Etsy Q3 Growth Slows As Seller Profits Decline

Etsy Q3 Growth Slows As Seller Profits Decline

Etsy's Q3 earnings reveal stable revenue, but sellers face squeezed profit margins and increased competition. The platform addresses these challenges by enhancing user experience, expanding internationally, empowering sellers, and fostering continuous innovation. Sellers are advised to optimize products, improve service, implement effective marketing, control costs, and diversify operations to succeed on the Etsy platform. This includes focusing on unique product offerings and building a strong brand identity.

11/01/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Aids Guyana in Modernizing Customs Procedures

WCO Aids Guyana in Modernizing Customs Procedures

The World Customs Organization (WCO) provides strategic support to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to facilitate customs modernization and compliance with the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement. This support involves assessing the GRA's current state, identifying challenges, and recommending improvements. The initiative aims to enhance the GRA's operational efficiency and contribute to Guyana's economic development. This demonstrates the WCO's active role in promoting global trade facilitation.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Aviation Data Boosts Hotel Industry Growth

Aviation Data Boosts Hotel Industry Growth

The hotel industry is entering a "data-driven" era, with aviation data emerging as a new growth area. By analyzing flight schedules, bookings, ticket prices, flight status, and seat data, hotels can accurately forecast demand, optimize pricing, uncover potential markets, make informed location decisions, conduct targeted marketing, and implement dynamic pricing strategies. These tactics help improve occupancy rates, increase revenue, and achieve a substantial return on investment.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Lazada Thailand Posts Profit Surge Amid Ecommerce Strategy Shift

Lazada Thailand Posts Profit Surge Amid Ecommerce Strategy Shift

Lazada Thailand achieved a revenue of 38 billion Thai Baht in 2022 and turned profitable, largely attributed to the contribution of Lazada Express. Facing challenges from competitors like Shopee's profitability strategies and reduced consumer spending, Lazada needs to optimize its operations, enhance user experience, and explore new growth opportunities. This is crucial for maintaining its competitive edge in the highly competitive Thai e-commerce market.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Old Dominion Freight Line Names New Leadership to Spur Growth

Old Dominion Freight Line Names New Leadership to Spur Growth

ODFL announced leadership changes: Freeman appointed CEO, Plemmons as COO, and Hartsell promoted. The company also reported strong fourth-quarter performance with growth in both revenue and profit. This positive financial outcome coincides with the leadership transition, suggesting a potentially promising future for ODFL under the new management team. The changes aim to further drive efficiency and innovation within the less-than-truckload transportation sector.

01/16/2026 Logistics
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Congobrazzaville Strengthens Customs to Improve Trade

Congobrazzaville Strengthens Customs to Improve Trade

Congo (Brazzaville) is strengthening its customs administration capacity by hosting national workshops and adopting recommendations from the World Customs Organization. These efforts aim to increase tax revenue, reduce compliance costs for businesses, attract foreign investment, and promote trade facilitation, ultimately enhancing Congo (Brazzaville)'s international competitiveness. The country is working to adapt to changes in the global trade landscape in order to achieve sustainable economic growth.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guide to Understanding VAT Invoices for Businesses

Guide to Understanding VAT Invoices for Businesses

This article provides a clear and comprehensive explanation of VAT Invoices, covering their concept, purpose, function, and types. They serve not only as proof of transactions between businesses and consumers but also as crucial documents for corporate tax filing, claiming input VAT credits, and contributing to national tax revenue. Understanding VAT Invoices is essential for businesses to ensure tax compliance and for consumers to protect their rights.

01/23/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Fedex USPS Partnership at Risk As Air Volumes Decline

Fedex USPS Partnership at Risk As Air Volumes Decline

The contract between FedEx and USPS is nearing expiration, and both parties are negotiating renewal terms. FedEx faces revenue pressure due to USPS's reduced air transportation volume and is actively seeking to improve operational efficiency and expand into new businesses. Industry experts believe that both sides need to find a balance between strategic goals and market realities. The future cooperation model will impact the logistics industry landscape.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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WCO Aids Gambia Customs in Enhancing Training Expertise

WCO Aids Gambia Customs in Enhancing Training Expertise

The World Customs Organization's MADAO project is assisting the Gambia Revenue Authority in developing a team of expert trainers. Through a 'Training of Trainers' workshop, the project enhances the capabilities of customs personnel, promoting trade facilitation and efficient tax collection. This initiative lays the foundation for customs capacity building in Gambia. Future evaluations will continuously assess the training's impact and contribute to the modernization of customs administration.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Weis Markets Adopts Cloud TMS to Streamline Logistics

Weis Markets Adopts Cloud TMS to Streamline Logistics

Weis Markets significantly improved its distribution center operations by adopting Kuebix, a cloud-based TMS. The system optimized inbound compliance, less-than-truckload (LTL) consolidation, and online scheduling. This resulted in a better inbound-outbound balance and fostered improved supplier collaboration. Ultimately, the implementation led to reduced costs and increased revenue for Weis Markets by streamlining their logistics processes and enhancing visibility across their retail supply chain.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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