Suspension of EU tariffs on imports from Ukraine
For an initial period of one year, import duties on industrial goods and agricultural products from Ukraine are to be suspended. A majority of the EU Parliament has spoken out in favour of this in order to strengthen the Ukrainian economy, which has been massively weakened by the war with Russia.
Already since 2016, relations between the EU and Ukraine have been governed by an association agreement, ensuring preferential access to the EU market for Ukrainian companies. The EU is Ukraine’s largest and most important trading partner.
Important Information Regarding the New EU Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)
Since 12 August 2026, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (the “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” – PPWR) has been directly […]
Suez Canal, Red Sea and cargo insurance
Since the end of 2023, the major container shipping lines have predominantly routed their services around the Cape of Good Hope; however, individual […]
Low Water Levels on German Inland Waterways – Impact on Container Transport
Persistently low water levels on several German inland waterways are currently affecting inland barge operations. On key transport routes, barges are unable to […]
