NG Terminal will be attending Nordic Forum 2026 in Stockholm. 🇸🇪
NG Terminal will be attending Nordic Forum 2026, taking place from 19 to 21 April in Stockholm, Sweden. Representing NG Terminal at the event will be Sam Wong, Business Development Manager. He will be available to discuss current market challenges and practical logistics solutions. A Market Defined by Volatility Global logistics continues to operate in an increasingly uncertain […]
Energy Disruption and EU Customs Reform: A Structural Reset for Global Trade
Energy markets have long influenced logistics costs, but recent disruptions have pushed this relationship into sharper focus. Volatility in oil and LNG transit routes, combined with geopolitical pressures, has transformed energy from a background variable into a primary cost driver for global supply chains. At the same time, regulatory change in Europe is reshaping how goods move […]
Global Trade Under Pressure: EU Reform Meets Geopolitical Disruption
A shifting landscape for global supply chains Global trade is entering a period of sustained uncertainty. Regulatory changes across the EU are reshaping compliance frameworks, while escalating tensions in the Middle East are disrupting the physical movement of goods. Together, these forces are exposing structural weaknesses in global supply chains and forcing businesses to rethink […]
Visibility Reduces Disputes in Duties, Customs, Clearance and Fulfilment
In cross-border logistics, delays are often treated as the primary risk. In practice, the greater risk lies in what happens to data when delays occur. As shipments move across multiple systems, routes and checkpoints, inconsistencies begin to emerge between what was declared and what arrives. Industry data highlights the scale of this issue. The World Customs Organization estimates […]
Cross-Border Trade Is Being Tested by Volatility
Global logistics markets are entering another period of cost and risk pressure as energy prices respond to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Recent Reuters reporting indicates that Brent crude has risen by around seven per cent following disruption linked to regional tensions and concerns over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. This corridor remains one of the most critical […]
Terminal Operators and Fuel Volatility: What Rising Oil Prices Mean for Trade
Global logistics markets are entering another period of cost and risk pressure as energy prices respond to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Recent Reuters reporting indicates that Brent crude has risen by around seven per cent following disruption linked to regional tensions and concerns over shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. This corridor remains one of the most critical […]
Cross-Border Europe in 2026: The End of ‘Easy Parcel’
Cross-border e-commerce into Europe is entering a more controlled and compliance-driven phase. The environment that allowed low-value parcels to move quickly with limited scrutiny is being replaced by tighter enforcement, higher costs and greater accountability. From 1 July 2026, low-value shipments entering the EU will be subject to a €3 customs charge per product category. While small […]
When Trade Routes Break, Control Comes from Data and Network
Global trade disruption is no longer temporary. It is structural. Instability across Middle East trade routes, particularly in the Red Sea, is forcing widespread re-routing of shipments. This is increasing transit times, raising freight costs and introducing new layers of customs complexity. At the same time, sanctions regimes, tariff changes and regulatory controls are evolving rapidly, often with limited notice. For […]
H7, IOSS and Low-Value Imports: What Changes in 2026 and What Businesses Should Check Now
Low-value e-commerce imports into the European Union are entering a new regulatory phase. As parcel volumes from global online marketplaces continue to grow, customs authorities across Europe are tightening oversight and adjusting duty frameworks. Several regulatory changes coming into effect in 2026 illustrate how quickly the operating environment for cross-border e-commerce can evolve. For logistics providers, e-commerce platforms and […]
Air Routes Suspended: What Happens to Cargo Capacity and Transit Time?
Air cargo networks are currently experiencing disruption as airspace closures and suspended flight operations across parts of the Middle East reshape global aviation routes. These developments are already having a noticeable impact on cargo capacity and transit times across key international trade corridors. According to recent reporting by Air Cargo News, airlines are actively working through cargo […]