Trade and Borders
about trade & borders
With extensive expertise in European and global customs regulations and trade facilitation, I created Trade & Borders to be a trusted adviser to businesses, governments, and international organisations.
The purpose is twofold: to translate complex, evolving customs regulations into clear and actionable strategies for companies, and to advocate for industry interests at the highest levels of regulatory decision-making, ensuring that evolving trade frameworks reflect real-world operational needs.
Combining deep policy insight with a hands-on understanding of industry realities, my work goes beyond interpretation. I engage directly with policymakers, trade associations, and regulatory bodies to make sure industry voices are heard and integrated into the legislative process.
Strategic Customs and Trade Facilitation Advisory For Businesses
- Tariff Mitigation and Duty Strategy
Reduce your duty exposure through the strategic use of customs tools such as customs classification, origin planning, and preferential trade schemes. - Regulatory Intelligence
Stay ahead of customs and trade regulatory changes with tailored insights and understand how they could impact your business operations. - Trade Policy and Geopolitics
Understand how major geopolitical shifts and regulatory trends (from Brexit and US tariffs to trade wars, sustainability policies, and CBAM) affect cross-border trade and your obligations as an importer or exporter. - Compliance Reviews and Audit Readiness
Receive support for internal customs compliance reviews and preparation for external audits by regulatory bodies. - Supply Chain Optimisation
Ensure the resilience and operational performance of your business by identifying compliance risks in your supply chain. -
Customs and Trade Policy Advisory for Associations and Institutions
- Industry Representation and Advocacy Support
Strategic advocacy support to amplify industry voices in policymaking forums and translate member feedback into structured, evidence-based policy positions. - Policy Monitoring and Strategic Insight
Tailored analysis of evolving customs and trade policies, helping organisations anticipate regulatory changes and emerging geopolitical risks. - Stakeholder Engagement and Consultations
Design and deliver consultation processes that bring real-world industry insight into policymaking by engaging effectively with businesses and asking the right questions. - Strategic Policy Design and Implementation Support
Independent, technical input and support in identifying practical challenges to implementation early on in the policymaking process. - Regulatory Analysis and Impact Assessment
Evaluate the real-world effects of new or proposed trade and customs measures through targeted regulatory analysis and impact assessments. -
Customs and Trade Facilitation Training and Capacity Building
- Training for Businesses
Training programmes on core customs topics including origin, classification, special procedures, and border formalities, as well as emerging issues such as sustainability, trade wars, and regulatory shifts. - Bespoke and Tailored
From executive briefings and short seminars to technical deep-dives and comprehensive multi-module programmes, tailored to different knowledge levels and organisational needs. - Internal Compliance Training
Support for developing internal customs compliance procedures, upskilling teams, and embedding ongoing regulatory readiness across organisations. - Customs Risk and Supply Chain Resilience Training
Training focused on identifying customs compliance risks across supply chains, building resilience, and future-proofing operations against regulatory changes. - Capacity Building for Organisations
Workshops and training modules for officials on trade facilitation, customs modernisation, and best practices for cross-border trade. - https://customsdirectory.com/listing/trade-and-borders/
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- Training for Businesses
- Industry Representation and Advocacy Support