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.
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.
Air Cargo Rates From China to Europe Have Surged 75%
Ongoing Middle East airspace closures have pushed rates to approximately $4.80 per kg, up from roughly $2.75 in Q4 2025. For brands restocking EU inventory by air, the economics have shifted materially.