China Opposes EU Carbon Border Tax As Trade Barrier

China Opposes EU Carbon Border Tax As Trade Barrier

China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed concerns regarding the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), arguing that its design exhibits trade protectionist tendencies and unfairly impacts Chinese exports. China emphasizes the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" and urges the EU to adhere to international rules, abandon protectionism, and jointly promote green trade and investment. China also stresses the importance of maintaining the stability of global supply chains.

01/27/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Latin America Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods

Latin America Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Goods

Twelve Latin American countries have jointly launched "Operation Tiger 2" to combat counterfeit and pirated goods. Led by the World Customs Organization and Panama Customs, and funded by the Japanese government, the operation builds on the success of "Operation Tiger 1." It will leverage IPM tools to enhance information sharing, protect consumer rights, maintain market order, and create a safe consumer environment. The initiative underscores the commitment to safeguarding intellectual property and fostering legitimate trade within the region.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Key Strategies for Smooth Crossborder Ecommerce Customs

Key Strategies for Smooth Crossborder Ecommerce Customs

This article delves into how cross-border e-commerce sellers can avoid customs clearance issues. It introduces key strategies such as understanding market regulations, preparing customs documents, and selecting logistics partners. These approaches assist sellers in smoothly shipping goods and clearing customs, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction.

08/04/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Hong Kong Customs Enhances Asiapacific Antismuggling Collaboration

Hong Kong Customs Enhances Asiapacific Antismuggling Collaboration

The Regional Office for Capacity Building Asia Pacific (ROCB A/P), with strong support from regional members like Hong Kong Customs, is dedicated to providing high-quality capacity building support to customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific region. The renewed dispatch of technical experts by Hong Kong Customs demonstrates its long-term commitment to regional capacity building. ROCB A/P will continue to play a vital role in facilitating regional trade development, ensuring trade security, and enhancing customs management capabilities.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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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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Romaniauk Maritime Route Boosts Trade and Regional Growth

Romaniauk Maritime Route Boosts Trade and Regional Growth

The Romania-UK maritime shipping route serves as a vital economic artery and strategic hub connecting Eastern and Western Europe. This route underpins bilateral trade, facilitates people-to-people exchanges, and significantly impacts regional economic development. Looking ahead, digitalization and green transformation will be the primary trends shaping the route's evolution, enabling it to achieve greater efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainable development. Its importance will only grow as trade between the two regions continues to expand.

02/02/2026 Logistics
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New Fuzhoukuala Lumpur Air Cargo Route Strengthens SE Asia Trade

New Fuzhoukuala Lumpur Air Cargo Route Strengthens SE Asia Trade

The Fuzhou-Kuala Lumpur international all-cargo regular air route has officially opened, with the inaugural flight fully loaded in both directions. This route fills the gap in air cargo transportation between Fuzhou and Malaysia, establishing an efficient air freight channel to meet cross-border e-commerce demands. It facilitates the entry of Southeast Asian specialty products into the Fuzhou market and injects new momentum into regional economic and trade development. The new route is expected to significantly boost trade and collaboration between the two regions.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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WCO Aids Bosnia in Ecommerce Customs Reform

WCO Aids Bosnia in Ecommerce Customs Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a cross-border e-commerce workshop in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to enhance BiH Customs' awareness of WCO tools and initiatives, promoting the security and facilitation of cross-border e-commerce. The workshop highlighted the WCO Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce and the Immediate Release Guidelines, and discussed topics such as intellectual property rights protection. BiH Customs officials stated that the workshop deepened their understanding of WCO tools and will contribute to the implementation of the E-Commerce Framework of Standards (FoS).

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Ecommerce Firms Push for Smoother Crossborder Customs Clearance

Ecommerce Firms Push for Smoother Crossborder Customs Clearance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) jointly released guidelines to assist national customs and postal administrations in developing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at the national level. These MoUs aim to enhance information sharing, risk management collaboration, and improve customs clearance efficiency and security. The initiative seeks to reduce operational costs, improve customer experience, and facilitate trade, ultimately promoting the healthy development of cross-border e-commerce.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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