Chris Lewis
Brussels based regulatory partner at law firm Reed Smith, Philippe Heeren, says that the current EU Customs Reform is the most significant overhaul since 1968, but the landscape has shifted dramatically since the original 2023 proposal.
E-commerce volumes have outpaced controls, and geopolitical tensions have introduced new policy considerations. With political agreement expected imminently, the reform will fundamentally change how goods move across EU borders-affecting businesses, authorities and consumers.
He said: “The ...
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KLN Logistics Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Fire Services Department on 20 March to provide logistics support for international rescue operations.
They will establish supply hubs across KLN’s global network, with smart equipment to streamline planning procedures and jointly develop an AI-driven adaptive model to support ...
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UK air freight wholesaler Cargonet has promoted Andy Sullivan to commercial director. He will assume full responsibility for regional commercial activities alongside continued leadership of the external sales team and also play a broader role in commercial strategy and day-to-day operations.
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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is urging its members and the wider logistics community to participate in a new police-led survey on organised crime in the UK.
The survey, launched by Opal, the national intelligence unit dedicated to tackling serious organised acquisitive crime, aims to build a clearer picture of ...
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Hapag-Lloyd has signed a letter of intent with the Indian Government to deepen maritime cooperation and support the continued development of India’s shipping and logistics sector. It includes development of Vadhavan Port, 100km north of Mumbai in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority as well as reflagging of up ...
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Ceva Logistics has launched a new secure maritime transport solution for used lithium-ion batteries to continental Europe. It uses shipping services operated by sister company CMA CGM and will initially five specially adapted containers.
Growth in the market has fuelled the need for transport solutions for used batteries from island territories ...
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DHL has expanded its North America data centre logistics (DCL) infrastructure with 10 dedicated warehouses totalling more than 7 million square feet of capacity set to go live in 2026. Designed for operators racing to deploy new capacity, they will offer white‑glove handling, rack configuration services, and specialized warehouse‑to‑site transportation.
White‑glove ...
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The Airforwarders Association says it is becoming increasingly concerned about the risks to the US aviation system and supply chain following the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that has been ongoing since February 13.
AfA says that more than 300 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have already resigned, raising ...
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Software and cargo community specialist Kale Logistics has gone into partnership with consulting firm Tech Mahindra to jointly enable large-scale digital transformation, with a specific focus on ports and airports. It brings together Kale’s logistics domain expertise in building community systems with Tech Mahindra’s engineering and digital business transformation capabilities. ...
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ECS Group says it relocated all personnel located in high-risk regions, particularly Dubai and Lebanon, to secure locations from the outset of the crisis. However, thanks to IT solutions developed in-house, the GSA’s teams were able to switch immediately to remote working mode, with no disruption to operations.
Partner airlines, including ...
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