Regional online trade – What do CEFTA rules on facilitated package delivery bring?

Online shopping is increasingly popular as it offers the possibility of quick and simple access to products from various countries. However, numerous purchasers face challenges such as high delivery costs, longer delivery deadlines and complicated customs procedures. All this can diminish the advantages of online trade, causing dissatisfaction among the users.

Having recognized these obstacles, CEFTA recently adopted as many as nine groundbreaking agreements to upgrade the fields of trade, regional cooperation and employment. Among them are the rules on facilitated package delivery between the CEFTA parties, thanks to which the trade between the countries of the region is becoming considerably easier.

What do CEFTA rules on facilitated package delivery bring?

This is a significant step toward the modernization of online trade. It includes the simplification of procedures, the reduction of delivery costs, but also a more efficient exchange of data – enabling a more complete insight into the market flows and a better management of market regulations.

The recent adoption of the rules by the CEFTA Joint Committee is a revolutionary step which will not just improve the flow of goods between the member-countries, but also incite the growth of regional exchange.

– Prepared in line with the best practices of the European Union, these rules contribute to opening additional space for cooperation in other field, the standardization of services, but also the implementation of ecologically sustainable practice in package delivery, which is increasingly important in modern business – the CEFTA Secretariat announced.

That way, CEFTA not only works to simplify the flow of goods within the region, but also sets foundations for a long-term sustainable and competitive delivery sector.

What are the benefits for the buyers?

For the consumers, this is a real milestone in online trade. A wider choice, more affordable prices, all-encompassing information and a better service are just some of the benefits.

– Imagine buying from Montenegro or some other country of the region in one of the regional markets. In addition to a wide choice, you have at your disposal several delivery companies, each of which strives to offer the best prices and the best services – it is said.

On the other hand, clearer and more transparent information about delivery times and costs are available, which helps the customers choose the quickest and cheapest form of delivery.

Numerous advantages for companies as well

The rules on facilitated package delivery between the CEFTA parties fully prepare all the actors for the single European market.

– They bring back benefits to both large and small companies. On the other hand, the providers of delivery services get more possibilities for improving their operations, by using the recognized quality standards – the press release says.

That also means that they will be even more competitive, not just in their local market, but also in the markets of CEFTA and the European Union.

Impact on CEFTA economies

The decision on facilitated package delivery is a part of the puzzle which aims to strengthen the citizens and companies to develop and upgrade their e-commerce operations, to enable access to the best offers in the region and to prepare the CEFTA parties for the EU market.

– It is a significant step forward for package delivery in the CEFTA region, which demonstrates strong dedication to improving the efficiency and transparency in this important sector – the press release concludes.

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