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Rising Packaging Costs and New EU Rules

Plus: Temu's Vietnam Launch Hits Regulatory Roadblocks, What is EMS Shipping?, and What is OMS?

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With eCommerce booming, UK retailers face a new challenge: rising packaging costs, especially as new EU regulations roll out. This shift prompts businesses to look deeper at their packaging strategy to stay competitive and compliant. 

Traditionally, packaging was split into two types—product packaging and transport packaging (think cardboard boxes and fillers) as a small add-on cost. However, as online orders rise, even transport packaging becomes a big deal. Businesses now need effective, budget-friendly, and sustainable packaging to meet customer expectations and new rules.

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Editor’s Top Pick

Temu, the international shopping platform from China’s PDD Holdings, recently expanded to Vietnam, but it's not smooth sailing. Since its October launch, Temu has faced increased regulatory scrutiny from local authorities, who are evaluating the platform for formal approval.

Express mail service or EMS is a type of delivery option that guarantees expedited shipping of your package. It’s often used for time-sensitive packages that require quick delivery. This service is provided by a variety of postal and courier companies, with delivery times varying from one company to another. .

An order management system (OMS) is a software application or platform that helps businesses manage and streamline their order fulfillment processes. Without a robust OMS system, order fulfillment would be disorderly and laborious. If you’re just venturing into the business world, here is everything you need to know about OMSs.

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