Three-quarters of global retailers are confident in growing cross-border sales in 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and operational challenges, according to new research from Asendia.

The company’s report, Beyond Borders: Bridging Customer Experience Ambition and Execution, found that 75% of retailers expect international sales to increase, up from 72% last year. However, 29% of cross-border deliveries are failing to meet customer expectations.

Confidence levels vary by region, with UK retailers leading at 85%, followed by the US at 79%, Asia-Pacific at 73% and Europe at 61%.

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Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has resumed full acceptance of letters and parcels to the United States following upgrades to meet updated US customs requirements.

The restoration, effective April 13, 2026, removes earlier limitations that had been introduced as the operator adapted to new regulations requiring more detailed shipment declarations.

PHLPost said the changes were necessary to comply with stricter US customs rules on incoming mail, which require accurate information on item descriptions, declared values and shipment categories.

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FedEx has launched a series of webinars aimed at helping Spanish SMEs manage customs requirements and logistics challenges as they expand beyond the EU.

The program provides guidance on cross-border trade, recurring shipments and customs processes, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and navigating international markets.

According to Spain’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, merchandise exports grew by 0.7% in 2025 to reach €387.1bn (US$454.3bn), the second-highest annual figure on record.

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UPS has unveiled the expansion of its Incheon Airport (ICN) hub that will support faster import deliveries for businesses across the Seoul Metropolitan area.

The hub has quadrupled in size to just under 6,400m2 and is equipped with a new advanced automated sorting system which is said to have increased import processing capacity by 4.5 times.

This enables import shipments from across Asia-Pacific to be cleared and out for delivery in as little as one business day, while imports from across Europe can be delivered in as little as two business days.

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An Post has launched UK Direct, a new parcel delivery and returns service designed to simplify shipping from Ireland to the UK following the introduction of post-Brexit trade requirements.

The service aims to help Irish SMES access the UK’s consumer market by providing an end-to-end delivery solution that includes customs handling, parcel delivery and returns management.

According to An Post, UK Direct offers pre-cleared UK customs processing and three-day e-commerce parcel delivery to the UK via Dublin Port.

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XPO Logistics has extended its partnership with UK kitchen and homewares brand Joseph Joseph to offer global forwarding from China to its warehouse in Rugby, UK.

The enhanced contract will see XPO Logistics manage Joseph Joseph’s orders, supplier profiles, the logistics of moving freight from China to the UK, and the end delivery to the e-fulfilment hub in the UK. XPO Logistics will manage the entire supply chain, from source to end-customer delivery.

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Geopost handled more than 2.2 billion parcels in 2025, a 5% increase year-on-year, as sales remained broadly stable in what the company described as a highly challenging market environment.

Total sales reached €15.8bn (US$18.4bn), up 0.3% compared with 2024. Parcel and express revenues totaled €13.6bn (US$16bn), an increase of 2.7%. Operating profit (EBIT) stood at €466m (US$550m), down €158m (US$186m) year-on-year, reflecting competitive pressure, pricing constraints and cost inflation across the sector.

“Despite a highly demanding market environment in 2025, marked by intense competitive pressure and sustained cost inflation, Geopost delivered solid volume growth,” said Yves Delmas, CEO of Geopost.

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DHL Group and JD.com have signed a memorandum of understanding to support German brands’ growth in China and strengthen their presence in European markets through JD.com’s European retail platform, Joyboy. The MoU was signed at JD.com’s headquarters in Beijing.

The two companies will collaborate on innovative logistics and e-commerce initiatives, aiming to create integrated solutions that better connect brands, merchants and consumer across both continents.

Under the MoU, DHL will introduce German brands to JD.com, to enable German businesses to expand their presence in the Chinese market.

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Parcel2Go has released its 2025 courier performance rankings, based on booking data from UK shippers using its platform.

The report identifies the most reliable and highest-rated drop-off delivery services for domestic and international shipments. The rankings are based on performance indicators including on-time delivery, successful delivery rates, speed and customer satisfaction, using data from thousands of bookings made through the platform.

The most reliable UK couriers in 2025

For UK deliveries, Evri Drop-Off recorded the highest on-time delivery rate in 2025 at 92.44%.

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FedEx Corp. has joined the Hedera Council to support the development of digital infrastructure for global supply chains.

The council is made up of organizations that oversee governance of the Hedera distributed ledger network (DLT), which is designed to provide a trust and verification layer for digital transactions and data sharing. FedEx says its participation reflects a long-term strategy to support supply chains that operate increasingly through digital data exchange rather than paper-based or manual processes.

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