Fast-forward to today, and the changes Schengen catalyzed have only accelerated. Digital filing, automated risk profiling, and data-sharing tools are increasingly standard across Europe – and beyond. Yet challenges remain: criminals also leverage sophisticated technology, […]
In 1985, five European countries took a monumental step by signing the Schengen Agreement, aiming to abolish internal border checks among member states. While it promised efficiency and free movement, its path to full implementation […]
Before the Schengen Agreement laid the groundwork for seamless travel within much of Europe, customs work involved a patchwork of procedures. For anyone shipping goods across multiple countries, mountains of paper and strict schedules were […]
Regulators have entered 2025 with a sharper focus on enforcement, cooperation, and guidance. In this edition of Global Data Protection Compliance FY25/01, we explore how data protection authorities across the EU, Brazil, India, Mexico, Poland, […]
The current U.S. administration has signaled its intention to impose tariffs on key trading partners – primarily Canada, Mexico, and China – with additional measures targeting the European Union. While these tariffs are presented as […]
As 2024 drew to a close, global regulators took significant steps in data protection. Updates from the European Union, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, India, and Brazil covered a wide range of topics, including GDPR […]
As a company that was founded in the Netherlands, CATTS has always been deeply connected to one of the busiest hubs of international trade. The Netherlands plays a crucial role in global commerce, with one-third of […]
In an age where digital transformation continues to shape our world, ensuring robust data protection mechanisms is more crucial than ever. This edition of CATTS Data Protection’s Quarterly News for FY24/03 provides an in-depth analysis […]
The Foreign Trade Secretariat of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (Secex/MDIC) and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil of the Ministry of Finance (RFB/MF) inform that the import operations […]
The nature of international trade has undergone significant transformation over the last 500 years. What started as local village exchanges of goods, evolved into a global market by the 16th century with ships traveling to […]
The rise of e-commerce has reshaped global retail, prompting countries to reassess tax policies and trade compliance measures. As governments tighten regulations, the impact on local markets and consumers remains uncertain, raising questions about the […]
The Olympics are an incredible showcase of athletic talent and international unity, but have you ever wondered about the massive logistical puzzle behind the scenes? From ensuring that every athlete's gear — be it fencing swords or gymnastics mats — arrives on time, to shipping it all back home afterwards, it's a Herculean task. With Paris preparing for the 2024 Games, let's look at how the global trade networks make sure all athletes have what they need to compete at their best.