The EU will remove tax exemptions for items under €150 on July 1st, and a €3 tariff will be added to each cross-border e-commerce parcel.newsJune 3, 2026
Multiple shipping companies are simultaneously levying peak season surcharges for routes departing from the Far East, covering multiple routes to Northern Europe, North America, and South America.newsJune 3, 2026
Container freight rates surged by over $1,000 in a week, signaling the start of a full-blown price hike in June.newsJune 3, 2026
Canada Post's new labor agreement approved, reducing last-mile delivery risks in Canada.newsJune 2, 2026
Is Brazil tax-free for parcels under $50? This usually does not apply to DHL, FedEx, and UPS shipments.newsMay 18, 2026
UPS raises several fees starting today, increasing international shipping costs again.newsMay 11, 2026
FedEx plans to resume flights of 28 MD-11 freighters by the end of May, which is expected to alleviate air freight capacity issues.newsMay 11, 2026
Qatari LNG tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time, marking the first resumption of passage since the war.newsMay 11, 2026
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz plummeted by 94%: Iran imposes mandatory PGSA inspections on ships, leaving 1,550 merchant ships stranded.newsMay 9, 2026
A 24-hour strike at Italian ports on May 7th is expected to cause delays for shipments transiting through Italy.newsMay 6, 2026
Starting in July 2026, express shipments to the EU will require a product identification code; otherwise, customs clearance will be impossible.newsMay 6, 2026
