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High ImpactJul 14, 2026WCO Alerts on Rising E-Commerce Illicit Trade Threats
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has issued a formal warning about a significant surge in illicit trade flowing through e-commerce channels globally. This represents a structural shift in how cont
Freight News#e-commerce-compliance#illicit-trade#customs-enforcement
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJun 20, 2026Russian Shipping Operator Faces Cocaine Seizures in EU
Recent law enforcement actions targeting a Russian-linked refrigerated shipping operator over cocaine smuggling have exposed significant vulnerabilities in cold-chain logistics networks across the EU.
EU Today#cocaine-smuggling#refrigerated-shipping#supply-chain-security
Risk & Disruption
High ImpactMay 29, 2026Russian Refrigerated Shipper Under Scrutiny for Cocaine Trafficking
A Russian-linked refrigerated shipping operator has come under investigative scrutiny following multiple cocaine seizures, raising critical questions about security vulnerabilities in the cold-chain l
EU Today#smuggling-detection#cold-chain-security#russian-logistics