France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take... View More
The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and gas production, actions that cannot be quickly reversed. Gi... View More
There is much uncertainty with respect to global trade. While geopolitical factors, war, weather, and demographic shifts have an impact, the factor with the largest near-term and possibly long... View More
An e-commerce platform where individual sellers with personal storefronts sell handmade or vintage items in the tradition of an open craft fair probably never expected their success to be defi... View More
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal statute that traces its roots to the 14th century in England. As we will see, it is very much alive and well in 2025 in the United States. The... View More
We expect most retail holiday items to be more expensive this year as the result of normal inflation, which is now running at 3%, as well as increased tariffs, including the elimination of the... View More
While duties imposed earlier this year remain technically in force, recent court rulings have put these tariffs in limbo. A federal court declared many of the tariffs unlawful under emergency... View More
As is well known, starting from August 29th, the United States has abolished the duty-free quota for all imported parcels from various countries. That is to say, the $800 duty-free allowance is no lon
Risk is a constant in today’s complex supply chains and the parcel shipping operations within them. Whether from natural disasters or geopolitical events, disruptions have the potential to i... View More
A long time ago, the only channel for parcels to enter and exit the country was through mail. Under the framework of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and its international mail agreement, the... View More
President Trump’s tariff policies on imports seem to change daily. Therefore, we will set aside tariff rates for now and instead focus on analyzing the clearance policies for small parcels... View More
International parcel shippers need to pay close attention to upcoming changes to the US laws and regulations governing international de minimis shipments. Exact details on the how, what, and whe... View More
The digital revolution is transforming the retail landscape at an unprecedented pace, propelling businesses to expand beyond borders and tap into the lucrative world of global e-commerce. Howe... View More
Package deliveries are booming, with e-commerce sales estimated to exceed $6.3 trillion globally this year. With exponential growth comes last-mile logistical challenges for delivering packages effici
When goods cross international borders, they often come with a price tag beyond their purchase cost, known as import duty. Simply put, import duty is a tax levied by a country on goods from another co
Navigating the complexities of the modern global trade environment poses a significant challenge for shippers worldwide. Shippers face a landscape marked by rapid shifts in trade patterns, sub... View More
A controversy between the member countries of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the 27 EU countries plus Norway and Switzerland raises questions about whether a country can impose controls... View More
In today’s digital age, launching an online shop has never been easier. Platforms like Shopify can transform budding businesses into fully operational e-commerce merchants in just one day, e... View More
The legal characteristics of the entities providing transportation service in international commerce fall into three broad categories: International Air, International Ocean, and North America... View More
Returns are a perennial headache for online retailers, costing US retailers $816 billion in lost sales in 2022, according to the National Retail Federation. And the issue is gaining momentum... View More
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, today announced a series of executive leadership appointments and the formation of a new client experience organization within its Americas region
Weston, FL — DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for last-mile parcel delivery services in the U.S. At an expected value
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
