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From September 22, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch voluntary testing of a new electronic customs clearance format for international postal shipments — Entry Type 13, or Informal Mail Entry. The corresponding CBP notice was published in the Federal Register. The new mechan.

UPS and FedEx have announced peak surcharges for the 2026–2027 season. The first changes will take effect on September 21, 2026, and will apply to FedEx international shipments.

In April, we wrote about the introduction of a €3 duty on low-value shipments to the EU and its potential impact on international logistics. The new rules took effect on July 1, 2026—and we can now assess the initial results.

Air freight rates from Asia to Europe are rising again after several weeks of volatility. According to TAC Index, the global Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) as of August 24, 2026, remains 21% higher than a year ago.

On May 4, 2026, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). The market reacted immediately: UPS shares fell by 8%, FedEx — by 6.5% (according to Reuters). ASCS allows companies to hand over the entire logistics cycle to Amazon — from transportation and storage to the deliver.

Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will close the duty-free threshold for small parcels. Every shipment valued at up to €150 entering the EU from a non-European seller will be subject to a fixed €3 duty. The final decision was adopted by the Council of the EU on February 11, 2026. This is a .

Світ логістики у 2026 році остаточно перейшов від режиму «виживання та адаптації» до стратегічної експансії. Після періоду турбулентності, спричиненого пандемією та перебудовою глобальних ланцюгів поставок, ринок посилкової доставки увійшов у фазу стабільного зростання. Згідно з аналітикою галузево.

Today, global supply chains are facing another major stress test. The escalation of the conflict involving the United States and Iran is not just a headline in international news but a real economic factor that directly affects the cost of goods in Ukraine. The closure of key transport corridors an.

Global logistics today is not only about ships, aircraft, and warehouses. It is first and foremost about regulatory policy and legal precedents. Recent news from the U.S., published by The Guardian, is causing a true earthquake in the field of international trade. It concerns the potential repeal a.

At the beginning of 2026, the global ocean logistics market entered a phase of active transformation. After a prolonged period of elevated shipping costs, analysts are reporting a decline in freight rates across key international routes. For Ukrainian companies engaged in import and export operatio.