WCO Outlines Plan for Postpandemic Supply Chain Resilience

WCO Outlines Plan for Postpandemic Supply Chain Resilience

The Secretary General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held an online meeting with customs representatives in Geneva to discuss how customs can contribute to global supply chain recovery in the post-pandemic era. The meeting highlighted the cooperation between the WCO and the WTO, clarified the work priorities for 2021 regarding pandemic response and technology empowerment, and emphasized the importance of building resilient supply chains. The global customs community looks forward to strengthening communication and cooperation to jointly address challenges.

African Customs Agencies Boost Trade and Capacity Efforts

African Customs Agencies Boost Trade and Capacity Efforts

The 19th meeting of the Customs Management Council of the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region focused on trade facilitation and capacity building. Emphasis was placed on the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Discussions covered regional cooperation, financial management, and the appointment of the WCO Director. The meeting aimed to promote African trade growth and regional economic integration through innovative customs procedures. Furthermore, the goal was to enhance customs efficiency and risk management capabilities within the ESA region.

Mexicos Pet Boom Drives Ecommerce Growth

Mexicos Pet Boom Drives Ecommerce Growth

The Mexican pet economy has experienced explosive growth due to the pandemic, with pet e-commerce sales soaring. The number of pet dogs now exceeds the number of children under 9 years old, indicating a huge potential in the pet food market. The Latin American pet economy is driven by increased purchasing power and growing concern for pet health, showing promising prospects. Now is the time to seize the opportunities of the 'pet' economy and tap into the lucrative pet e-commerce market.

Aviation Industry Adapts to New IATA Compliance Standards

Aviation Industry Adapts to New IATA Compliance Standards

This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the IATA Economic Report's terms of use, clarifying permitted and prohibited uses. It emphasizes the importance of copyright notices and provides contact information for IATA. The aim is to help readers fully utilize IATA reports in compliance with the terms, promoting the healthy development of the aviation industry. The article highlights the importance of understanding and adhering to the IATA's intellectual property rights to avoid legal issues and ensure proper usage of the valuable data.

Northeast Asias Aviation Recovery Faces Mixed Prospects

Northeast Asias Aviation Recovery Faces Mixed Prospects

This paper delves into the recovery status and challenges of the Northeast Asian aviation market, analyzing the performance differences in major markets like China, Japan, and South Korea, and the impact of factors such as the pandemic, geopolitics, and economic conditions. The article emphasizes the importance of Chinese outbound tourism for neighboring countries and forecasts future development trends in the Northeast Asian aviation market. It provides a comprehensive perspective for understanding the complexities of the aviation industry in this region.