Customs news and trends

Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
eCommerce // February 02, 2025

A proposed customs reform in the European Union would reportedly shift the responsibility of being an importer from individuals who purchase goods online to the online platforms that sell them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

The Handshake Is Dead – Long Live The Curtsy
Coronavirus // April 11, 2020

The handshake has a long and curious history as far as greetings go. Most historians place the first instance back in the 5th century BCE in Greece, where it was used to demonstrate that one was not carrying a weapon. When used in a commerce context...

UK Will Use Border Controls After Brexit For EU Imports
Brexit // February 10, 2020

The U.K. said it is going to start putting import controls on goods coming in from the European Union after the Brexit transition finishes at the end of this year, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

China Continues Facial Recognition Adoption With Airport Scanners
Biometrics // December 11, 2019

Beijing Daxing International Airport has been incorporating facial recognition software more and more, and it’s being used to do everything from identifying passengers to purchasing items from the duty free store, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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DHL Halts $800-Plus Orders to US Consumers Amid Tariff Pressures

April 20, 2025
DHL is suspending shipments valued at more than $800 to U.S. consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods

February 02, 2025
A proposed customs reform in the European Union would reportedly shift the responsibility of being an importer from individuals who purchase goods online to the online platforms that sell them....

UK Will Use Border Controls After Brexit For EU Imports

February 10, 2020
The U.K. said it is going to start putting import controls on goods coming in from the European Union after the Brexit transition finishes at the end of this year,...

China Continues Facial Recognition Adoption With Airport Scanners

December 11, 2019
Beijing Daxing International Airport has been incorporating facial recognition software more and more, and it’s being used to do everything from identifying passengers to purchasing items from the duty free...