Madagascar Customs Adopts Competencybased HR System

Madagascar Customs Adopts Competencybased HR System

With support from the WCO and UK HMRC, Madagascar Customs is implementing a competency-based modern Human Resource Management system upgrade project. Through expert guidance, tool development, and capacity building, the project aims to build a transparent and efficient HRM system to address challenges and seize opportunities, ultimately improving customs service levels. Progress includes refining the job directory, competency framework, and job descriptions, as well as developing a detailed implementation roadmap. The project is a key step towards modernizing Madagascar Customs' HR practices.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Japan IT Week Spring 2026 Aims to Tap Trillionyen Market

Japan IT Week Spring 2026 Aims to Tap Trillionyen Market

Japan IT Week Spring 2026 is an excellent opportunity to tap into Japan's trillion-yen IT market. The exhibition brings together 1,100 exhibitors and 60,000 professional visitors, covering the entire industry chain from AI and cloud computing to information security. By participating, Chinese technology companies can enhance brand credibility, accurately connect with local needs, and achieve commercial success. The exhibition also features industry summits, providing in-depth cooperation support, making it a strategic foothold for companies entering the Japanese market.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Kenyas Ecommerce Growth Fuels Crossborder Trade in Africa

Kenyas Ecommerce Growth Fuels Crossborder Trade in Africa

Kenya, a key player in the African e-commerce market, attracts global cross-border e-commerce sellers due to its youthful population, increasing internet penetration, and widespread adoption of mobile payments. This article analyzes the rise of the Kenyan e-commerce market, consumer preferences, major e-commerce platforms, the success story of mobile payments, and government support. It provides cross-border e-commerce sellers with strategies and recommendations for entering the Kenyan market, highlighting key opportunities and challenges for successful market penetration.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ozon Sellers Gain Edge with Optimized Product Listings

Ozon Sellers Gain Edge with Optimized Product Listings

This article targets sellers on the Ozon platform, highlighting the drawbacks of blindly following competitors and emphasizing the importance of creating high-quality, unique product listings. It details various tools, courses, and strategies offered by Ozon to help sellers optimize product information and boost sales, focusing on both efficiency and revenue increase. The importance of high-quality product listings for driving sales is stressed, encouraging sellers to actively communicate with Ozon for support and guidance in creating compelling product pages.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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New Network Aids Small Businesses with Datadriven Growth

New Network Aids Small Businesses with Datadriven Growth

This paper delves into how SME owners can build robust support networks. It covers joining business associations, attending industry events, leveraging online communities, seeking mentorship, maintaining relationships with established contacts, and utilizing Payoneer's partner network. The importance of a data-driven approach is emphasized, enabling business owners to strategically select and utilize resources to achieve business growth. By analyzing data on network effectiveness, SMEs can optimize their networking efforts and maximize their return on investment, leading to more sustainable and scalable business outcomes.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tmall Reorganizes to Boost Digital Retail Transformation

Tmall Reorganizes to Boost Digital Retail Transformation

Tmall has undergone a comprehensive organizational upgrade, centered around its New Retail strategy. Three major business divisions have been established: Consumer Electronics, Home & Living, and Platform Operations. This aims to accelerate brand digital transformation and consumption upgrade. Yin Jing will support globalization efforts. The Tmall New Retail Platform division promotes online-offline integration, aiming to build a more efficient and intelligent business ecosystem. This seeks to bring a new lifestyle to consumers by creating seamless shopping experiences and leveraging data-driven insights.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Dashu Expands Crossborder Ecommerce Services for Global Growth

Dashu Expands Crossborder Ecommerce Services for Global Growth

Big Data Cross-border's New Year address reviews the achievements of the past year, expresses gratitude to partners for their support, and looks forward to future development. Big Data Cross-border will continue to adhere to the principle of customer first, continuously improve service quality and efficiency, and provide cross-border e-commerce practitioners with a more convenient and efficient service experience, helping Chinese brands go global. The company aims to empower businesses with data-driven solutions for successful international expansion.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Flexports Growth Challenges Freight Industry Giants

Flexports Growth Challenges Freight Industry Giants

Flexport is an ambitious freight forwarding company aiming to disrupt industry giants. Despite facing profitability pressures and valuation debates, Flexport is experiencing rapid growth, driven by its tech-enabled, asset-light model and the support of long-term investors like SoftBank. The company is actively expanding its global market presence, striving to reshape the future of the freight forwarding industry by leveraging technology and a modern approach to logistics. Their focus remains on streamlining processes and providing greater transparency for clients.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Businesses Seek New Growth Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty

Businesses Seek New Growth Drivers Amid Economic Uncertainty

The world economy faces multiple challenges in 2023, with growth likely to slow further. Countries need to work together to address inflation, the energy crisis, and geopolitical risks. Strengthening international macroeconomic policy coordination and increasing support for emerging markets and developing countries are crucial. Only through collective effort can we navigate the economic uncertainties, rebuild confidence in growth, and create a future of shared prosperity. This requires a commitment to global cooperation and a willingness to address the underlying issues hindering economic progress.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Gold and Silver Prices Drop Amid Market Volatility

Gold and Silver Prices Drop Amid Market Volatility

This article delves into the reasons behind the recent plunge in the precious metals market, attributing it to a combination of factors including the 'Waller Shock,' a rebounding US dollar, and month-end portfolio rebalancing. While the market may face short-term pressure, gold and silver, as safe-haven assets, are expected to find long-term support amid global economic uncertainties. Investors should closely monitor Federal Reserve policy, the dollar's exchange rate, and the global economic landscape, carefully assessing risks.

02/11/2026 Exchange Rate Query
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