Aviation Sector Focuses on Resilience Amid Security Risks

Aviation Sector Focuses on Resilience Amid Security Risks

This course aims to enhance the safety risk management and crisis response capabilities of aviation professionals. By learning key aspects such as risk assessment, risk minimization, and crisis management, participants will acquire practical skills to identify, evaluate, and respond to safety threats. The goal is to build more resilient organizations capable of addressing the increasingly complex safety challenges within the aviation industry. The course emphasizes practical application and real-world scenarios to improve decision-making during critical events and promote a proactive safety culture.

Global Airports Boost Safety with Iatas NOTAM Training Program

Global Airports Boost Safety with Iatas NOTAM Training Program

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduces a specialized NOTAM Originator training course for airport personnel, aiming to enhance airport operational safety and efficiency. The course covers AIS fundamentals and NOTAM issuance management regulations. Through online virtual classrooms, interactive teaching, and practical exercises, it helps participants master the professional skills of a NOTAM originator, ensuring aviation safety. This training equips airport staff with the knowledge and abilities to effectively manage and disseminate critical information, contributing to a safer and more efficient air transport environment.

Mongolia Launches Customs Program to Train Reformminded Executives

Mongolia Launches Customs Program to Train Reformminded Executives

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a leadership development workshop for Mongolian Customs, aiming to enhance the leadership skills of senior managers and promote customs reform. The workshop emphasized 'knowing yourself' and 'managing yourself', covering topics such as leadership, ethics, and communication. Participants reflected on their management styles and committed to improvements. The workshop prompted Mongolian Customs to improve its training system, laying the foundation for customs modernization. It focused on building the capacity of Mongolian Customs officials to effectively lead and manage change within their organization.

Malaysia Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Audit Training

Malaysia Boosts Customs Oversight with WCO Audit Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) successfully held a Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) training in Malaysia, aiming to enhance the customs' PCA capabilities and promote trade facilitation. The workshop covered PCA concepts, risk management, valuation, and auditing techniques, sharing case experiences from Japan and China. This training will help Malaysian Customs provide more convenient customs clearance services for enterprises while ensuring revenue collection, thereby promoting economic development. The training emphasized practical skills and knowledge transfer to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of post-clearance controls.

WCO Korea Partner to Enhance Global Customs Platform Clikc

WCO Korea Partner to Enhance Global Customs Platform Clikc

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Korea Customs Service (KCS) signed an agreement where KCS will provide funding for the WCO's CLiKC! e-learning platform. This funding will support platform upgrades and enhanced functionalities. The upgraded CLiKC! platform will feature updated course content, optimized technology, and expanded multilingual support. The goal is to enhance the professional skills and knowledge of customs officials worldwide, benefiting supply chains and promoting trade facilitation and compliance. This initiative aims to foster greater efficiency and effectiveness within customs administrations globally.

Mali Customs Boosts Training with WCO Support for Staff Efficiency

Mali Customs Boosts Training with WCO Support for Staff Efficiency

With the support of the World Customs Organization, Mali Customs developed a Human Resource Management Strategy for 2018-2021. This strategy aims to enhance employee skills, improve work efficiency, and strengthen organizational cohesion through tools like competency models, ultimately achieving the overall mission of customs. The success of Mali Customs has attracted significant attention from the Ministry of Finance and is expected to be promoted to other government departments. The focus is on building a capable and motivated workforce to drive customs modernization and improve overall performance.

Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

Asia Boosts Customs Capacity to Curb Illegal Wildlife Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the Inama Project, conducts customs capacity building training in Asia to combat illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and protect endangered species. The project contributes to building a strong defense against IWT by enhancing the skills of customs officers, strengthening international cooperation, raising public awareness, and promoting policy improvements. Businesses should also actively participate in protecting biodiversity. The training aims to improve detection and prevention of IWT, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable species and ecosystems from the devastating impacts of this illicit activity.

Global Trade Relies Heavily on Merchandisers Report Finds

Global Trade Relies Heavily on Merchandisers Report Finds

Foreign trade order followers play a crucial role in international trade, responsible for order tracking, documentation, logistics coordination, and customer relationship management. Their work involves confirming order details, tracking production progress, controlling quality, preparing and reviewing documents, arranging transportation, customs clearance, and communicating with customers. This requires solid professional knowledge and excellent communication skills. They ensure smooth order fulfillment from placement to delivery, acting as a vital link between suppliers, manufacturers, and international buyers. Effective order follow-up is essential for successful international trade operations.

Businesses Adapt Strategies to Tackle Labor Shortages

Businesses Adapt Strategies to Tackle Labor Shortages

Labor shortages have become a widespread challenge across various industries. While the pandemic accelerated this trend, deeper factors such as demographic shifts, skills mismatches, and work environment concerns also play a significant role. Businesses need to adopt diversified strategies, including improving compensation and benefits, enhancing the work environment, offering flexible work arrangements, strengthening training programs, and upgrading technology. Governments should provide policy support to collaboratively address the labor shortage issue and ensure healthy economic development. This multifaceted approach is crucial for mitigating the impact of the shortage.

Hong Kongs Proters Scheme Boosts Aviation Sector Funding

Hong Kongs Proters Scheme Boosts Aviation Sector Funding

The Hong Kong government has launched the "Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme" (ProTERS) to provide aviation professionals and aspiring talents with tuition fee reimbursement of up to 80%, capped at HKD 30,000. This scheme aims to encourage Hong Kong residents to participate in aviation-related courses and examinations, enhance their skills, and obtain professional qualifications, thereby supporting the development of Hong Kong's aviation industry. Applicants must be Hong Kong residents, employed full-time in the Hong Kong aviation industry, and have completed designated courses or examinations.