E-commerce Sector Braces for EU Customs Overhaul Impacting Air Cargo
The European Union is set to eliminate the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports, a reform that will significantly impact the e-commerce sector. This change directly targets high-volume shippers like Shein and Temu, whose business models rely on sending billions of individual small parcels, primarily via air freight. The new regulations will increase the administrative burden and costs, requiring formal customs declarations for all goods regardless of value. While logistics providers anticipate disruptions, the industry is reportedly preparing to adapt its supply chains. This could involve shifting to EU-based warehousing and distribution to comply with the impending changes, potentially altering air cargo demand from Asia.
Official Source: https://theloadstar.com/ecommerce-sector-ready-to-adapt-to-looming-eu-import-reforms/
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