As cross-border e-commerce continues to reorganize global supply chains, Liège Airport’s CargoLand is positioning its logistics model as a practical example of how to handle the increasingly complex trade flows.
This discussion will be about the upcoming EU CBEC 2026 event, which will bring together customs authorities, legal specialists, logistics experts and air cargo professionals to look at the challenges faced by one of the fastest growing segments of air freight.
Customs procedures, VAT rules, data requirements, consumer expectations and rapidly rising parcel volumes have created a complex ecosystem for e-commerce logistics.
In an effort to satisfy these needs with efficiency, CargoLand by Liège Airport has developed an integrated logistics community, a model that extends beyond Belgium and can inspire companies working in international markets.
The know-how gained thru this ecosystem will be shared as a blueprint for adapting to the current and future European regulations impacting cross-border trade.
Experts to discuss challenges of customs, compliance and logistics
Another key highlight of the event will be a panel discussion, “Navigating the New E-Commerce Landscape: Customs Reform, Consumer Expectations and Logistics Adaptation.”
The session will bring together experts from the customs administration, legal services, logistics and air cargo operations to discuss the realities of managing international e-commerce flows in practice.
Participants are:
Kristian Vanderwaeren, General Administrator, Customs and Excise, Federal Public Service Finance, Belgium, has been leading the management of the growing volume of Chinese e-commerce shipments arriving in Europe.
Jean-Marie Salva, Partner, Fendler Salva Partners, specialist in customs law, international trade, VAT and EU compliance frameworks.
Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt Co-Founder of NEX LIMITED, building neutral and alliance-based logistics ecosystems for cross-border e-commerce
SKYFORGE Managing Partner Mathieu Sérafimoff is on a mission to turn high e-commerce volumes into efficient and compliant air cargo operating models.
The discussion will focus on where the main bottlenecks are, especially in the customs processes and data management, with Belgium as a practical case study.
Other speakers will talk about present and future EU regulations and how companies can adapt their supply chains to be efficient and competitive.
Building strong cross-border logistics
The panel will equip attendees with practical tools to design more resilient and compliant logistics networks in a constantly changing regulatory landscape.
With growing parcel volumes and rising consumer expectations, companies are under pressure to speed up delivery of goods and meet stricter customs and regulatory requirements.
CargoLand says that it has learned that airports, customs authorities, logistics providers and technology partners can work more closely together to make cross-border flows more efficient.
Liège Airport and AWEX will organize the EU CBEC 2026 in Liège from 8 to 10 September 2026, and it is expected to attract professionals from the cargo, logistics and e-commerce sectors worldwide.
This event is not only a platform to discuss regulatory changes but also to find practical solutions to turn complex cross-border requirements into competitive advantages.
