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InsightsApril 26, 20265 min

The August 12 Border Lockdown: Preparing Your Q4 Supply Chain for EU Port Friction

In exactly 107 days, EU ports will begin enforcing Article 24 of the PPWR (the 50% empty space ban). For luxury houses relying on oversized traditiona...

<p>In exactly 107 days, EU ports will begin enforcing Article 24 of the PPWR (the 50% empty space ban). For luxury houses relying on oversized traditional rigid boxes, this represents a 'Border Lockdown.' Muge's Unified ROI Audit helps procurement teams at LVMH and Kering de-risk their Q4 inventory by transitioning to our flat-ship, zero-air structures now. By securing your production slots in the Q3 buffer, you ensure that your Holiday 2026 shipments flow through customs while your competitors' are held for structural inspection.</p>

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