Chinas Shenzhen Expands AI and Iot into Smart Farming

Chinas Shenzhen Expands AI and Iot into Smart Farming

Shenzhen Smart Life Industry Association and Smart Fish Intelligent Technology have formed a strategic partnership to promote smart agriculture. Smart Fish utilizes its "Smart Fish Cube" system to integrate rural resources, develop ecological aquaculture, and create a "technology + agriculture + consumption" closed loop, contributing to rural revitalization. Its smart fish cube rental model achieves a win-win situation for enterprises, farmers, and consumers, while also practicing green development principles and injecting new impetus into China's smart agriculture. This collaboration aims to foster sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Asiapacific Customs Boost Supply Chain Resilience Postcovid

Asiapacific Customs Boost Supply Chain Resilience Postcovid

WCO Asia-Pacific members shared experiences in responding to crises like COVID-19 and explored ways to enhance supply chain resilience during an online seminar. The meeting emphasized the importance of international cooperation, data sharing, and automated clearance to build a more efficient and secure regional customs system. Discussions focused on strategies for mitigating disruptions and ensuring the smooth flow of goods in the face of future challenges. The goal is to strengthen the region's ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events impacting trade.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Papua New Guinea Strengthens Anticounterfeiting Measures

Papua New Guinea Strengthens Anticounterfeiting Measures

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted an online training for Papua New Guinea Customs on combating counterfeiting and piracy. This initiative aims to enhance their intellectual property enforcement capabilities, protecting public health and economic development. With tools provided by the WCO and funding from Japan, PNG Customs will strengthen border controls to combat counterfeit goods and create a safer trading environment. The training focuses on practical skills and knowledge necessary to identify and seize counterfeit products, ultimately contributing to a more secure and legitimate global trade system.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Zhejiang Ports Adopt Paperless Shipping to Boost Smart Logistics

Zhejiang Ports Adopt Paperless Shipping to Boost Smart Logistics

Paperless container transportation is now fully implemented in Zhejiang's coastal ports, with the launch of the Easy Port Tong Jiaxing online business hall as a key step. This platform integrates resources to provide unified logistics services, optimizing business processes and improving operational efficiency. It lays a solid foundation for the construction of Zhejiang Province's smart logistics system. The initiative streamlines operations, reduces paperwork, and enhances the overall efficiency of container handling and transportation within the region, contributing to a more sustainable and technologically advanced port environment.

02/12/2026 Logistics
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Ozon Expands Payment Options Enters Final Seller Testing Phase

Ozon Expands Payment Options Enters Final Seller Testing Phase

Ozon is advancing a comprehensive upgrade of its payment solutions, aiming to create a safer, more convenient, and efficient payment environment. All sellers are invited to participate in the final testing phase, especially the integration with the new e-wallet partner, GEP, to jointly ensure the stability and security of the payment system. Testing is expected to be completed in July, and your active participation is crucial. This upgrade will significantly improve the payment experience for both sellers and buyers on the Ozon platform.

02/12/2026 International Settlement
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SEO SEM and Content Marketing Key Strategies for Search Success

SEO SEM and Content Marketing Key Strategies for Search Success

SEO, SEM, and content marketing are three key elements for building a healthy search traffic system. SEO focuses on long-term organic rankings, while SEM is fast but costly. Content marketing builds user trust through value delivery. Businesses should combine these three strategies strategically based on their own circumstances to maximize search marketing effectiveness. A balanced approach leveraging the strengths of each method is crucial for sustainable and cost-effective results. Prioritizing one over the others can lead to missed opportunities and inefficient resource allocation.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Firms Adopt Strategic Label Management to Reduce Chaos

Firms Adopt Strategic Label Management to Reduce Chaos

This article delves into the importance of label management for enterprises, outlining the evolution of barcode labels and analyzing the value of enterprise label management. It proposes key elements for building an efficient enterprise label management system. The article emphasizes the role of label management in responding to changing customer and regulatory demands, and its significance as a crucial component of enterprise digital transformation. Effective label management contributes significantly to improved traceability, streamlined operations, and enhanced supply chain visibility, ultimately leading to greater efficiency and reduced costs.

01/28/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

The consumer goods and retail industry is highly competitive, making efficient Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) crucial. This paper explores how to optimize the S&OP process to achieve more accurate demand forecasting, optimized resource allocation, efficient production delivery, and collaborative cross-departmental cooperation. Companies should leverage advanced technologies and a culture of continuous improvement to build a more resilient and competitive S&OP system, thereby maintaining a leading position in the rapidly changing market. This includes improving forecast accuracy, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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EU Boosts Customs Training in Cte Divoire

EU Boosts Customs Training in Cte Divoire

With EU funding, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop in Côte d'Ivoire to enhance the country's customs tariff classification capabilities. The workshop focused on the application of the Harmonized System (HS), covering ex-ante and ex-post control, rule explanations, and tool donations. Côte d'Ivoire Customs plans to develop a training program and adopt HS revision recommendations to improve trade efficiency and promote customs modernization. This initiative aims to streamline processes, ensuring accurate classification and facilitating smoother international trade operations for Côte d'Ivoire.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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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.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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