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WCO Marks 20 Years of Boosting Asiapacific Customs Capacity

The WCO Regional Office for Capacity Building Asia Pacific (ROCB A/P) celebrates its 20th anniversary. It has significantly enhanced customs capacity in the region and promoted trade facilitation. Moving forward, the ROCB A/P will continue to strengthen cooperation with member administrations and partners. Its focus remains on delivering effective capacity building programs and fostering regional integration to support sustainable economic growth and security within the Asia-Pacific region. The anniversary marks a significant milestone in the ROCB A/P's commitment to advancing customs modernization and regional collaboration.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge

Significant Improvement in Efficiency of Chongqing's China-europe Railway Express (yuxinou), Promoting Regional Logistics Development

The China-Europe Railway Express (Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe) has reduced its transit time to 13 days, attracting participation from Southeast Asian and European countries and significantly improving regional logistics efficiency. This railway route facilitates faster transportation of goods from the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta to Europe via Chongqing, enhancing trade convenience. The Chongqing authorities plan to strengthen logistics infrastructure cooperation with countries along the route, expand sourcing regions, and develop modern logistics parks.

07/21/2025 Logistics

Feederlines DMCC Expands Asian Routes with Updated FAX Service

Feederlines DMCC has adjusted its internal FAX service in Asia, replacing the Port of Merak in Indonesia with Jakarta and Surabaya. This optimization aims to enhance connectivity of regional freight hubs. The changes will improve service efficiency, providing better logistics options for import and export businesses, and will promote the prosperity of regional trade.

06/16/2025 Logistics

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport Boosts WA Mining Hub Connectivity

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport is located 5.6 kilometers from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and is operated by the city council. It opened in 1992 and features two asphalt runways and a modern terminal, offering passenger and freight services mainly to Melbourne and Perth. As a regional airport, it serves multiple airlines and contributes to regional development.

07/29/2025 Logistics

Meezan Bank Swift Code Facilitates Crossborder Remittances

The SWIFT/BIC code for MEEZAN BANK LIMITED is MEZNPKKAEXP, located in Karachi, Pakistan. Using this code for cross-border remittances ensures accurate and secure fund transfers, minimizing the risk of transaction errors and delays.