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VAT in international supply chains: A practical case on EU import and compliance.

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VAT in international supply chains: A practical case on EU import and compliance.

VAT is often treated as a compliance step at the end of a transaction. In international supply chains, VAT is shaped by how goods move, who owns them, and what agreements are in place between parties. When those elements are not fully aligned, uncertainty quickly arises. In this article, we share a practical case that illustrates how easily VAT complexity can emerge and how it can be resolved.
EU 20th sanctions package on Russia: What it means for your trade operations.

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EU 20th sanctions package on Russia: What it means for your trade operations.
Understanding the French ELO requirements: What businesses moving goods through France need to know.

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Understanding the French ELO requirements: What businesses moving goods through France need to know.
VAT in Europe: A necessary obligation or a strategic opportunity?

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VAT in Europe: A necessary obligation or a strategic opportunity?
The myth of “we’ll fix it later” in customs.

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The myth of “we’ll fix it later” in customs.

It is a phrase that comes up more often than most organisations would like to admit: “We’ll fix the paperwork after the shipment has moved.” On the surface, it sounds efficient. Keep the goods moving, deal with the details later, and avoid slowing down operations. In reality, this mindset is one of the most common causes of delays, unexpected costs, and compliance risks in international trade.
Geopolitical uncertainty in international trade: What it really means for your operations.

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Geopolitical uncertainty in international trade: What it really means for your operations.

International trade has always involved a degree of complexity. But today, that complexity is no longer driven primarily by logistics or documentation. Increasingly, it is shaped by external forces that are difficult to predict and even harder to control.
Passar: Was die digitale Transformation des Schweizer Zolls für Ihr Unternehmen bedeutet.

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Passar: Was die digitale Transformation des Schweizer Zolls für Ihr Unternehmen bedeutet.

Die Schweiz modernisiert nicht einfach ein Zollsystem. Sie gestaltet grundlegend neu, wie zollrelevante Daten übermittelt, verarbeitet und überwacht werden.
Trade complexity is a commercial variable. Do you have a strategy for it?

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Trade complexity is a commercial variable. Do you have a strategy for it?

Trade complexity is no longer a background condition. It is a commercial variable. The debate is not whether trade has become more complex. It clearly has. The real question is whether your operating model converts that complexity into value, or absorbs it through margin, predictability, and market share.
How to choose the right provider for a European Customs Control Tower.

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How to choose the right provider for a European Customs Control Tower.

Selecting a provider for a Customs Control Tower is one of the most consequential decisions a company can make in its customs and trade strategy.
How to run an RFQ for a Customs Control Tower.

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How to run an RFQ for a Customs Control Tower.

Selecting a provider for a Customs Control Tower is not a routine procurement exercise. A Control Tower directly affects compliance, operational continuity, and data integrity across multiple countries. The RFQ process therefore needs to do more than compare service descriptions and prices. It must reveal whether a provider is capable of supporting long-term transformation. A structured RFQ is the foundation for that decision.
Customs outsourcing in the digital era. Why technological competence and EU integration define the future.

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Customs outsourcing in the digital era. Why technological competence and EU integration define the future.

Customs outsourcing is undergoing a fundamental transformation. For many years, decisions were primarily driven by cost savings and capacity considerations. If declarations were processed efficiently and volumes could be absorbed, the model was considered successful. That logic is no longer sufficient.
What a changing trade reality demands from customs.

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What a changing trade reality demands from customs.

Across global trade, the role of customs is evolving rapidly. What was once treated as a transactional necessity is now influencing supply chain resilience, cost control, risk management, and commercial performance.
EU–Mercosur Agreement: Practical impact and how to prepare.

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EU–Mercosur Agreement: Practical impact and how to prepare.

The EU–Mercosur agreement has the potential to reshape trade between Europe and South America, but its value will depend on operational readiness rather than political headlines. This article explains where the real commercial impact is likely to arise, what businesses should expect in practice, and how early preparation can turn preferential access into measurable advantage.