A haulier outsourced its compliance and lost its licence
A UK and EU road haulage operator had its operator’s licence revoked after regulators found it had outsourced core compliance duties to Amazon’s logistics systems without independent oversight, per trade reporting on 25 September 2026. It is one operator’s case, but the principle reaches any brand leaning on a partner.
UK Bill Could Force Your 3PL to Replace Its Technology
The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill completed its Commons passage on 16 June 2026 and is at House of Lords committee stage. It would let ministers order transport and logistics operators to remove technology from vendors judged a national security risk, which puts despatch in someone else’s hands.
Q4 EU Fulfillment: What US Brands Need in Place Before October
Getting EU inventory right for peak season requires stock, compliance, IOSS, and logistics sorted before October. Here’s the full sequence for US brands.
Amazon AWD Launches in Europe
Amazon AWD went live across DE, FR, IT, ES and the UK on 20 August 2026. Here’s what it means for EU Q4 logistics and your fulfilment options.
CMA CGM Acquires FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 Billion – What It Means for Cross-Border Logistics
CMA CGM agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4 billion on 1 July 2026, pending regulatory clearance. The deal triples CEVA Logistics’ North American contract logistics footprint, adding 150+ warehouses. For US brands expanding to Europe, this consolidates ocean freight and cross-border 3PL under one operator.
ICS2 Phase 3 Complete: All EU Transport Modes Now Require Pre-Arrival Customs Declarations
ICS2 Phase 3 completed 1 June 2026, extending the EU pre-arrival customs declaration requirement to road and maritime freight. All shipments entering the EU – air, road and maritime – must now file an Entry Summary Declaration before arrival. Check with your 3PL.
The Three Biggest Carriers in the World Are Warning About July 1
The world’s three biggest carriers jointly warned EU finance ministers of border hold-up risk on 1 July. DHL has publicly recommended Delivered to Party (DTP) billing. Here’s what that means for US brands still shipping from outside the EU.
USPS Dimensional Weight Pricing July 2026: What Ecommerce Brands Need to Know
USPS introduces dimensional weight pricing for Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Ground Advantage commercial services from July 13, 2026, ending the cost advantage USPS held over UPS and FedEx for bulky, lightweight products. Consumer electronics, home goods, and sporting equipment brands with large packaging formats face the largest per-unit cost increase. The July 13 change lands two weeks after the EU de minimis removal, compounding costs for brands still shipping direct from the US to European customers.