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A world in motion
Transportation and freight forwarding are always in motion and so is Embassy Freight. In this section you can find the latest news in our industry, important updates for import and export shipments and some interesting background stories, as well as special shipments Embassy Freight wants to share with you.
The European Union will significantly tighten steel import regulations for non-EU countries from 1 July 2026. The annual volume of steel that may be imported without additional duties will be reduced by approximately 47% to 18.3 million tonnes. Imports ex
The global ocean freight market is currently experiencing an unusually early start to the traditional peak season. Demand for container capacity is increasing faster than normal, resulting in rising freight rates.
The European Union has reached a preliminary agreement to eliminate import duties on American goods. This brings the implementation of the trade agreement with the United States a significant step closer and appears to prevent further escalation of the tr
As of 1 July 2026, the Dutch government will officially introduce a truck toll for vehicles weighing more than 3,500 kg. The toll will apply to almost all motorways and a large portion of provincial and municipal roads throughout the Netherlands.
Good news for importers: the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries
Each year, restrictions apply to maximum loading weights during the “Spring Thaw” (thawing period) in Canada.
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