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.
At CATTS, we continue to evolve and strive for excellence, and today we're excited to share some significant updates that mark the beginning of a new chapter in our journey. Eight years after CATTS was […]
The European Union is undertaking a challenging initiative to revamp its customs union. The proposed reforms aim to broaden and deepen segmentation and prior certification use. Only operators holding an AEO certificate will be qualified to benefit from simplified procedures and enjoy facilitation in import and export. Economic entities recognized as Trust & Check Traders will have access to advanced customs services without intervention. A Customs Control Tower equipped with a skilled team and a sophisticated IT system will guarantee customs compliance and streamline operational management within this framework.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, CATTS Data Protection's Quarterly News for FY24/02 provides a crucial overview of pivotal developments in data protection across the European Union, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, India, and Brazil. As society becomes increasingly reliant on digital platforms, understanding the profound impact of regulations and decisions in the realm of data protection is paramount.
Angola Customs improves its Rules of Origin capacities Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the Regional Training […]
Canada - Ukraine Modernized free trade agreement enters into force The modernized free trade agreement between Ukraine and Canada has officially entered into force on July 1. This is a significant milestone in the Canada-Ukraine […]
European Union has adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia The EU has adopted the 14th package of sanctions against Russia which designates 116 individuals and entities. Energy measures: Anti-circumvention: Funding of political parties […]
Australia has begun an investigation into the extension of anti-dumping tariffs on silicon metal from China (HS: 2804.69.00) The goods subject to the anti-dumping measures and this inquiry are: Silicon metal containing:• at least 96.00 […]
Australia customs tariff update Australia customs authority has updated the import tariff. Update includes the changes in the import duty rates for certain products classified under the tariff chapter 22. Brazil customs tariff update Brazil […]
In international trade, meeting the rules of origin is critical for accessing preferential tariff treatments under various trade agreements. The Tax Administration Service (SAT) in Mexico, a key player in global trade, conduct rigorous origin […]
After decades of discussions, the Brazilian Government is implementing a significant tax reform that has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies and is currently being analyzed by the Federal Senate. Key Aspects of […]
WCO supports the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in the harmonized implementation of SACU’s Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement The World Customs Organization (WCO)’s Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, as funded by the United Kingdom’s […]
Bangladesh and Japan to hold 1st round of negotiations on Economic Partnership agreement Bangladesh and Japan had exchanged views on the method of negotiations and a broad range of negotiating areas such as trade in […]