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EU–US: A Tariff Truce or a Trade Trap?
Trump’s 50% tariff threat looms. Will a last-minute ‘framework deal’ with the EU stop the fire, or fuel a new trade war?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Know Your Origin – Avoid Customs Chaos
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods that qualify for lower duty.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Illegal Transshipment? Big Mistake
Don't get clever with Customs. Routing goods through other countries doesn’t change their origin – and the consequences can be brutal.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Sanctions: Canada Hits Russia Hard
Canada targets 300+ new designations and trade bans in one of its toughest sanctions packages since 2022. Are you prepared?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


AML Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
AML lapses can sink your business fast. Learn the red flags, enforcement trends, and how to bulletproof your compliance program now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU Extends Russia Sanctions, Stalls 18th.
EU extends Russia sanctions to 2026—but 18th package blocked. What does this mean for your compliance, risk, and trade strategy?

Madni Laghari
6 min read


Russia's Sanctions Evasion Surge
New evidence reveals how Russia is evading Western sanctions to fuel its war machine. Learn how evasion works—and what compliance professionals must do now.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


Russian Warship Covers Shadow Fleet
Russia just used a disguised warship to escort sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel. What does this mean for sanctions enforcement?
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Sanctions Evasion On The Rise
UK and EU components are still ending up on Russian battlefields. Here's how sanctions evasion is happening—and what you must do now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Terrorist Financing: Red Flags Rising
With global tensions surging, terrorist financing risks are on the rise. This blog uncovers key red flags, recent threats, and expert tips to protect your organisation.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


Brexit: 9 Years of Disruption
9 years after the referendum, Brexit still bites. Here's how it reshaped UK-EU customs and trade compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions – Details
30 new UK sanctions target Russia’s war chest – Here’s what every compliance officer must know now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Brexit@9: 9 Customs & Trade Lessons
Nine years post-Brexit, the UK & EU are reconnecting—have you learned your lessons? Here are our Top 9!
Arne Mielken
7 min read


Download: Guide Against Russia Evasion
EU businesses must do more to stop Russian sanctions evasion. New guidance shows how. Are you doing enough?
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Incoterm EXW & Sanctions: Guide + Download
EXW doesn’t shield exporters from sanctions liability—find out why and how to stay compliant. + Download the EU's Guide on Ex Works & Sanctions
Arne Mielken
3 min read


EU's Import Surge Tracker FAQ
Your Questions answered on the EU's Import Surge Tracker (incl. Heatmap)
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Customs Control Playbook Launch
A brand-new blog & video series to help you master internal compliance in your customs department based on best practices, one building block at a time.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


OFSI: Enforce, Empower, Evolve
Discover how OFSI's bold new model reshapes UK sanctions compliance—promote, enable, respond, change.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Train Export Controls & Sanctions Smarter, Not Harder
Export Control & Sanctions training doesn’t have to be complex. Master EU, UK, and U.S. compliance essentials with expert-led, practical training.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU–UK Reset Deal: What It Means
A sweeping EU–UK pact revives trade and trust—will it ease Customs burdens and empower compliance?
Arne Mielken
4 min read
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