Customs stories
Geopolitical risks are prompting chipmakers to spread production across Asia Pacific, with 35% planning expansion into new regional markets.
The deal gives importers and exporters a new tool for tracing deeper supplier networks as regulators intensify scrutiny of labour and sanctions risks.
Retailers selling into the bloc face higher costs and slower refunds as EU rules require a visible digital cancellation option in checkout flows.
The Glasgow gifting platform plans to add 40 staff and open a Southeast Asia warehouse as it targets a bigger US market.
Rising cross-border trade complexity is pushing firms to delay expansion and lean on AI, as regulatory uncertainty reshapes global growth plans.
UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.
CCL forecasts resilient global trade growth in 2026 as firms bolster supply chains and adapt logistics despite tariffs and geopolitical risks.
AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.
Success in China's booming $378 billion cross-border eCommerce market hinges on clean, accurate data-not just logistics-for speedy delivery and happy customers.
US suspension of the USD $800 de minimis threshold means Australian exporters face new customs duties and costs on all shipments, including returns.
Barriers such as shipping costs and unclear sizing are stopping many Americans from turning interest in UK and European labels into purchases.
Freight forwarders in New Zealand can now see container-level port events inside CargoWise, improving visibility and helping to cut demurrage delays.
Travellers at Auckland Airport will face a new check order from late 2027 as security screening moves ahead of passport control.
UK exporters can now compare, book and ship heavier consignments online as new guidance strips out much of the freight paperwork confusion.
The subscription drinks group is broadening into coffee while relying on Europa Warehouse to handle sharp demand spikes across its clubs.
Fashion and retail operators face shipment stoppages and penalties after Poland widened electronic reporting rules for transit cargo.
Slower growth in Easter spending reflects cautious households, even as the holiday is set to generate GBP £2.39bn for retailers.
Parcelhero unveils AI-powered live parcel tracking and a faster booking interface in the first phase of its major platform overhaul.
Customs climbs Europe's boardroom agenda, but survey finds firms still under-resourced, outsourcing heavily and reacting to trade shocks.
HSBC survey shows 75% of logistics firms face impacts from US tariffs; many delay investments and reshape supply chains amid rising trade uncertainties.
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