About Us
At CATTS, we understand that trade compliance can be a daunting task for many companies. Our goal is to simplify the process and provide tailored solutions that meet our clients' unique needs.
We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives and provide the support they need to achieve them. With a large global team, proprietary technology and partners, we are well-positioned to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire and innovate Customs & Trade Compliance.
Mission
The mission of CATTS is to provide excellent Customs & Trade Compliance services at scale.
Our Story
Founded in 2016, CATTS was brought to life by Peter Bulters and his son, Nick Bulters. With a combined 50 years of experience in trade compliance management, they set out to reshape the landscape of the industry.
Peter Bulters, our former CEO and now Chairman of the Board and Strategic Advisor, is a seasoned professional with a background as a Senior Vice President of Global Trade Governance at a major international customs broker. Starting his career as a customs official in 1983, Peter has navigated through senior trade compliance roles across major financial and Fortune 500 logistics and technology companies. His firsthand experiences with the challenges of internal politics and power struggles in organizations inspired the foundation of CATTS, emphasizing a practical, customer-centric approach and a deep commitment to partnership.
Nick Bulters, who co-founded CATTS and has now taken over as CEO, brings a sharp focus on operational efficiency and innovation. His expertise in software and project management within the global trade sector ensures that our solutions and services are not only effective but also at the forefront of technological advancement.
Together, they have led a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex world of trade compliance. Since its inception, CATTS has evolved from a two-person consulting firm to a global entity with over 100 dedicated employees worldwide. Our team is a blend of experts in customs, trade compliance, technology, and project management. The unique combination of consulting, managed services, and advanced technology keeps CATTS at the cutting edge, providing comprehensive solutions that maintain our distinctive position in the market.
Global Footprint
We are directly active in 50 countries, support customers in 15 different languages and with our extended network, we provide other service - and software providers with trade content for 152 countries. We proactively share knowledge and write publications which get shared in the form of articles and a monthly newsletter on global compliance topics and updates.
Shared Service Centers of Excellence
CATTS' main shared service centers of excellence are located in Poland (EMEA), India (APAC) and Mexico (Americas). Services not limited to for example FTA / Duty optimisation, Origin determination, Customs valuation, Compliance helpdesk, Transactional audits & testing, Risk management, Broker management, Tariff classification and Dual Use / ECCN classification are provided from these locations. Our teams closely cooperate with our in-country experts in different locations around the world.
Our Team
CATTS was founded by Peter and Nick Bulters in 2016. Since then, we have grown from a two-person consulting company to an organization with more than a hundred people around the world.
Company Updates
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The winning team members Koen, Frank, and Jeroen, who formed the software development brains, and Mariusz and Nick, who provided their customs expertise and functional application perspective, did an amazing job in winning the Hackathon. […]
Our EPOS development team is excited to take part in this pressure cooker event. The goal is to explore new concepts of cooperation between logistics companies and customs organizations.
CATTS is an Exhibitor and Partner of the World Customs Organization event hosted in Maastricht from 18 to 20 October 2022. The theme of the conference is “Driving Customs performance with data and technology in […]
Testimonials
Our clients share how CATTS transformed their trade processes and supported their business growth.
Partners
We collaborate with a diverse range of industry leaders and experts, enhancing our services and expanding our global reach to deliver unmatched trade compliance solutions.
