ALAN Offers Hurricane Prep Guide for Businesses Amid Helene

ALAN Offers Hurricane Prep Guide for Businesses Amid Helene

As Hurricane Helene approaches, ALAN shares five key points to help logistics companies prepare: prioritize safety, maintain situational awareness of the supply chain, proactively respond to logistics needs, offer support actively, and provide rational aid to avoid creating further complications. By planning ahead and working together, we can build a strong defense against the storm and ensure effective hurricane response. Prepare in advance and build a safe defense together.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Mexicos Lazaro Cardenas Port Challenges US West Coast Trade Dominance

Mexicos Lazaro Cardenas Port Challenges US West Coast Trade Dominance

The rise of Mexico's deep-water port, Lazaro Cardenas, poses a potential threat to US West Coast ports. Its strategic location, deep-water advantage, rail connectivity, and cost advantages attract shippers. To counter this competition, US West Coast ports need to improve efficiency, upgrade infrastructure, seek policy support, and offer value-added services. The future holds both competition and cooperation. The key lies in seizing opportunities and meeting challenges.

02/12/2026 Port Encyclopedia
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US Commercial Trailer Orders Drop Sharply Amid Demand Uncertainty

US Commercial Trailer Orders Drop Sharply Amid Demand Uncertainty

US commercial trailer orders declined for the third consecutive month, but backlogs remain high. Analysts suggest the decline may be due to seasonal adjustments and front-loaded demand, influenced by economic uncertainty and a weak freight market. Long-term, economic growth, infrastructure investment, and technological innovation will support market development. Companies should strengthen market monitoring, optimize product structures, improve service quality, and actively expand markets to seize long-term growth opportunities.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Guide to Korean Commercial Registry Reports for Businesses

Guide to Korean Commercial Registry Reports for Businesses

This article details the importance, content, and methods of obtaining a Korean company's business registration report (business report). Acquiring and translating the business registration report through professional third-party agencies can effectively mitigate commercial risks and provide strong support for corporate decision-making. Understanding the information contained within these reports is crucial for conducting thorough due diligence and assessing the viability of potential partnerships or investments in Korean companies.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Bolivia Customs Strengthens Leadership Amid Trade Challenges

Bolivia Customs Strengthens Leadership Amid Trade Challenges

Bolivian Customs significantly enhanced its leadership team's strategic decision-making abilities and team cohesion through customized training, team building, and negotiation skills development at a high-level leadership and management development retreat. This initiative strengthened their foundation for addressing future challenges. The WTO-SECO Global Trade Facilitation Programme provided crucial support for this event, fostering improved leadership and collaboration within the Bolivian Customs administration to promote trade facilitation.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Philippines Advances Customs Reform with WCO World Bank Backing

Philippines Advances Customs Reform with WCO World Bank Backing

Philippine Customs is collaborating with the WCO and the World Bank to advance reform and modernization projects. The projects focus on three key goals: strengthening the information technology architecture, revitalizing human resource management, and establishing a customs academy. These initiatives aim to enhance customs efficiency and service capabilities, ultimately promoting the economic development of the Philippines. The WCO's specialized tools provide strong support for the implementation of these projects.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Burkina Faso Customs Enhances Trade Via WCO Time Release Study

Burkina Faso Customs Enhances Trade Via WCO Time Release Study

Burkina Faso Customs, with the support of the WCO's WACAM project, conducted its first Time Release Study (TRS) to identify clearance bottlenecks and improve efficiency. The WCO provided training and technical assistance to help Burkina Faso implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, improve the business environment, and promote trade development. The TRS, through data analysis, provides Customs with improvement measures to reduce trade costs and enhance international competitiveness.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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US Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Structural Economic Shifts

US Manufacturing Growth Slows Amid Structural Economic Shifts

The US Manufacturing PMI indicates continued growth in the manufacturing sector, albeit at a slower pace, with significant internal differentiation. Key indicators like new orders and production present a mixed picture, reflecting both weak demand and supply chain adjustments. Businesses face the risk of economic recession and need to strengthen innovation and optimize operations to meet these challenges. Government support is also crucial to promote sustainable industry development.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazons Climate Pledge Program Helps Sellers Increase Sales

Amazons Climate Pledge Program Helps Sellers Increase Sales

The Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly program offers green traffic opportunities for sellers. Participation requires product certification, including third-party standards and Amazon's own standards. Green-badged products can improve search ranking, reduce advertising spend, and gain extra traffic support. Choosing the right certification standard is crucial, considering product characteristics and target market. The program covers various product categories, helping sellers achieve a win-win situation of commercial and social value.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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E2open CEO Identifies Top Logistics Industry Trends

E2open CEO Identifies Top Logistics Industry Trends

E2open CEO Michael Farlekas analyzes three major trends in the current logistics industry: the transformation of the freight economy, the impact of declining imports on ports, and supply chain diversification and resilience. Businesses need to pay attention to market dynamics, embrace digitalization, build diversified supply chains, and support decision-making with data analysis. Focusing on these areas will allow companies to navigate the evolving landscape and improve their overall performance.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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