Dual Use Regulation - Current changes
At the end of the year, the annexes to the Dual Use Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2021/821) were adapted to current technical developments. The amendments are expected to come into force at the end of 2024/beginning of 2025. The EU Commission has already published a draft on this. The BAFA (Federal Office of Economics and Export Control) provides a comparison of the changes, which can be used to check whether there are any changes for your own group of goods (please note that there are some minor changes in the parameters of the technical equipment). Dual-use goods are goods with a dual purpose - i.e. goods that can be used for both civilian and military purposes or manufactured for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In terms of export control, these are not only goods, but also software and the transfer of knowledge that enables the production of these goods.
Truma modernises export processes through digitalization and automation
Truma, the leading manufacturer of heating and air conditioning systems for recreational vehicles, has used the introduction of ATLAS AES 3.0 to modernise its export processes. With the new features of AES 3.0, companies like Truma can now benefit from a simplified and more transparent export process that facilitates the handling of international shipments. The aim was to increase the effectiveness and compliance of export processes and ensure smooth integration into existing system landscapes. At the same time, it was important to improve customer satisfaction through optimised and automated processes.
May we introduce? M.SmartLogistics Multi Carrier Sphere.
More and more companies are preparing for the migration to SAP S/4HANA and are planning their roadmap until 2027 - because from then on, SAP ERP will only be maintained to a limited extent. The focus is also shifting to outbound logistics, as support for the LE-TRA module (Logistics Execution - Transportation) has been discontinued. The logical successor: SAP Transportation Management (TM). SAP TM under S/4HANA impresses with its seamless integration and comprehensive range of functions, which offers companies with their own fleets in particular new opportunities to organise their transport processes more efficiently.
ESG reporting in transport logistics - with EmissionTrack for M.SmartLogistics
It could hardly be clearer: This year's DSAG Annual Congress (15 - 17 October 2024 in Leipzig) has a special focus on reporting on sustainable corporate practices. The agenda1 covers topics such as ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Innovative Solutions for Emissions Reduction in SAP ERP and S/4HANA’. This focus underlines an important development in corporate management: sustainability is increasingly becoming a hard fact that needs to be reported and organised using figures. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has now clearly become an issue that companies need to take seriously. What impact does this topic have on supply chain management in the context of 3PL logistics?
Mercoline is now an official member of the BVZH
We are pleased to announce that we have been an official member of the Federal Association of Customs Software Manufacturers (BVZH) since 1 August 2024. The Federal Association of Customs Software Manufacturers acts as a central interface and driving force in the planning and introduction of electronic customs systems in Germany. The association represents the common interests of software providers in this area in Germany. To this end, the BVZH works closely with the German Customs Administration on future processes and interfaces.
ESG reporting in 3PL logistics: how sustainability is finding its way into the hard facts of reporting
It could hardly be clearer: This year's DSAG Annual Congress (15 - 17 October 2024 in Leipzig) has a special focus on reporting on sustainable corporate practices. The agenda1 covers topics such as ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Innovative Solutions for Emissions Reduction in SAP ERP and S/4HANA’. This focus underlines an important development in corporate management: sustainability is increasingly becoming a hard fact that needs to be reported and organised using figures. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has now clearly become an issue that companies need to take seriously. What impact does this topic have on supply chain management in the context of 3PL logistics?
The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
Now that the EU has established emissions trading for climate-damaging gases at plant operators (the German Emissions Trading Authority DEHSt at the Federal Environment Agency is responsible), importers are now obliged to report and price the import of product groups produced with a high CO2 input. In order to prevent companies with CO2-heavy production (and similar climate-damaging emissions) from relocating their production to third countries due to the costs of the EU ETS (emissions trading), the European Commission has created a compensation mechanism to prevent carbon leakage - the relocation to countries with less stringent climate protection laws.
New Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Kenya: A milestone for trade and development
The European Union and Kenya have agreed on the content of a new Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which is seen as a significant step forward in trade relations between the two partners. This agreement emphasises the EU's role as the most important export market for the East African country and is intended to intensify economic exchange and promote development.
Secure export controls in 2024: more important than ever
The importance of export controls has steadily increased in recent years and will reach new heights in 2024. Global trade flows, geopolitical tensions and technological advances make careful and comprehensive monitoring of exports very important. In this article, we explain why export control is so important in 2024 and what challenges and opportunities this presents for companies - especially through automation.
Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution
Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution In outbound logistics, qualified loading is the starting point for the success of the entire delivery process. Incorrect loading can lead to late, incorrect or missing deliveries, which has a negative impact on customer satisfaction and operational logistics costs. If your shipping volume is high and different transport service providers are used, it is particularly important to control the loading process. SAP-integrated loading control helps to realise qualified loading without system and media discontinuity. How can it be implemented?