Empowering UK Express

We’re pleased to welcome you to the new AICES website. This refreshed platform has been designed to better reflect the role of AICES as the voice of the UK’s international and domestic express parcel sector. It provides a clearer, more accessible space to share our work, support our members, and engage with stakeholders across government, industry, and the wider express logistics community. You’ll find updated information on our policy activity, publications, and industry ins

Dear Members, This year has been an interesting one with so many developments across the Express Parcel sector, but it is now coming to a close, and we wanted to say a quick thank you for being part of this journey. Should you need any urgent assistance during this time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at either samuel.harris@aices.org (Aviation, Roads, Sustainability) OR robert.pryce@aices.org (Customs, Borders, Low Value). We look forward to getting b

The EU Council has announced a fixed customs duty rate of 3 euros for low-value parcels to be introduced as a temporary measure from July 2026. This measure is distinct from the handling fee, which Member States such as France are also considering introducing from January 2026.

View the Full Breakdown via the PDF below: AICES has reviewed this week's Budget 2025, and there are several important developments for the UK express sector. AICES understands the UK Government’s decision to respond to global trends and end the duty de minimis for low value parcels by March 2029. We welcome the Government’s decision to prioritise minimising administrative costs and maintaining flows across the border of these significant low value imports for UK businesses a

AICES, Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Francis, said; "AICES members understand the UK Government’s decision to respond to global trends and end the duty de minimis for low value parcels by March 2029.  We welcome the Government’s decision to prioritise minimising administrative costs and maintaining flows across the border of these significant low value imports for UK businesses and consumers.  In particular, AICES supports the decision to collect any duties and any potentia