EU duty changes drive SingPost‑Asendia partnership in e‑commerce

The deal adds DDP capability ahead of 2026 removal of low-value import exemption.

Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) has formed a strategic partnership with cross-border e-commerce logistics and mail solutions provider Asendia to enhance capabilities across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region, according to a joint media statement.

The companies said the partnership is aimed at improving delivery performance, scalability and market access for businesses shipping into and out of Singapore.

It will also connect merchants to international delivery networks spanning Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Oceania.

They added that Singapore will continue to serve as a regional gateway for cross-border e-commerce flows, supported by demand from consumers purchasing from overseas sellers.

The partnership will include Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solutions to help merchants manage customs requirements and cross-border shipments.

The announcement comes ahead of regulatory changes in the European Union, where the $223.22 (€150) de minimis customs duty exemption will be removed from July 2026 and replaced with a flat $4.46 (€3) duty on low-value imports. A de minimis threshold refers to the minimum value of imported goods below which customs duties are not applied.

SingPost Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Chong said in the press release that the partnership is intended to support businesses in managing cross-border regulatory requirements and maintaining access to international markets.