DHL has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Venipak Group, gaining a fully owned presence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. The deal, subject to customary regulatory approvals, will see Venipak become part of DHL eCommerce, a division of DHL Group.

According to Venipak, it is one of the largest independent parcel operators in the Baltics, operating approximately 800 parcel lockers alongside an extensive pickup-point network, with established capabilities across both business-to-business and business-to-consumer delivery.

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Etsy has become the first online marketplace to offer Royal Mail’s new postal delivery duties paid (PDDP) service for shipments to the European Union, following EU customs changes that took effect on July 1.

Royal Mail launched the service in response to new EU rules that introduced a flat €3 (US$3.41) customs duty on most business-to-consumer parcels valued under €150 (US$170) entering the bloc from outside it. The PDDP service allows duties to be calculated and paid at the point of postage purchase, to prevent customers from facing unexpected charges on delivery.

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eBay is expanding its eBay International Shipping (eIS) service to the UK, aiming to help sellers reach more than 136 million buyers across over 195 countries and territories. The rollout builds on the company’s existing Global Shipping Programme and follows earlier launches in the US and Canada, with the UK service starting in August.

The enhanced offering protects sellers in the event of international buyer returns, alongside simplified customs, shipping and post-sale support.

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Cainiao has upgraded its European cross-border logistics service, with its Eastern Europe delivery network now fully connected across the region.

Following the upgrades, parcels shipped from Western Europe can now reach major Eastern European markets – including Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria – in four to six days.

Previously, merchants shipping to the region had to rely on multi-leg routing or local transfers, which made delivery times less predictable.

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From July 1, 2026, the EU will introduce a temporary €3 customs duty on low-value parcels imported from outside the bloc, mainly through e-commerce. The measure covers a wide range of products commonly bought online, including clothing, toys, electronics and other consumer goods worth up to €150 (US$170).

The European Commission says millions of low-value parcels enter the EU every day, with many containing products that do not meet EU safety standards or that are undervalued or falsely declared to avoid customs duties.

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Pos Malaysia is consolidating its domestic and international courier services under the Pos Laju brand in order to support Malaysian businesses with scaling cross-border trade.

Under the consolidation, all courier services will be offered under Pos Laju, covering local and global delivery through a single, simpler access point for customers.

The move will simplify how businesses access delivery services while strengthening Pos Laju as a single, trusted platform for both domestic and international shipping.

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FedEx has released a report detailing how US small businesses are adapting their operations and embracing innovation to navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment. Of those surveyed, 86% say trade is key to growth and expanding the US economy.

The report is titled 2026 FedEx Small Business Trade Index, and the survey was conducted by Morning Consult.

SME decision-makers report that they are taking concrete steps to strengthen resilience and support their growth.

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DP World and Al Dahra Holding have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives to strengthen food security and develop agri-logistics capabilities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and international markets.

The agreement outlines a framework for collaboration focused on building integrated supply chain solutions for the movement, storage and distribution of food and agricultural commodities. It combines DP World’s global logistics network with Al Dahra’s expertise in agricultural production and sourcing.

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SMEs across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are accelerating their international expansion plans beyond Europe, according to a new FedEx study.

The findings suggest that nearly 50% of SMEs in the region already sell internationally, and another third are preparing to enter foreign markets.

This points to a shift in perspective: businesses that were once focused on catching up with more developed Western European markets are now positioning themselves as global competitors.

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DHL Express has launched an AI-powered item identification feature designed to generate customs-compliant shipment descriptions from a single customer-taken photo.

The company said the tool uses computer vision technology to analyze an image of an item and automatically produce a structured description aligned with international customs documentation requirements. The feature is integrated into the booking process and is intended to reduce manual input, improve data accuracy and speed up customs clearance.

According to DHL Express, customers simply photograph the item they intend to ship using a smartphone or connected device.

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