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February Newsupdate: EU-India Free Trade Agreement, Dutch Handling Fee, CBAM and more.
Dear partner, While February is traditionally a quieter month in logistics due to the Chinese New Year, the market is far from standing still. In fact, several regulatory and structural
EU–India Trade Agreement: Impact on Supply Chains, Customs, and Sourcing
What does the EU–India Trade Agreement mean for import duties, customs, and supply chains? Read about the implications for sourcing and compliance.
National handling fee for e-commerce: more control, a fairer playing field, and better flow
Customs is preparing for the possible introduction of a national handling fee for e-commerce shipments from outside the EU. A development that at first glance raises questions, but mainly offers
Asian holidays Q1 2026: what do they mean for your supply chain?
The first quarter of 2026 has several important Asian holidays that directly impact production, capacity, and delivery times. In particular, the Chinese New Year in February causes a temporary standstill in large parts of Asia. In this article, we list the most important dates and show what this means for your supply chain and logistics planning.
Council of State critical of national handling fee for e-commerce shipments
On December 22, 2025, the advisory report from the Advisory Division of the Council of State was published regarding the proposal to introduce a national handling fee for e-commerce shipments
New laws and regulations regarding temporary workers from 2026: what does this mean for transport and logistics?
From January 1, 2026, much will change regarding working with temporary employees. The new NBBU collective labor agreement for Temporary Workers and additional legislative amendments have a direct impact on