Tag: EU

EU/ UK deal can reset post-Brexit trade deficit, says Logistics UK

The UK’s trading relationships have suffered more than the EU’s following its exit from the trade bloc, according to business group Logistics UK, with the country’s exports down 23% from 2017 to 2024 while imports fell only by 5%. The findings were revealed today (17 June 2025) by Logistics...

Ground handlers rally behind new EASA regulations

Ground handlers rally behind new EASA regulations

Ground handling companies have welcomed the publication of EASA's regulations for airports in Europe. The European aviation regulator earlier this month released the first-ever airport ground handling rules in a long-awaited move towards standardisation and improved safety. The new rules come ...

IATA: Air cargo demand surged 10.8% in December

EU moves to tighten controls on low-value e-commerce imports

The European Commission (EC) is stepping up efforts to regulate low-value e-commerce shipments, following similar moves by the United States to curb de minimis shipments, those valued under €150 ($800). With an estimated 4.6 billion such parcels entering the EU market in 2024, double the previo...

2023 was a 'mixed year' for Belgium's Liege Airport

2023 was a ‘mixed year’ for Belgium’s Liege Airport

2023 was a mixed one for Liege, the airport said, with a decline in freight traffic and an increase in passenger traffic. With 1,005,676 metric tons transiting through its facilities, the airport is still in pole position in Belgium and among the European leaders. In terms of passenger activit...

Swissport awarded Cargo Ground Handler of the Year

Air Cargo Belgium has awarded Swissport with the Cargo Ground Handler of the Year Award in recognition of its outstanding performance in general air cargo operations. The company has made a name for integrated cool chain logistics at its Swissport Pharma Centres, where it provides seamless services...

EU starts implementation of new rules for inbound air shipments

The European Union (EU) has recently implemented new rules for inbound air shipments, which will have significant impacts on the way that goods are transported and processed within the region. These changes are aimed at improving security and streamlining the customs process for incoming air ship...

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