Global Flash
October 2026 – Port delays in Asia due to typhoons
Typhoons have tied up around 3 million TEU, or 8.5% of the global container fleet, with average vessel delays of 6.8 days. Recovery could take between 7 and 10 months.
We recommend booking well in advance, allowing extra buffer in transit times, and factoring the risk of roll-overs into your shipment planning.
September 2026 – China Golden Week 2026
Please note that our operations in China may be affected by the Chinese National Day holiday from October 1st to 7th, 2026. Our Chinese offices will be closed during this period and will resume normal operations on October 8th.
We recommend planning shipments and logistics operations accordingly. Official Chinese link here.
July 2026 – New EU regime for low-value shipments
Since July 1st, 2026, a fixed customs duty of €3 applies to shipments valued under €150. Two further developments are expected in November: product identifiers would become mandatory from November 1st, and the EU handling fee is expected as early as November 2026, although this last point has not yet been confirmed.