Daily Logistics News(10.28.2026)
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Overview
The October 28 roundup covers regional security, EU customs requirements, e-commerce infrastructure, cross-border seller expansion, parcel delivery pricing, and currency exchange rates.
Jordan Says It Bombed Terrorist Organization Sites in Syria
On October 26, the Jordan Armed Forces said in a statement that the Royal Jordanian Air Force bombed terrorist organization sites in southern Syria that day. Syrian media reported several explosions in rural areas of Daraa Governorate that evening, with multiple civilians killed or wounded. The strikes were in retaliation for a terrorist attack on a church in Karak Governorate in southern Jordan on October 23, as the perpetrators of that attack were linked to those organizations.
EU to Require PID Declarations from November 1
Starting November 1, 2026, all B2C parcels shipped from outside the EU to EU consumers, with an intrinsic value of no more than EUR 150 per item, must include a mandatory item-level Product Identifier (PID) declaration. DHL also said in an official notice that a missing or incorrect PID could cause customs delays, cargo detention, or even return to the origin.
Amazon Opens Its 10th Fulfillment Center in France
Amazon has officially opened its 10th fulfillment center in France, located in Beauvais, Oise. The facility represents an investment of more than EUR 200 million, covers 110,000 square meters, uses robotics developed by Amazon, and is planned to create 1,000 permanent full-time jobs. As its operating capacity is gradually increased, it will be able to process and dispatch hundreds of thousands of parcels per day, mainly serving French regions including Ile-de-France.
Mercado Libre Opens Argentina Local Store to Chinese Sellers
Recently, Mercado Libre officially opened its Argentina local store to Chinese sellers and is offering one-on-one support from account managers who provide support in Chinese. Chinese sellers are moving from cross-border shipping toward local inventory, local fulfillment, and long-term operations. For sellers that have already generated orders in Latin America, this is not just another site to open, but another path to scale sales.
UPS to Raise Freight Rates by 5.9% on December 21
UPS has announced that, effective December 21, its average daily rates for ground, air, and international services will increase by 5.9%, matching the increase in each of the past three years. UPS will raise the minimum billable weight for packages requiring additional handling from 40 pounds to 50 pounds and adjust the ZIP code ranges and zone assignments used for area surcharges. Rates for small business customers will increase by 4.5% for ground, air, and international services.
Bank of China Exchange Buying Rate
The Bank of China exchange buying rate was EUR 1 = RMB 7.4136 and USD 1 = RMB 6.6666.
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