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 […]
Update – July 18, 2025 Following the European Commission's June 10 unveiling of the 18th sanctions package, the EU Council officially adopted the measures on July 18, 2025, confirming most of the original proposals, with […]
Update – May 25, 2025 Following the announcement of a 50% tariff on EU goods last week, President Trump has extended the deadline for the measure to July 9, 2025, providing both sides more time to […]
On May 20, 2025, the European Union (EU) adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia, intensifying efforts to curtail Moscow's ability to finance its ongoing war in Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets critical […]
In a landmark development this week, the United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a new agreement aimed at streamlining trade, supporting jobs, and enhancing economic cooperation, without re-entering the Single Market or Customs […]
China Announcement of the State Council Tariff Commission on Adjusting the 84% Tariff Measures on Imports from the United States On April 8, 2025, the US government announced that it would increase the "reciprocal tariff" […]
The EU Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of the 16th Russia sanctions package. This package is designed to further ramp up pressure on the aggressor and is part of the EU's unwavering commitment to a just […]
On 16TH December, The Council adopted a 15th package of economic and individual restrictive measures with the objective of further limiting Russia’s ability to wage its illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. These measures […]
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 […]
The European Commission Council's adopted a 13th package of sanctions against Russia on 23rd February 24. This package focuses on further limiting Russia's access to military technologies, such as for drones, and on listing additional companies and individuals involved in Russia's […]