Holiday shipping brings longer transit times and added surcharge fees. Start planning your strategy now to protect your delivery timelines and your margins. Key takeaways Shipping times rise by roughly 1 to 10 days during the holiday season, depending on volume and carrier capacity. Most carriers add surcharges during peak season to offset the higher…
The European Union has passed a sweeping new customs reform that ends the de minimis exemption for imports under €150. Key takeaways The EU’s duty-free exemption for imports under €150 ends July 1, 2026. Low-value shipments will carry a temporary €3 flat duty fee per line item through July 2028, then standard duty rates apply….
The retailers who win the holidays aren’t the ones who order the most. They’re the ones who order early enough that shipping timelines, not stock, set the ceiling on what they can sell. Here’s the calendar to plan against.