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The European Union has introduced stricter customs declaration requirements for low-value e-commerce shipments. Effective November 1, 2026, Product Identifiers (PIDs) are mandatory at the individual product-line level for qualifying business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments imported into the EU with an intrinsic consignment value not exceeding €150.

EU new customs rule 2026: €2 Union Handling Fee per direct‑to‑consumer parcel from non‑EU countries effective Nov 1. Learn calculation rules, overlap with €3 fixed customs duty, payment parties & impacts for cross‑border e‑commerce sellers under new nDWU EU Customs Code.

Multiple media outlets report that France officially rolled out a surcharge on goods categorized as ultra‑fast fashion starting September 1, 2026. This new regulatory measure mainly targets Asian cross‑border e‑commerce platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress.

Check cancelled voyages & alternative shipping options from Maersk, Hapag‑Lloyd and MSC for 2026 China National Day Golden Week. Tips for freight forwarders & exporters.

Maersk Line, one of the world’s top shipping carriers, has officially released updated global logistics compliance notices, rolling out brand-new mandatory customs regulations for Egypt export, Kenya import, and Pakistan import shipments.

The Directorate General of Customs under the Royal Oman Police has officially launched the 2026 Oman mandatory palletization policy for imported goods, a landmark regulatory update for all inbound and transit shipments entering Omani territory.

2026 stands out as a landmark year for TikTok Shop global cross-border e-commerce expansion, and Chinese cross-border sellers focusing on TikTok Shop cross-border logistics are facing two high-growth markets: Southeast Asia and South Korea.

Wondering how to choose the best international logistics transport mode? Compare 5 cross-border freight modes — express, air, sea, rail and truck freight on cost, transit time & cargo rules for China exports.

Since 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ramped up inspection intensity for all shipments exported from China. Two critical ACE system hold codes — 5H inspection and 9H inspection — have become frequent challenges for cross-border traders, freight forwarders and overseas suppliers.

Track the latest 2026 global shipping market trends. The SCFI index keeps climbing for four straight weeks. Severe port congestion hits the Middle East and South Asia, while container rollovers are rampant on Transpacific and Asia-Europe routes. Get full details on ocean freight rate hikes, carrier surcharges and capacity shortages.

The 2026 global logistics peak season is in full swing, with shipping space tight, freight rates soaring, and supply chains facing unprecedented pressure.

Q2 2026 witnesses drastic shifts in the global cross-border e-commerce logistics industry. April brings severe industry volatility: major carriers announce the collective ocean freight rate hike April 2026, while TikTok Shop’s market expansion creates lucrative growth opportunities.