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WCO Advocates Gender Equality in Global Trade Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has released a Declaration on Gender Equality and Diversity, aiming to promote fairness and inclusion within customs systems. Eight key actions are outlined to eliminate discrimination, enhance efficiency, and foster sustainable development. These actions focus on creating a more equitable and representative workforce, ensuring equal opportunities, and promoting a culture of respect and understanding. The WCO hopes this declaration will serve as a catalyst for positive change within customs administrations worldwide, leading to a more inclusive and effective global trade environment.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge

EUWCO Project Boosts African Customs Modernization Trade

The EU-WCO cooperation project promotes customs modernization in Africa by optimizing the Harmonized System and rules of origin, and strengthening capacity building. This creates a more efficient trade environment, fostering intra-African trade and regional economic integration. The project has yielded significant results and will continue to support African customs development, contributing to the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Its focus on streamlining procedures and enhancing skills will be crucial for unlocking Africa's trade potential and fostering sustainable economic growth across the continent.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge

WCO Introduces New Customs Strategies to Strengthen Supply Chains

The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization emphasized the importance of global supply chain resilience at the Asian Development Bank Institute Annual Conference. He highlighted six key challenges: digitalization, data standardization, disruptive technologies, e-commerce, environment, and border conflicts. He called for strengthened customs cooperation, simplified clearance procedures, promotion of mutual recognition and interoperability, and support for cross-border e-commerce and green customs. These measures aim to build a more resilient global supply chain ecosystem, helping businesses navigate uncertainties and achieve sustainable development.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

US Exits Paris Pact Strains Supply Chains

The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has sparked global concern, profoundly impacting freight, logistics, and supply chains. Major shippers had urged the US to remain in the agreement, but to no avail. The Trump administration indicated it would seek renegotiation or a new agreement, while France, Germany, and Italy emphasized the agreement's irreversibility. Global supply chains need to closely monitor the situation and continue to be proactive in sustainable development. The implications of this decision will be felt throughout international trade and environmental policy.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Ecommerce Growth Hinges on Product Strategy Operations

This article summarizes practical courses on cross-border e-commerce product selection and operations, covering independent websites, Amazon, and Coupang platforms. From viral product selection and ad optimization to building an advanced operational system, it aims to help sellers learn systematically, improve product selection success rates and operational efficiency, seize emerging market opportunities, and achieve business growth. The courses cover key aspects of identifying trending products, optimizing advertising campaigns, and establishing a robust operational framework for sustainable success in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

01/07/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia

Amazon Sellers Boost Sales with Datadriven Ad Strategies

This article delves into the importance of Amazon advertising data analysis. It emphasizes the need to connect and interpret different reports to pinpoint advertising problem areas and offers specific strategies for optimizing keywords and search terms. Sellers can leverage tools like the 'Purchases Attributed to Advertising Report' and the 'Total Traffic and Invalid Traffic Report' to enhance advertising performance and drive sales growth. By understanding and acting on these data insights, sellers can significantly improve their ROI and achieve sustainable sales increases within the Amazon marketplace.