Asendia, a company that specializes in international e-commerce and mail delivery, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore Post (SingPost), a major postal and logistics provider.
The partnership aims to improve cross-border e-commerce shipping services, making deliveries faster and more efficient for businesses shipping to and from Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.
The partnership comes at an important time as governments around the world introduce new taxes and rules for international e-commerce shipments.
Starting July 1, 2026, the European Union will remove the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value imports and apply a flat €3 customs charge on all such shipments. Some countries have already started introducing extra handling fees since March to support local retailers.
To help businesses adjust to these changes, SingPost and Asendia are working on Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solutions for shipments to the EU, making the shipping and customs process smoother and easier for merchants.
“This partnership comes at a critical juncture for global trade. Following the US suspension of de minimis exemptions in August 2025, the upcoming July 2026 EU reform introduces new regulations for exporting businesses to navigate.” said Mark Chong, CEO, SingPost. “By extending our cross-border partnerships, we are providing businesses with the support to manage these complexities, ensuring that our customers can maintain access to these markets, minimising the risk of delivery friction or doorstep rejection.”
The partnership builds on Asendia’s strong presence in the region, including the recent launch of its Singapore Hub operation.
Global brands and online sellers on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy will benefit from smoother and more efficient parcel shipping services across Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Lionel Berthe, Head of APAC, Asendia, said: “Asendia’s Beyond Borders survey shows that 32% of retailers in APAC cite border delays, customs clearance, and cross‑border returns as key friction points. This partnership directly addresses those challenges with Singapore as a core focus market, while enabling scalable and cost‑effective cross‑border growth across the wider region.”
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