CPSC eFiling 2026: Companies need to be aware of these new US import requirements now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
EU-Mexico Trade Agreement 2026: Opportunities businesses should seize now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
EU sanctions are becoming more complex – how companies can remain operational
The 20th EU sanctions package significantly tightens requirements. Learn how Mercoline supports companies with sanctions and trade compliance.
The EU-Mercosur Agreement will take effect on May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, the first provisions of the EU–Mercosur Agreement will take effect. This gives companies the freedom to choose. Find out what this means for preference management in SAP, origin determination processes, and compliance.
End of Support for SAP LE-TRA in 2030
With the transition to SAP S/4HANA, the SAP Logistics Execution – Transport (LE-TRA) module will no longer be supported. Although LE-TRA can still be used at present, its use is legally required to end on December 31, 2030. After that date, no further productive use will be permitted.
Hybrid EDI Strategy for SAP S/4HANA
Outsource complexity, retain control: The synergy of SAP Integration Suite and Mercoline EDI Managed Services.
CCI (Centralized Clearance for Import): New customs procedure coming soon
CCI (Centralized Clearance for Import): New customs procedure coming soon – What it’s all about and whether CCI is an alternative to the ATLAS import procedure
Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: Preference management in SAP
Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: What companies need to know now and why preparation is becoming a competitive advantage. At the beginning of 2026, the planned free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc has once again become the focus of attention in politics, business, and the media. After years of intensive negotiations, the economic opportunities, but also the legal uncertainties and operational challenges, are once again being discussed, especially for export-oriented companies in Europe. One thing is clear: even if the agreement is not yet applicable, companies should already be preparing for it strategically.
Use weight-based preference rules directly in the SAP process
New feature: Interpretation of weight-based preference rules within preference calculation with M.SecureTrade preference management Our solution, preference calculation with M.SecureTrade preference management, has been expanded to include an important new feature: the interpretation of weight-based preference rules. This means that customs requirements based on the weight of goods can now be taken into account directly in your usual calculation process.
The transition period for the revised rules of origin of the Regional Agreement ends on December 31, 2025
The transition period for the PEM rules of origin ends on December 31, 2025. Find out what will change from 2026, which countries are affected, and how Mercoline can provide you with optimal support.