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Air freight rates to rise in 2026 due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East
The outlook for the international air freight market has changed significantly in a short space of time. While it was still expected at the end of 2025 that long-term contract
New European packaging rules (PPWR): what does this mean for you in practice?
As of August 12, 2026, an EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) must be available for every packaging type placed on the EU market, supported by technical documentation. If this documentation
Van der Helm Logistics invests in the future with a new 100,000 m² distribution center in Moerdijk
DEN HOORN, June 23, 2026 – Van der Helm Logistics is taking a major step in its further growth and development with the realization of a new distribution center of
No national handling fee for e-commerce shipments in the Netherlands
The Netherlands will not introduce a national handling fee for e-commerce shipments. The State Secretary for Finance announced this on Friday, June 12, 2026. This means there will be no
Ocean freight market under pressure due to current peak period
The international ocean freight market is currently experiencing a busy peak period. On major trade routes, including transpacific and Asia-Europe routes, we are seeing rates rise, available capacity become scarcer,
Truck levy from July 1, 2026: what does this mean for your logistics?
From July 1, 2026, much will change for transport companies using the Dutch road network. On that date, the new truck levy officially comes into effect. Trucks weighing more than