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West and Central Africa Customs Modernize HR at Ouagadougou Meeting

The 9th Conference of Heads of Human Resources Management and Training of Customs in West and Central Africa convened in Ouagadougou, focusing on the theme of "Investing in Human Capital." The conference aimed to promote the modernization of customs human resources management in the region. The meeting adopted the "Ouagadougou Declaration," emphasizing the responsibilities of all parties and promoting regional cooperation and capacity building. This initiative lays the foundation for enhancing the effectiveness of customs in West and Central Africa.

02/06/2026 Customs Knowledge

WCOWACAM Project Advances Customs Reform in West and Central Africa

The WCO collaborates with WACAM to support the transformation of customs administrations in West Africa. With WCO's assistance, Gabon Customs is optimizing its human resources management, aiming to improve overall administrative efficiency. This partnership highlights the WCO's commitment to fostering capacity building and modernization within customs organizations globally, ultimately contributing to enhanced trade facilitation and security.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge

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

IATA Names Peter Chilufya Chikumba Regional Director for Africa

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Peter Chikuumba as its Area Manager for Africa, based in Nairobi. This appointment aims to strengthen collaboration with African aviation bodies and address the challenges facing the African aviation industry. Chikuumba brings extensive industry experience to the role and will focus on ensuring the robust development of African aviation, promoting its safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This appointment reflects IATA's strategic emphasis on the growing importance of the African market.

01/26/2026 Airlines

Guide Converting South African Rand to US Dollar in Real Time

This article provides the latest exchange rate information for the South African Rand (ZAR) against the US Dollar (USD), assisting readers in effective currency conversion and financial decision-making to ensure optimal value for each transaction. Both individual and business users can benefit from this information.