The aftermath of Brexit and the Harmonized System As the Brexit has been in effect for 1 year now, new measures have been implemented as of January 1, 2022. Introduction of mandatory REX number for exports to the UK Starting from January 1, 2022, the request for preferential origin, which suspends customs duties on certain […]

  Amidst war, price hikes, and demands This week’s communication reveals an agenda filled with international news. Below are the key points from our newsletter: EUROPE  The fuel surcharge continues to increase, and some carriers are now forced to adjust it every week to cope with the situation. Spain: Strikes are ongoing, severely affecting import/export […]

News about the new Silk Roads Rail freight has quickly become a trending mode of transport due to its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and low CO2 emissions. Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, commercial routes between China and Europe have undergone significant changes. Previously, 95% of rail freight transited through the Northern corridor, or the Trans-Siberian […]

Adoption of a new climate stance As you may have heard, on June 22nd, the European Parliament adopted a new climate stance.   The adopted agenda is as follows: starting from 2032, in addition to industrial sectors, professionals in maritime, air, and road transport will have to pay for each ton of emissions.   This […]

Dear Clients, The new season is already well underway, bringing its share of challenges. This year, September is marked by exceptional weather phenomena that will impact your road, air, and sea operations. Below is a summary of the ongoing disruptions. Storm Boris in Central Europe Storm Boris has severely affected several Central European countries, causing […]

A new crisis is looming… As you know, Russia declared war on Ukraine on February 24th. Following this declaration, ALL flows to/from Russia and most of those to/from Ukraine are currently suspended. However, this war will have an impact on all your ROAD, AIR, RAIL, and SEA flows, and we will strive to keep you […]

Dear Clients, In an ever-changing global environment, ThemaTrans wishes to update you on the latest trends that may impact your air and sea freight for the end of 2024, as well as provide forecasts for the beginning of 2025. Our aim is to offer a clear and concise analysis to help you anticipate and efficiently […]

A complicated global transport activity and the return of surcharges This year’s beginning started wildly as several geopolitical events are impacting global transportation activities, and we wanted to summarize them for you. Maritime Traffic The Suez Canal Situation Following the attack on certain container ships in the Red Sea, traffic has been significantly diverted via […]