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Huazhi Big Data Enhances Jinans Foreign Trade with Digital Tools

Huazhi Big Data Enhances Jinans Foreign Trade with Digital Tools

Shandong Huazhi Big Data has been appointed as the Vice President Unit of the Jinan International Chamber of Commerce, signifying recognition of its strength in AI-driven overseas trade. The company will leverage its "JingMaoTong" system to empower Jinan's foreign trade enterprises through digital intelligence, integrated innovation, and resource sharing. This will help them reduce overseas expansion costs, explore new business models, and build a foreign trade ecosystem, injecting new impetus into the region's high-quality foreign trade development.

02/02/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mastering International Trade Practices The Key to Enhancing Crossborder Transaction Efficiency

Mastering International Trade Practices The Key to Enhancing Crossborder Transaction Efficiency

This article explores international trade practices and their importance, focusing on the 1932 Warsaw-Oxford Rules, the 1941 U.S. Foreign Trade Definitions Revision, and the 1990 International Commercial Terms (Incoterms). Understanding these trade terms aids in enhancing the efficiency of cross-border transactions, reducing disputes, and ensuring the smooth execution of contracts.

07/28/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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The Asset-laden Dilemma of Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Future Development Challenges

The Asset-laden Dilemma of Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Future Development Challenges

Cross-border e-commerce logistics face challenges due to the influence of the fully managed model, particularly a shortage of air transport capacity. While e-commerce platforms aim for light asset operations, logistics providers must undertake heavy asset investments. In the future, the industry needs to coordinate resources from all parties to achieve sustainable development.

07/23/2025 Logistics
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Heavy Truck Rental New Models: The Best Choice to Flexibly Respond to Logistics Changes

Heavy Truck Rental New Models: The Best Choice to Flexibly Respond to Logistics Changes

This article explores the strategy of logistics companies choosing heavy truck rental over purchasing during their capacity expansion. By opting for operating leases, companies only pay for usage rights, reducing financial pressure and enhancing flexibility, allowing them to quickly respond to market changes and policy adjustments. As competition intensifies, this new model has become a significant choice for firms to lower risks and improve efficiency.

07/17/2025 Logistics
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