
State capacity and border control in international trade
International trade does not function on market forces alone. Behind every shipment that crosses a border lies a complex system

International trade does not function on market forces alone. Behind every shipment that crosses a border lies a complex system

Global supply chains have become increasingly complex, involving multiple actors, jurisdictions, and regulatory frameworks. As a consequence of the complexity,

In today’s global economy, industrial production depends heavily on international trade. Raw materials, spare parts, machinery, green technology and components

In our first article of 2026, we talked about how AI and data are transforming global trade compliance. If you

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We finished 2025 talking about customs regimes, express shipments and dropshipping. If you haven’t read our content, we invite you

Welcome back, last week we talked about the future of customs brokers since nowadays, most of the procedures are electronic,

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In our last article, we talked about how customs brokers prevent money laundering. As you might have seen, the role

Welcome back to your loyal blog of international trade. Last time we talked about the effect of reverse globalization, so