16/06/2026
💡 Today's Pick
A development that deserves the attention of every freight forwarder and customs intermediary in Europe.
According to CLECAT, customs authorities in some EU member states have pursued logistics operators for customs duties and VAT, even after transit procedures had been properly completed.
The concern is not about goods being lost in transit. The issue is that operators may be held liable for customs debts arising from incorrect information elsewhere in the supply chain, despite acting on the basis of data provided by their customers.
What makes this debate particularly relevant is that standard transport documents often state that cargo descriptions, contents, weights and values are declared by the shipper.
If responsibility continues to shift further down the logistics chain, the implications for freight forwarders, customs representatives and other intermediaries could be significant.
As discussions around EU customs reform continue, this is definitely one to watch.
We're monitoring this closely at SEAL Express Logistics. Are you?