Supplier declarations from 2028: What’s changing for businesses

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A key component of the EU customs reform is EU Regulation 2026/1183, which will bring about changes to the requirements for supplier’s declarations from 23 June 2028. Businesses should start preparing for the new requirements now and adapt their processes, data and systems accordingly. Find out exactly what is changing, what role structured data plays, and how you can future-proof your preferential tariff management.

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New Requirements for Customs Brokers: Data Quality and Documentation Are Becoming Even More Important

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Since 1 September 2026, freight forwarders and customs agents have been required to meet stricter requirements. In this article, you will find out what requirements Section 4d of the StBerG entails and how companies can structure their customs and compliance processes in an efficient, transparent and legally compliant manner.

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Tariffing: The foundation for legally compliant trade compliance processes

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Companies must meet numerous regulatory requirements simultaneously. Many of these trade compliance processes begin with correct tariff classification, because: before companies can assess whether a product is subject to specific regulations, it must be clear which commodity it is classified as under customs law. Find out why tariff classification helps to meet requirements such as CBAM, EUDR and export controls, and how it can be implemented in SAP.

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EBTI (European Binding Tariff Information): Greater Certainty in Tariff Classification

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To ensure that foreign trade complies with the law, companies must classify goods correctly. The responsibility for determining the correct customs tariff number always lies with the company itself. But what if customs offices or other authorities repeatedly question your decision? In such cases, you can protect yourself with EBTI. In this article, you’ll learn who needs a binding customs tariff ruling and when, how to apply for one, and how to manage binding customs tariff rulings in SAP.

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Export controls within a company: the 4 pillars explained simply +checklist

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For many companies, export control is an essential part of trade compliance. Complex supply chains, geopolitical developments and increasing regulatory requirements mean that exports must be carefully scrutinised. Even the smallest errors can lead to delivery delays, fines or compliance risks. In practice, the so-called ‘four-pillar assessment’ has established itself as a structured approach. In this article, you will learn what this involves and how you can organise export controls efficiently within your company.

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Replacing SAP LE-TRA: 7 challenges on the path to future-proof transport logistics

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Many companies are currently in the process of replacing SAP LE-TRA. The success of the project does not depend solely on the choice of successor solution: established processes, carrier integrations and specific requirements mean that the transition involves far more than simply changing systems. In this article, you will learn about the challenges companies most frequently encounter when replacing SAP LE-TRA and what is key to overcoming them.

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Transport Management in SAP: Processes, Challenges & Best Practices

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Transport logistics faces major challenges: supply chains are becoming more complex, customers expect ever-shorter delivery times, and companies must cope with rising transport costs. At the same time, the number of available transport service providers is growing. In this article, you will learn what modern transport management in SAP looks like, what role SAP systems play in managing transport processes, and how companies benefit from integrating their transport service providers.

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