Eurora's March industry wrap-up

To help you win in the ever-changing e-commerce world, we constantly track cross-border trade regulations, watch global e-commerce and logistics trends, and exchange with sharp-eyed industry experts from around the world.

This March industry wrap-up focuses on the launch of ICS2 release 2, data accuracy to overcome shipping challenges, and the key postal challenges unveiled by WMX Miami.

ICS2 release 2 went live, mind your HS codes

On March 1, ICS2 release 2, which has been shaking the industry for months, went into force. It has a huge impact on all businesses shipping to the EU with new requirements. Catch up on ICS2 basics with the infographic below. ??

Our experts?Paul Scratchley?and?Laura Breede,?recently hosted a webinar to help businesses understand why HS codes are fundamental in international shipping, how to approach the new EU's ICS2 requirements, and how to automate HS code allocation.

If you missed the webinar, take your chance to watch it on-demand! HS code allocation is a hot topic, especially for retailers shipping to the EU, as HS codes are now required on all customs forms. Watch the on-demand webinar here. ??

Overcome shipping challenges with accurate data

Chris Lentjes, CEO – US & Canada at Eurora, was interviewed by?FreightPOP. He shared his insights into overcoming cross-border freight challenges and staying on top of constantly evolving changes.

"For retailers, it’s all about accurate data and customs compliance to support deliverability on every shipment," says Chris.

Read the full interview below. ??

Are you shipping goods cross-border and heard of DAP Incoterms without really understanding what it means? Cross-border sales are guided by internationally standardized rules to determine seller and buyer responsibilities.

Delivered at Place (DAP) is one of them and can be used by retailers who ship goods to consumers. To help you better understand this shipping rule, we compiled all you need to know in one place. ??

Chris Lentjes outlines the impact of cart abandonment on revenue and the top reasons shoppers abandon their cart. Check out the short video below! ??

Key challenges in the postal industry unveiled at WMX Miami

Chris Lentjes, key speaker at WMX Miami, presented Eurora's transparent E2E Cross Border Compliance Platform to increase your business. He also shared current cross-border challenges & impacts on your business.

Missed Chris at WMX and still looking for innovative solutions to streamline your business and deliver a better service to your customers? It's not too late to learn from an expert! Watch Chris's presentation on-demand here ??

WMX Miami gathered 300+ industry leaders and key decision-makers to discuss strategy and track developments in a fast-changing sector of international business.

Logistics and postal professionals discussed some of the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in the logistics and postal industries. If you couldn't attend WMX this year, we gathered 5 key takeaways from the show. ??

What's new at Eurora?

Eurora China team attended Yuguo and eBay events to help Chinese sellers expand their activities to new markets with intelligent solutions. On this occasion, Eurora won a prize for the Best Cross-Border Intellectual Property and Tax Service Provider in 2022.

We are delighted to see that 3K professionals from the e-commerce, logistics and postal industry joined our LinkedIn community. With growing global pressure for high-quality data and ongoing regulatory disruptions, it is crucial to keep an eye on the latest changes in your industry.

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Do you need guidance to increase your cross-border volume, level up your customers' experience, or implement winning shipping strategies??Get in touch with us!