#cross-border-commerce
(17 articles)Postal Operators Squeezed: Parcel Growth Can't Offset Rising Costs
Global postal operators are caught in a profitability squeeze despite strong parcel volume growth driven by e-commerce expansion. According to preliminary 2025 data from the International Post Corp, t
Hidden Duties & Taxes Kill Cross-Border Sales: What 9K Consumers Revealed
A comprehensive global survey spanning 9,000 consumers across nine international markets reveals critical friction points in cross-border e-commerce driven by pricing opacity and tax complexity. The r
De Minimis Duty-Free Doctrine: What E-Commerce Must Know
The American de minimis doctrine is a critical but often misunderstood trade policy that exempts low-value imported shipments from customs duties and processing. For e-commerce businesses operating gl
EU Eliminates Duty-Free Threshold for Low-Value Parcels in 2026
The European Union is implementing a significant regulatory change that will eliminate the existing duty-free exemption for low-value parcels, effective in 2026. This structural policy shift represent
EU De Minimis Suspension: China E-Commerce Trade Faces Major Shift
The European Union's suspension of the de minimis customs exemption represents a structural shift in how low-value parcels from China are handled upon entry into EU markets. Historically, shipments va
Mexico Leads US Trade as USMCA Renewal Faces Uncertainty
Mexico has solidified its position as the largest U.S. trading partner, extending a lead that began in 2023 and generating $86.04 billion in two-way commerce during April 2026—the highest monthly tota
Trade Remains Critical Despite Growing Global Uncertainty
Despite mounting geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty, experts maintain that international commerce remains a fundamental driver of economic cooperation and supply chain stability. The a
Canadian Wine Demand Surges as Trump Tariffs Shift Consumer Buying
Faced with escalating trade tensions under the Trump administration, Canadian consumers are actively shifting purchasing patterns toward domestically-produced wine, a trend reflecting both protectioni
India-U.S. Interim Trade Framework: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
India and the United States have negotiated an interim trade framework designed to strengthen bilateral commercial ties and facilitate smoother cross-border supply chain operations. This framework rep
US Blocks Tariff Refunds for De Minimis Imports in Lawsuit
The US Justice Department has challenged a lawsuit seeking to reinstate tariff exemptions and secure retroactive refunds for de minimis shipments—low-value imports that traditionally fell below duty t
DavidsTea Opens US Fulfillment Hub as De Minimis Rule Ends
DavidsTea's decision to establish domestic US fulfillment reflects a structural shift in cross-border e-commerce logistics driven by the elimination of the de minimis trade exemption. The removal of t
German Border Controls to Disrupt EU Shipping, Cost Millions
Germany's implementation of enhanced border control measures represents a significant disruption to intra-European supply chains, with industry analysts projecting substantial cost implications across
Senegal's Outalma Optimizes Africa-Global Trade Logistics
Outalma, a logistics technology company based in Senegal, is enhancing delivery efficiency for shipments between African markets and global destinations. The platform addresses a critical pain point i
De Minimis Tariff Exemption Remains Suspended: Impact on Imports
The suspension of the U.S. de minimis tariff exemption continues to remain in effect, maintaining elevated duties on low-value imported goods that would normally enter the country tariff-free. This on
South Korea Logistics Opportunities for Hong Kong Businesses
The HKTDC Research report highlights emerging logistics and distribution opportunities in South Korea for Hong Kong-based businesses seeking to expand their regional footprint. This research-backed an
De Minimis Tariff Changes Force Peak Season Adaptation
The elimination or modification of the de minimis tariff exemption—which previously allowed packages under a certain value threshold to enter the U.S. duty-free—represents a structural shift in how e-
India Lifts Courier Export Cap to Accelerate Ecommerce Shipments
India has removed export caps previously imposed on courier services, a regulatory shift designed to unlock capacity constraints and accelerate ecommerce shipment processing. This policy change addres