Ports and Customs Collaboration Boosts Global Supply Chain Efficiency

Ports and Customs Collaboration Boosts Global Supply Chain Efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) jointly held a seminar to strengthen customs-port cooperation and improve global supply chain efficiency. Both parties emphasized the necessity of collaboration and explored ways to break down barriers and achieve mutual trust and benefit through digitalization and standardization. This seminar marks a new stage in customs-port cooperation, foreshadowing new opportunities for global trade development.

01/26/2026 Port Encyclopedia
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Chinas Suzhou Institute Partners with Ocean Star to Boost Ecommerce Talent

Chinas Suzhou Institute Partners with Ocean Star to Boost Ecommerce Talent

Suzhou Institute of Trade & Commerce and Ocean Star Orange have partnered to build a new ecosystem for cross-border e-commerce talent development. The collaboration will cultivate highly skilled and practical talents through industry-education integration and curriculum co-construction, promoting the growth of the cross-border e-commerce industry. This partnership deepens the collaborative innovation mechanism between universities and enterprises, injecting new impetus into industry talent supply and industrial upgrading.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon US Mandates TIC Verification for Lithium Batteries

Amazon US Mandates TIC Verification for Lithium Batteries

Amazon US is implementing new regulations for lithium battery products like power banks, requiring direct verification through third-party independent testing organizations (TIC). Non-compliant products face removal. Sellers need to promptly review their products, select qualified TIC organizations, and closely monitor Amazon's policy changes to ensure compliant sales. This new rule emphasizes independent verification and stricter enforcement of safety standards for lithium batteries sold on the platform.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Firms Prepare for 2026 Quality Certification Rule Updates

Firms Prepare for 2026 Quality Certification Rule Updates

The new version of the "Quality Management System Certification Rules" will take effect on January 1, 2026. Companies need to study the new regulations in advance, assess their existing systems, and develop rectification plans. If necessary, seek assistance from professional organizations to ensure successful certification and avoid certificate invalidation. This presents an opportunity to improve overall quality management levels. Proactive preparation is crucial for a smooth transition and continued compliance.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Temu Tightens Rules on Duplicate Listings to Boost Crossborder Ecommerce

Temu Tightens Rules on Duplicate Listings to Boost Crossborder Ecommerce

Temu's ban on product redundancy sets new compliance requirements for cross-border e-commerce sellers. Sellers need to adjust product strategies, optimize inventory management, strengthen multi-store collaboration, and leverage ERP systems to improve operational efficiency and achieve refined growth. This is crucial to address the challenges and mitigate risks associated with the new policy. Sellers must adapt to avoid penalties and maintain a competitive edge on the Temu platform.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Temu Raises Seller Deposits to 30000 Ahead of Black Friday

Temu Raises Seller Deposits to 30000 Ahead of Black Friday

Temu tightens its policies before Black Friday 2025, increasing the deposit for toy categories to 30,000 and restricting new product launches for fully managed sellers. This aims to improve compliance rates and stabilize prices, but poses challenges for sellers. Sophisticated operations and leveraging cross-border e-commerce ERP systems like E-Cang ERP are becoming crucial for sellers to navigate the new regulations, optimize operations, and succeed in Black Friday.

02/03/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Consumer Demand Defies Warehouse Slowdown

US Consumer Demand Defies Warehouse Slowdown

US wholesale and retail inventories have diverged post-pandemic, influenced by shifts in consumption patterns, imports, and supply chain dynamics. This divergence suggests a potential 'new normal' for inventory management. Businesses need to adopt flexible strategies to navigate these evolving inventory landscapes, considering factors like changing consumer demand, global supply chain disruptions, and the overall economic outlook. Adapting to this new reality is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and optimizing inventory levels.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Key Strategies for Effective Promotions

Amazon Sellers Key Strategies for Effective Promotions

This article provides a practical promotion plan template for new Amazon sellers, covering cost accounting, goal setting, advertising budget, reviews & Q&A, operational solutions, and data recording. It aims to help sellers systematically promote their products, improve operational efficiency, and boost sales performance. The template guides new sellers through a structured approach to launching and scaling their products on Amazon, ensuring a comprehensive and data-driven strategy for successful product promotion.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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China Expands Bonded Maintenance to Boost Trade

China Expands Bonded Maintenance to Boost Trade

The Ministry of Commerce and other departments issued new regulations to expand the range of maintenance products in comprehensive bonded zones, allowing "export to domestic sales" and "integrated domestic and foreign maintenance," reducing corporate costs and facilitating consumer repairs. However, attention should be paid to safety, environmental protection, and supervision. This policy aims to promote new foreign trade models and optimize the business environment for bonded maintenance activities.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Shipping Guide Cargo Release and Risk Management

Global Shipping Guide Cargo Release and Risk Management

This paper delves into four common methods of cargo release in international ocean freight: Telex Release, Ocean Bill of Lading, Sea Waybill, and Destination Release. It compares and analyzes their advantages, disadvantages, applicable scenarios, and risk levels. The study emphasizes that when selecting a release method, factors such as the trust level between buyer and seller, payment status, cargo value, and time constraints must be comprehensively considered. The goal is to achieve a balance between risk control and efficiency improvement in international logistics operations.

02/05/2024 Logistics Encyclopedia
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