Netherlands postpones e-commerce handling fee plans
The Netherlands has shelved plans for an e-commerce handling fee, awaiting EU-wide measures
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Netherlands postpones e-commerce handling fee plans
The Netherlands has shelved plans for an e-commerce handling fee, awaiting EU-wide measures
BIFA urges UK forwarders to incorporate new Standard Trading Conditions
Freight forwarders have two weeks to adopt revised standard trading conditions, reflecting increased customs activity and commercial risks
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