Truck Driver Shortage Spurs Calls for Safety Pay Reforms

Truck Driver Shortage Spurs Calls for Safety Pay Reforms

The truck driver shortage isn't about a lack of positions, but rather the unattractive compensation and working conditions. High turnover rates reflect the industry's struggles. Walmart's increased driver pay is a positive step. The key to solving the problem lies in providing safe, meaningful work with fair compensation, improving working conditions, building trust, and elevating the status of drivers. Addressing these issues is crucial to attracting and retaining talent in the trucking industry.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Belgium Trains Francophone Africa in Trade Facilitation

Belgium Trains Francophone Africa in Trade Facilitation

In 2016, the Belgian Customs Academy provided training to 20 customs officers from French-speaking Africa and organized a visit to the WCO headquarters. Through lectures and field visits, participants gained a deeper understanding of the WCO's operations and strategic directions. They learned about trade facilitation, capacity building, and other relevant topics. This training aimed to improve customs management in Africa and contribute to trade facilitation efforts in the region, ultimately fostering economic development.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Armenia Joins Kyoto Convention to Boost Trade Efficiency

Armenia Joins Kyoto Convention to Boost Trade Efficiency

Armenia has joined the Revised Kyoto Convention, becoming its 90th contracting party. This convention aims to simplify and harmonize global customs procedures, boosting trade efficiency through streamlined processes, technology application, risk management, and enhanced cooperation. It attracts foreign investment and promotes global trade facilitation. More countries joining will contribute to building a more open and inclusive global trading system. The Revised Kyoto Convention is a key instrument for modernizing customs procedures and reducing trade barriers.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Comoros Customs Adopts Harmonized System to Boost Trade Efficiency

Comoros Customs Adopts Harmonized System to Boost Trade Efficiency

Comoros Customs is actively preparing for the early application of the Harmonized System (HS) through capacity building and expert support. This initiative aims to improve trade efficiency, optimize tariff management, and attract foreign investment. This presents opportunities for businesses, requiring them to strengthen their understanding of the HS, optimize supply chains, and expand market channels. Establishing a strong partnership with Comoros Customs is crucial to collectively embrace a bright future for trade development.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Efficiency with SECOWCO Aid

Uzbekistan Boosts Customs Efficiency with SECOWCO Aid

Uzbekistan Customs, with the support of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme, held a workshop on strategic planning and performance evaluation. The aim was to enhance customs' strategic planning and performance management capabilities. By strengthening strategic planning, clarifying strategic objectives, improving performance management, and developing key performance indicators (KPIs), Uzbekistan Customs is committed to building an efficient performance management system. This effort is geared towards promoting international trade facilitation and enhancing national competitiveness.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Serbia Customs Adopts Evidencebased Framework for Performance Management

Serbia Customs Adopts Evidencebased Framework for Performance Management

The World Customs Organization (WCO) assisted the Customs Administration of Serbia (CAS) in building a more robust performance evaluation mechanism. This involved developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and integrating strategic planning to enhance customs operational efficiency and decision-making quality. The workshop emphasized data-driven approaches and employee participation, providing valuable insights for other customs administrations. The initiative aims to promote global trade facilitation by improving customs performance and effectiveness through targeted performance management strategies.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tiktok Ad Strategies Mastering Lovead Contracts for ROI

Tiktok Ad Strategies Mastering Lovead Contracts for ROI

This article delves into optimizing LoveAd campaign contracts to improve cross-border advertising ROI. It details strategies for optimizing key contract terms, risk control, compliance measures, and continuous improvement mechanisms. It also addresses frequently asked questions, aiming to help cross-border sellers and advertising agencies establish a more efficient and transparent partnership, ultimately maximizing advertising effectiveness. The focus is on building a strong collaborative framework for achieving optimal results in international advertising campaigns.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Linkedin Boosts Customer Acquisition for Global Trade Firms

Linkedin Boosts Customer Acquisition for Global Trade Firms

LinkedIn is a crucial channel for foreign trade companies to expand their customer base. This article details how to efficiently acquire customers using LinkedIn to boost business development, focusing on five key aspects: building connections, precisely targeting customers, content marketing, leveraging groups, and recruiting talent. It provides practical strategies for foreign trade businesses to maximize their LinkedIn presence and generate valuable leads, ultimately contributing to growth and success in the global market.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ozon Retailers Boost Profits with Highorder Value Strategy

Ozon Retailers Boost Profits with Highorder Value Strategy

This article delves into the four key profitability advantages of selecting high average order value (AOV), high-profit products on the Ozon marketplace: greater profit margins, reduced competitive pressure, easier brand building, and stronger risk resilience. Choosing high AOV products is an effective strategy for sellers to achieve long-term, stable growth on the Ozon platform. Focusing on premium products allows for better brand positioning and financial stability in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinese Mobile Games Thrive Overseas Redefining Market Strategies

Chinese Mobile Games Thrive Overseas Redefining Market Strategies

This article, from the perspective of Grand View Capital, provides an in-depth analysis of the current situation, opportunities, and challenges of overseas game publishing. It explores the valuation logic of mobile games with monthly revenue of one million, and the new direction of overseas game publishing. The article emphasizes the importance of game selection, monetization, and team building, and looks forward to the future trends and opportunities of overseas game publishing.

02/12/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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