Kazakhstan Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Training

Kazakhstan Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a risk analysis workshop in Kazakhstan to enhance the risk management capabilities of the Tax Committee. The workshop aimed to optimize profiling processes, ensuring economic security and trade facilitation. The initiative supports Kazakhstan's efforts to improve its customs procedures and strengthen international cooperation in risk management. By focusing on effective risk analysis, the program contributes to a safer and more efficient trading environment for Kazakhstan and its partners.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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West Coast Ports Struggle With Internal Conflicts During Recovery

West Coast Ports Struggle With Internal Conflicts During Recovery

The President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association warns that West Coast ports are facing a 'self-destructive behavior' threat, including local government 'vampirism,' labor disputes, and management chaos. These issues are causing cargo loss and weakening competitiveness. The article calls for reshaping port governance, improving management efficiency, improving labor relations, and increasing investment in infrastructure construction to avoid the continued decline of West Coast ports and revitalize their position in global trade.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Adjusts Meltable Item Policy Sellers Adapt Strategies

Amazon Adjusts Meltable Item Policy Sellers Adapt Strategies

Amazon's new removal policy for meltable products, affecting 450,000 ASINs, has drawn significant attention from sellers. The policy aims to improve customer experience but has sparked debate regarding double standards and justification. Sellers should adjust product selection strategies, optimize inventory management, strengthen risk management, and actively communicate with Amazon to address the challenges posed by these policy changes. Adapting to these new regulations is crucial for maintaining business continuity and minimizing potential losses.

12/31/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Face Crossborder IP Complaints

Amazon Sellers Face Crossborder IP Complaints

A new type of infringement complaint has emerged on Amazon, where malicious actors exploit cross-border site management loopholes to file infringement complaints against sellers across different regions. Sellers should actively respond by contacting customer service and appealing the claims. To prevent such risks, sellers should consider trademark registration, brand registry, and joining the Transparency program. Amazon should also improve its cross-border site management mechanisms to provide a fair operating environment for all sellers.

12/31/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Petal Engine Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with Onestop Solution

Petal Engine Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with Onestop Solution

Huawei launched the Petal Engine Independent Website Solution to empower Chinese brands going global. Based on Huawei's years of cross-border e-commerce experience and cloud technology, this solution provides a one-stop service covering website building, product management, order management, cross-border payment, and logistics tracking. It also offers abundant traffic sources and security guarantees, helping sellers quickly establish websites, cover global markets, share Huawei's digital capabilities, and jointly build a new overseas ecosystem.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Imposes New Storage Fees Urges Sellers to Adapt

Amazon Imposes New Storage Fees Urges Sellers to Adapt

Amazon introduces a new storage utilization surcharge, increasing costs for sellers with low sales velocity. To mitigate this, sellers need to refine inventory management, optimize listings, participate in promotions, drive external traffic, and strategically plan shipments. These strategies are crucial for adapting to the new regulations and maintaining profitability. Effective inventory management and sales optimization are key to minimizing the impact of the surcharge and ensuring continued success on the Amazon platform.

12/30/2025 Warehousing
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Amazon Sellers Face Autoremoval Risks

Amazon Sellers Face Autoremoval Risks

Amazon sellers should be aware of the "Automated Unfulfillable Inventory Settings" in Seller Central. This feature is enabled by default and may automatically remove long-term slow-moving inventory. Sellers should choose to disable this feature or optimize their inventory management based on their specific needs to avoid unnecessary losses. It is crucial to closely monitor Amazon's policy changes regarding inventory management and fulfillment to ensure compliance and prevent unexpected actions on your listings.

12/30/2025 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Adopt Six Ad Strategies Amid Pandemic

Amazon Sellers Adopt Six Ad Strategies Amid Pandemic

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon sales trends during the pandemic and offers six key advertising strategies for sellers. These strategies include category focus, logistics optimization, inventory management, new product launches, data-driven insights, and customer relationship management. The aim is to help sellers navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve business growth. Furthermore, the article provides advanced reading resources on Amazon Advertising to help sellers deepen their understanding of advertising strategies.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Postfukushima Supply Chains Adopt Resilience Strategies

Postfukushima Supply Chains Adopt Resilience Strategies

This paper analyzes the current state and challenges of supply chain risk management in the post-Fukushima era. It highlights the inadequate preparedness of enterprises in risk response and proposes a tiered risk management strategy. This strategy includes risk identification and assessment, quantitative ranking, cost-benefit analysis, responsibility implementation, and the application of analytical tools. The aim is to assist enterprises in building a resilient supply chain system, capable of withstanding and recovering from disruptions.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Introduces Employee Wellbeing Training Program

WCO Introduces Employee Wellbeing Training Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has launched new training materials on employee wellbeing and stress management, aiming to help members build comprehensive wellbeing programs and enhance employee and organizational resilience. The training covers six key themes: happiness, program design, resilience building, psychophysiological health, social wellbeing and balance, and stress management. The WCO will conduct pilot programs and establish a team of experts. Future development will include training materials targeted at other organizational levels.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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