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Summary   The United Kingdom has announced plans to remove its £135 de minimis customs duty exemption, following similar moves by the United States and the European Union. While the UK de minimis threshold will remain in place through at least December 31, 2026, full removal is expected by March 2029…

Cross border BFCM 2025 unfolded within one of the most unpredictable trade environments in years. Many brands expected turbulence due to tariff adjustments, regulatory reform, the removal of de minimis thresholds in key markets, and rising scrutiny on cross border shipping. Instead of a downturn, the season delivered strong global…

Online sellers face the complex challenge of meeting customer expectations for rapid delivery times, even across international borders. For decision-makers at 3PLs and merchants, the stakes are high—slow shipping can erode customer satisfaction and impede repeat business. Customer expectations are the same as domestic, but it is extraordinarily difficult to…

Checkout November 2025’s edition of the Cross Border Chronicle: PEAK PREPARATION 2025 US Outbound Holiday Shipping Deadlines Now Live Peak Season officially kicks off next week, and we know this time of year can feel intense. Especially with the evolving customs landscape and rising consumer expectations. Our team is here…

The holidays are right around the corner, signaling the start of the 2025 Peak Season. While this time of year brings global celebrations and record-breaking ecommerce demand, it also introduces a more complex shipping environment than merchants have seen in years. Carrier networks are tightening capacity, new tariff rules are…

  Summary: Global logistics in 2025 is shaped by overlapping disruptions: strikes, carrier consolidation, and fast-changing tariffs. Customs enforcement is stricter than ever, with rising penalties and shrinking de minimis exemptions. Consumer demand is still strong but shifting toward emerging markets and resilient categories like Health & Wellness and Beauty….

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Summary Artificial intelligence or AI is revolutionizing cross border logistics and what it means to operate globally. Once confined to predictive analytics or warehouse automation, AI now sits at the core of international logistics, transforming how data moves, how networks interact, and how merchants and partners manage complexity at scale….

Tariffs aren’t going anywhere. With rising landed costs and growing scrutiny on cross-border shipments, many brands are left wondering how to stay competitive internationally without sacrificing margin. In April, after the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 145% on Made in China goods,  FlavorCloud data showed that goods with the…

PEAK PREPARATION Shipping cut offs, surcharges, and more Peak season is here, time to harness opportunities and demand from across the globe. But don’t forget to plan for surcharges, capacity crunches, and heighten consumer expectations Peak Season Hub– A central hub with updated surcharge information, preparation guides, and holiday cut off…

Returns are an inevitable part of ecommerce but they’re especially complex when crossing borders. Between shipping costs, customs requirements, and varying local expectations, international returns can quickly turn into a margin-killer if not handled strategically.   But here’s the upside: when managed well, international returns can actually protect your margins and…

Summary Transshipment, the movement of goods through an intermediate country, has become a frontline compliance issue. Legal transshipment requires strict customs control and documentation, while illegal transshipment (disguising true origin) can lead to steep penalties, loss of preferential tariff treatment, and now, under new U.S. rules, additional tariffs of up…

Summary On August 29, 2025, the United States will eliminate its $800 de minimis exemption—an exemption that has long enabled Canadian merchants to ship low-value parcels into the U.S. without duties, taxes, or full customs clearance. The impact of the removal of the de minimis exemption on Canada will reshape…