From Antwerp to Europe and Beyond: Why Our Network Matters

At Levaco, location is a core part of how we deliver logistics that work. Our headquarters in Antwerp puts us at the centre of one of Europe’s most connected ports, but our reach goes much further.

With teams in Zeebrugge, Brussels, and Gdynia, we operate across multiple strategic hubs in Belgium and Poland, giving us direct access to major sea, rail, and road corridors.

Connected Where It Counts

Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Gdynia are powerful gateways for global trade, while Brussels provides a central vantage point for coordination and customer support. Together, they allow us to route cargo flexibly, avoid bottlenecks, and adapt quickly when disruptions occur.

Why It Matters for Your Business

  • Faster, more predictable transit times
  • Multiple routing options across Europe
  • Reduced risk and delays through local expertise
  • Cost-efficient solutions built around infrastructure, not workarounds

Our footprint in Belgium and Poland is a competitive advantage we use to build reliable, scalable, and resilient supply chains for your business.

EU Deforestation Regulation: What’s Changing and What It Means 

The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is facing another shift in its implementation timeline. Although the law entered into force in 2023, the practical start dates have been under review due to significant challenges around compliance, IT infrastructure, and readiness across industry and authorities.

Why the delay?

In 2024, the EU already postponed parts of the regulation to give companies and authorities more time. In late 2025, discussions intensified after the European Commission signaled concern that the EUDR IT system may not be ready to handle the required volume of data. This led to proposals to shift deadlines further, rather than relying on temporary enforcement “grace periods.”

Where things stand today 

Both the Council and the European Parliament now back a uniform one-year delay for all operators, with an additional six months for micro and small enterprises. Although negotiations are still ongoing, both institutions are aligned on the core dates, which makes a delay highly likely.

Proposed new application dates:

  • Medium and large operators/traders: from 30 December 2026
  • Micro and small enterprises: from 30 June 2027

This approach replaces the Commission’s earlier plan, which maintained the original dates for large operators and only eased enforcement temporarily.

Simplification measures 

Alongside the delay, policymakers are working on reducing administrative burden, including:

  • A new category of downstream operators, who would not file due diligence statements but must maintain records.
  • Micro and small primary operators submitting a one-off simplified declaration instead of full due diligence.
  • A review of the simplification measures by April 2026.

Likelihood of approval 

With the Council and Parliament aligned and acting under urgency, there is strong momentum for adopting the amended regulation by the end of 2025. If finalised in time, the new dates would replace the current legal deadlines.

What companies should do now 

Although a delay is very likely, the legal dates have not yet changed. The current framework still technically requires:

  • Large operators to comply from 30 December 2025
  • SMEs from 30 June 2026

Companies should therefore continue preparation efforts, while planning realistically for a probable one-year shift in obligations.

Source: CLECAT (European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services)