Theme : Regulation
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CHANGE IS IN THE AIR AND ON THE SEA
The maritime transport sector alone accounts for 3% of global CO2 emissions. New players are positioning themselves in response to climate challenges and the IMO’s decarbonization targets of net zero…
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS: THE RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN
The current geopolitical context has a direct impact on the balance of the supply chain. The introduction of tariffs by the US government has led to an early and shorter peak season than in previous…
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
The first season of Balguerie Group newsletters is drawing to a close, and we are delighted to have been able to share with you our views on the latest developments in international logistics. These…
BALGUERIE GROUP COMMITS TO THE EVCOM APPROACH
Since 1ᵉʳ July 2025, Balguerie Group has been officially committed to the EVcom scheme.This voluntary commitment, supported by the national EVE (Engagements Volontaires pour l’Environnement) programm…
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS: MASSIVE CHALLENGES
Port congestion is worsening, while international logistics remain on hold pending negotiations on tariffs between the United States, the European Union and China. The tension between Iran and Israel…
UNOC-3: OBJECTIVES AND COMMITMENTS
The United Nations Conference on the Oceans (UNOC 3) was held in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025, and focused on eight major areas to preserve the oceans. These included the decarbonisation of maritime t…
ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE: WHAT WILL TOMORROW’S AIRPORT BE LIKE?
With 200,000 passengers every day and 90,000 employees, Roissy Charles De Gaulle (CDG) airport is France’s leading airport and Europe’s second largest hub. It is a real strategic pillar of France’s r…
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…
Employees
ALL UNITED FOR A GOOD CAUSE
On the occasion of the 32nd edition of Pink October, an international event, our employees wore their best pink outfits for a day to raise awareness among all women about the importance of breast can…
Sailing Days for Our Employees
Wonderful days of sailing for our BALGUERIE GROUP employees!
For four years, Balguerie Group has been sponsoring Charles Dorange and his team.
WORK-STUDY STUDENTS START AT BALGUERIE GROUP: A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE FUTUR
This September marks an important moment for Balguerie Group with the arrival of a new class of work-study students. Of the 86 work-study students we are welcoming this year—representing 6.8% of the…
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
SPECIFIC TRANSPORT: HAVE YOU CONSIDERED RoRo?
A maritime transport mode designed for the loading and unloading of rolling cargo, RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) transport is widely used in international logistics for its efficiency and controlled costs.
RAIL FREIGHT: AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE
A major challenge for the development of international logistics and the decarbonization of transport, rail freight has emerged in recent years as a multimodal solution and an effective alternative t…
MARSEILLE FOS: MAJOR SEAPORT IN TRANSITION
The Port of Marseille Fos, which has been a “Grand Port Maritime” since 2008, was founded in 1966 and has grown to become France’s second-largest port, thanks in particular to its location on the bus…
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…
Sponsor
Sailing Days for Our Employees
Wonderful days of sailing for our BALGUERIE GROUP employees!
For four years, Balguerie Group has been sponsoring Charles Dorange and his team.
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
IMDG exemption certificate becomes mandatory
Since the adoption of Amendment 42-24 of the IMDG Code, the IMDG exemption certificate now plays an essential role in the maritime transport of dangerous goods. This regulatory development introduces…
EUDR Regulation: Reducing Deforestation
The EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation) prohibits the placing on the EU market, as well as the export from its territory, of certain raw materials and their derived products originating fr…
DELTA I/E: CHANGES TO CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS
The Union Customs Code (UCC) provides for the implementation of harmonized electronic procedures to facilitate the exchange of customs information within the EU. By December 31, 2025, all Member Stat…
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 NUMBER: WHAT IS CHANGING IN CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
2025 has marked 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 simpli…
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: PREPARING FOR THE NEW RULES OF 2028?
On January 1st, 2028, the 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), directl…
