James Miller

EU Sets €3 Customs Duty on Small Parcels Under €150 from Mid-2026: What Shippers Should Know

Starting 1 July 2026, a fixed customs duty of €3 will be applied to all small parcels entering the European Union valued below €150.

China Enhances Freight Flow with New Green TIR Corridors at the Erenhot Border Crossing

China has introduced green lanes for TIR freight transport at the strategic Erenhot border crossing, marking a significant stride in streamlining cargo movements.

Unlocking Competitive Strength in Manufacturing through ESG Leadership and Its Logistics Implications

Sustainability within manufacturing has morphed from a mere compliance box to tick into a robust strategy that fosters innovation, resilience, and tangible competitive advantages.

How Progroup’s Partnership with H&Z is Redefining Cost Management for Enhanced Competitiveness

In a fiercely competitive European market, maintaining an edge means constantly refining operational efficiency.

Oliver Wyman Expands Paris Leadership with Vincent Barbat, Enhancing Consumer Goods and Operations Strategy

Oliver Wyman has recently enhanced its senior leadership team in France with a significant appointment.

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Reroute Trans-Atlantic Services, Replacing Baltimore with Philadelphia

Two major ocean carriers, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have made the strategic decision to remove Baltimore from their North Europe-North America trans-Atlantic service lines.

Mastering Heavy Equipment Logistics: Efficient Transport Solutions for Oversized Cargo

Heavy equipment logistics is far from simply trucking giant machines from point A to point B.

ATA Challenges Spanish Government Over Lack of VAT Exemption for Self-Employed Below €85,000 Turnover

The treatment of Value Added Tax (VAT) for small business owners and self-employed workers has recently stirred significant discussion in Spain.

French Farmers' Protests Trigger 10 km Truck Delays at Biriatou, Affecting AP-8 Freight Traffic

The ongoing protests by French farmers have led to severe traffic congestion on the AP-8 highway heading towards France, with truck queues stretching up to 10 kilometers near the Biriatou border crossing point.

How JETEX’s Investment in Azzera Advances Sustainable Aviation and Carbon Management

The world of private aviation is moving toward greener horizons, with JETEX stepping up by investing in Azzera Inc., a company renowned for its digital carbon-management platform.

How Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian are Bridging Air Cargo to Support Sri Lanka’s Flood Relief Efforts

When natural disasters strike, the speed and reliability of transporting relief supplies can make or break the recovery effort.

Industry Voices Critique CEOE’s Modest 2026 Minimum Wage Rise Proposal and Its Broader Impact

The recent proposal by the CEOE and CEPYME to raise Spain’s Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI) by just 1.5% in 2026, setting it at 1,202 € gross per month in 14 installments, has drawn sharp criticism.