Venezuelas Kavanayen Airport Emerges As Key Air Cargo Hub

Venezuelas Kavanayen Airport Emerges As Key Air Cargo Hub

Canaima Airport (KAV), a vital air transport hub in Bolívar State, Venezuela, is gaining increasing attention due to its strategic location and growing air freight demand. This article details the airport's basic information, practical air freight operation insights, and recommends using the West Coast Cargo's three-letter code lookup system. This system assists air freight professionals in efficiently and conveniently querying global airport information, enabling them to seize air freight business opportunities. The airport's role in connecting the region and facilitating trade is highlighted, emphasizing its importance in the local economy.

09/29/2025 Airport Codes
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Guide to Kyaing Tong Airport KET and Air Cargo Efficiency

Guide to Kyaing Tong Airport KET and Air Cargo Efficiency

This article provides a detailed introduction to the three-letter code of Kengtung Airport (KET) in Myanmar and its significance. It also offers a method for querying global airport codes using the XWS Freight Network. Furthermore, the article covers crucial information for air freight operations, including airport facilities, warehousing details, and labeling requirements. Practical tools such as air freight tracking and airline inquiries are also included, aiming to assist readers in efficiently conducting international air freight business. This information is valuable for understanding airport operations and facilitating global logistics.

09/28/2025 Airport Codes
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Ethiopia Boosts Trade with WCO Harmonized System Partnership

Ethiopia Boosts Trade with WCO Harmonized System Partnership

The Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC), in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO), enhances the professional capacity of its officers in the Harmonized System (HS). This article emphasizes the importance of commodity classification, shares highlights from the ECC's study visit, and provides references and suggestions for customs and enterprises in other developing countries. The aim is to improve trade competitiveness through strengthened customs expertise and efficient classification practices, ultimately contributing to smoother international trade flows.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Bolivia Boosts Trade Efficiency with WTO Mercator Program

Bolivia Boosts Trade Efficiency with WTO Mercator Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Mercator Programme, provides follow-up strategic planning support to the Bolivian National Customs Administration (AN). This aims to assist AN in developing a multi-year strategic plan to enhance customs effectiveness and promote trade facilitation. This online workshop assessed the progress of AN's strategic plan development. WCO experts provided professional guidance, optimizing key performance indicators to support the modernization of Bolivian customs and contribute to national economic development.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Sierra Leone Adopts Wcos Ncen System to Strengthen Risk Management

Sierra Leone Adopts Wcos Ncen System to Strengthen Risk Management

Under the Mercator Program, the World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Sierra Leone in deploying the nCEN system to enhance risk management and customs valuation capabilities. Through technical assistance, training, and experience sharing, the WCO assists Sierra Leone in establishing an efficient and secure customs system, promoting trade facilitation and economic development. This initiative aims to strengthen customs procedures and improve overall border management in Sierra Leone, contributing to a more streamlined and secure trading environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Latin American Brokers Praise WCO Trade Reforms

Latin American Brokers Praise WCO Trade Reforms

At the Latin American Association of Customs Brokers Congress, the WCO was lauded for its efforts in advancing customs modernization and fostering cooperation. The WCO's Economic Competitiveness Package aims to streamline customs procedures, strengthen international collaboration, promote technology adoption, and deepen public-private partnerships to enhance global trade efficiency. Latin America is actively implementing modernization measures like e-declaration. Customs brokers need to improve their professionalization, digitalization, and cooperation to jointly promote global trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Swiss Customs Funds WCO Talent Program to Strengthen Global Trade

Swiss Customs Funds WCO Talent Program to Strengthen Global Trade

Swiss Customs is committed to long-term support for the WCO Francophone Africa Scholarship Programme, annually funding participants to enhance their management skills and master WCO standards. This program cultivates customs management talents with an international perspective through training and study visits, contributing to the sustainable development of global trade. Many current Directors General of Customs have benefited from this program. Switzerland's support reflects the customs family's shared commitment to the organization's development.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Enhances Georgias Tax Valuation for Modern Administration

WCO Enhances Georgias Tax Valuation for Modern Administration

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a valuation workshop for the Georgian Revenue Service (GRS) to enhance the expertise of customs officials in areas such as royalties, risk analysis, advance rulings, and transfer pricing. By focusing on challenges and sharing the 'WCO Guide to Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing,' the workshop strengthened cooperation between customs and tax authorities. This initiative supports the modernization of tax administration in Georgia and helps maintain international trade order.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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