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.
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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.
Core Insight: 2026 marks the end of cross-border e-commerce’s “duty-free dividend” era. The US $800 de minimis exemption (Section 321 de minimis elimination) has expired, and the EU will impose a €3 fixed duty on sub-€150 parcels starting July 1—key parts of 2026 cross-border e-commerce policy interpretation.
As of January 1, 2026, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), widely known as the EU carbon border tax, has entered the substantive collection phase.
“What exactly are Demurrage and Detention charges on my shipping invoice?” “Why does keeping a container at the port for just a few extra days cost me a fortune?”