Tag: EU Regulations

The evolving situation in the Middle East has disrupted Gulf shipping routes, and carriers and logistics providers have been adjusting routings and using alternative transport solutions to maintain cargo flows. For seafood importers, the disruptions highlight the importance of supply chain flexibility, documentation resilience, and strong freight partner relationships. What the industry shift means for buyers and suppliers.

A session at Seafood Expo Global 2026 will examine how tariff policy between the EU and US is reshaping seafood sourcing economics, competitive positioning, and supplier-buyer relationships. Led by Richard Barry of the National Fisheries Institute, the panel is expected to cover how tariff structures are affecting species-level pricing and what buyers and suppliers are doing to adapt. With trade tensions continuing to influence global supply chains, the session reflects a central concern for how the industry navigates an increasingly complex commercial environment.

A session at Seafood Expo Global 2026 will explore what it takes for US West Coast seafood suppliers to successfully enter the European market. With EU traceability regulations evolving and tariff complexity reshaping sourcing decisions, the session arrives at a moment of real change in transatlantic seafood trade. What European buyers look for and what the opportunity means for suppliers on both sides.

Seafood Expo Global 2026 is set to be the largest edition in the event’s history, with over 80 countries represented and 52,000 square metres of exhibit space. A key session on the global economic outlook for seafood covers trade tensions, EU regulatory shifts, energy costs, and consumer price pressure. What it means for buyers and suppliers navigating a more complex market in 2026.

The EU’s new digital catch certification system, CATCH, became compulsory on 10 January 2026, replacing paper-based catch certificates. Designed to combat IUU fishing, CATCH introduces digital submission and verification of catch documentation for EU imports. Industry groups have pushed back on implementation timelines. Holt Seafood’s documentation processes are designed to support the requirements of evolving EU import controls.