The collaboration is expected to improve delivery performance, scalability and market access for businesses shipping products into and out of Singapore, which continues to grow as a gateway for international e-commerce in APAC.
The partnership comes ahead of major regulatory changes in Europe, including the European Union’s decision to abolish the €150 customs duty exemption on low-value imports from 1 July 2026. Under the new framework, a flat €3 customs duty will apply to all low-value imports entering the EU.
SingPost CEO, Mark Chong, said the partnership arrives at a critical time for exporters navigating evolving global trade requirements.
“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 Chong.
“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.”
Both organisations are developing Delivered Duty Paid solutions for EU-bound shipments in an effort to streamline customs clearance and reduce delays for merchants.
The agreement also builds on Asendia’s expanding regional footprint, including the recent establishment of its Singapore Hub operation.
International marketplace sellers using platforms such as Amazon, eBay and Etsy are expected to benefit from improved parcel shipping services into Singapore and across APAC.
Singapore-based e-commerce customers using SingPost will gain expanded delivery access into Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Oceania through Asendia’s global logistics network and last-mile delivery ecosystem.
The partnership will provide merchants with access to a suite of cross-border delivery services including e-PAQ Home Delivery, e-PAQ Out-of-Home Delivery and e-PAQ Returns.
Asendia Head of APAC, Lionel Berthe, said the collaboration is designed to address key pain points facing retailers operating across borders.
“Asendia’s Beyond Borders survey shows that 32 per cent of retailers in APAC cite border delays, customs clearance and cross-border returns as key friction points,” Berthe said.
“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.”
In other news, CEVA Logistics closed a three-year deal with Hilton Food Solutions.
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