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FRENCH PORTS: CUSTOMS FACE UP TO THE WHITE TIDE
With a record 47 tonnes of cocaine seized in 2024, France is more than ever faced with a massive influx of hard drugs. The port of Le Havre, the main point of entry into the country, alone accounts f…
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT: THE INDIA-PAKISTAN CONFLICT RESHUFFLES THE LOGISTICS DECK
Since 1947, India and Pakistan have regularly clashed, particularly over Kashmir, a strategic region claimed by both countries. In April 2025, tensions crossed a new threshold with an attack followed…
THE SUPPLY CHAIN MODULATED BY UNCERTAINTY
International trade fluctuates according to the US government’s announcements on customs taxes and the temporary agreements reached between countries, as well as international conflicts. These uncert…
PORT OF LE HAVRE: EVOLUTION OF THE VGM DECLARATION PROCEDURE
Union Maritime Portuaire Le Havre announces a change in the procedure for VGM (Verified Gross Mass) declarations for containers from June 2, 2025, to secure and optimize the entire transport chain.
MARITIME TRANSPORT: ONGOING CHALLENGES
Faced with an unsettled geopolitical context, with the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, tensions in every corner of the globe and various announcements from the US government, the supply chain is facin…
20% TARIFFS IMPOSED BY THE USA ON THE EUROPEAN UNION
Highly anticipated, Donald Trump’s announcements on the application of tariffs did not spare the EU, which is subject to an additional 20% tax on its exports to the USA. Steel and aluminum remain tax…
US-EUROPE TRADE TENSIONS: STEEL AND ALUMINUM ON THE FRONT LINE
Since March 12, 2025, the United States has imposed additional customs duties of 25% on European steel and aluminum, affecting EU exports worth 26 billion euros. The decision, deemed unjustified by t…
IMPROVEMENT OF THE ECOVADIS RATING OF OUR COMPANY PILLET
At Balguerie Group, social responsibility is at the heart of our commitment, supported by our ReSpEct CSR program. This structured and ambitious approach aims to integrate more sustainable practices…
Employees
WORK-LINKED TRAINING: A STRONG COMMITMENT AT THE HEART OF OUR HR STRATEGY
At Balguerie Group, we are proud to welcome 75 work-study students this year, representing 6% of our total workforce. This figure is the most tangible illustration of our commitment to the training a…
BALGUERIE AND NQT: A YEAR’S COMMITMENT TO YOUNG GRADUATES
For almost a year now, Balguerie Group has been working alongside the Nos Quartiers ont du Talent (NQT) association to support young graduates in their search for employment or work-study placements…
Technical Info
CUSTOMS EXPERTISE: A MUST FOR INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS
Transporting your goods, subject to the regulations in force on international territories, requires know-how and regular monitoring. As an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), our customs experts prov…
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTAINERS
Containers are used for the standard transport of goods, and are suitable for several different modes of transport, particularly multimodal transport, as they can be moved from one mode of transport…
INCOTERMS
Incoterms is the contraction of “International Commercial Terms” and constitutes a codified set of standard contractual provisions relating to the carriage of goods. The Incoterm is essential for pla…
SEA TRANSPORT : FCL SHIPPING
In international container shipping, the terms LCL and FCL are used to define the type of shipment. There are up to 4 different modes, the choice of which will be determined by the number of shippers…
SEA TRANSPORT: LCL SHIPPING
In international container shipping, the terms LCL and FCL are used to define the type of shipment. There are up to 4 different modes, the choice of which will be determined by the number of shippers…
BILL OF LADING (BL) : ESSENTIAL DOCUMENT FOR TRANSPORTING YOUR GOODS BY SEA
All goods shipped by sea require a Bill of Lading (BL).
INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT: CUSTOMS CLASSIFICATION
International customs operations are based on three essential pillars: tariff classification, origin and value. Defined in article 28 of the national Customs Code, tariff classification is the name a…
MARITIME TRANSPORT: TYPES OF PACKAGING
During sea transport, goods can be subjected to wide temperature variations, considerable movement inside containers during handling, and variations in humidity levels. Packaging helps to preserve pr…
Our Expertise
SUEZ CANAL: TOWARDS A RESUMPTION OF TRAFFIC?
Now that freight ships have been passing through the Cape of Good Hope for a year and a half, the prospect of a resumption of traffic through the Suez Canal has never been so close. It should be reme…
GREEN SHIPPING: INCREASINGLY CONCRETE COMMITMENTS
The 83rd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), held from April 7 to 11, voted on some much-awaited measures for the shipping industry. This marks a new stage in the decarboni…
TOWARDS GREENER TRANSPORT: OUR CSR COMMITMENT
At a time when reducing our carbon footprint is a priority, Balguerie Group, as a freight forwarder, is actively committed to its ReSpEct CSR approach. One of the main thrusts of this approach is to…
OCEAN FREIGHT RATE VOLATILITY: WHAT STRATEGY SHOULD YOU ADOPT?
Since the beginning of 2025, the ocean freight market has been oscillating between inflationary pressures and deflationary forces. After a period of increase due to geopolitical tensions and new envi…
ROAD TRANSPORT: BETWEEN CRISIS AND TRANSFORMATION, WHAT SOLUTIONS FOR 2025?
The road haulage sector is going through a difficult period, marked by a decline in activity, increased economic pressure and falling investment. However, there are a number of ways in which the sect…
TENSE SOCIAL CLIMATE IN PORTS AND SUPPLY CHAINS UNDER PRESSURE
Since January, French ports have been severely affected by a strike by dockworkers protesting pension reform. This conflict, which is intensifying and spreading to new ports, is disrupting the entire…
SUEZ CANAL: AFTER A DARK YEAR, 2025 COULD MARK THE START OF A REVIVAL
The Suez Canal, a vital artery for global maritime trade, experienced an unprecedented crisis in 2024. Due to repeated attacks by Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea, traffic fell by 60%. However…
HEAT-SENSITIVE PRODUCTS: WHEN AIR TRANSPORT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Fast, precise and secure, air freight is the ideal solution for heat-sensitive goods. From foodstuffs to chemicals, discover how this customized logistics solution guarantees the quality and conformi…
Sponsor
FLYTRANS, A BALGUERIE GROUP BRAND, JOINS THE OCEANO SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION FOR CORAL PRESERVATION
On November 6th, 2023, Flytrans, a Balguerie Group brand specializing in transport and logistics, officially joined the OceanoScientific association as a partner in expeditions to save coral reefs. T…
MEMORABLE SAILING DAYS FOR BALGUERIE GROUP EMPLOYEES
Memorable sailing days for BALGUERIE GROUP employees, accompanied by Charles Dorange’s team!
SPONSOR: WALKING FOOTBALL IS POPULAR WITH SENIOR CITIZENS!
Derived from classic football, this sport discipline delights and attracts all its players.
Regulation
ICS2, THIRD PHASE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
From April 1, 2025, carriers transporting goods by sea to or via the European Union will be required to transmit safety and security data prior to entry, as has already been implemented for air freig…
EORI NUMBERS: WHAT’S CHANGING IN 2025
2025 marks a key stage in the evolution of French customs procedures, with the widespread introduction of the EORI-SIREN number and the new DELTA I/E system. These changes are designed to simplify cu…
PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO EXCISE DUTY
Excise duties are indirect taxes levied on certain products: alcohol, tobacco and energy products.
PREPARE YOUR CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR THE NEW CODES AS OF 2025
From January 1st, 2025, a new European regulation will modify the 8-digit Combined Nomenclature, impacting the classification of goods in the European Union. This change is designed to better meet ta…
AIR FREIGHT: ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEW RULES IN 2026?
On January 1st, 2026, new regulations affecting air freight of hermetic drums over 5 liters are due to come into force. This change, imposed by the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC), directly co…
NEW REGULATIONS FOR AIR SHIPMENTS TO THE USA, CANADA AND AUSTRALIA
Since August 20, 2024, new security rules have been imposed by the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) for air freight bound for or transiting the United States. Canada and Australia followe…
USDA Strengthening organic enforcement (SOE)
Following the implementation of USDA SOE on March 19th, 2024, all imported products labelled and sold as Organic, or made with Organic products, must be accompanied by a National Organic Program (NOP…
CUSTOMS IMPORT : CARBON BORDER ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM
The Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was set up at European level and targets imports of more carbon-intensive products. Its aim is to extend the EU’s greenhouse gas reduction targets to imp…
