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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
Postponement of national handling fee introduction for e-commerce shipments
The Netherlands has made an important decision regarding the introduction of the national handling fee for e-commerce shipments. The State Secretary for Fiscal Affairs, Tax Administration and Customs has announced
December logistics update — Navigating holiday demand and upcoming EU changes
Dear partner, The coming months bring important changes for international supply chains, all while the December peak season is in full swing. As holiday demand pushing logistics networks to their