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
UPS and DHL made a series of adjustments to their surcharge mechanisms in April: weekly fuel surcharge changes, new customs clearance fees in Europe, and a renamed emergency surcharge.newsMay 3, 2026
The US CPSC will enforce eFiling: Starting July 8th, imported consumer goods will be required to submit seven compliance data items.newsApril 22, 2026
UPS, FedEx, and DHL have begun processing IEEPA refunds: payments may take several months.newsApril 22, 2026
