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Fashion Brands Navigate a New US Trade Landscape

The United States has long been the prize market for fashion brands and retailers seeking international growth. Its scale, consumer appetite and trendsetting culture make it integral to global strategies; the recent policy changes, however, have reshaped and complicated the

Breaking the Bottleneck: Overcoming Supply Chain Chokepoints

The fashion and beauty industries have always been fast-moving and dynamic, but in 2025, supply chain bottlenecks are threatening to slow down even the most agile brands.  A combination of geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, labour shortages, shipping constraints, and

H1 Customs System

New H1 Customs System for EU Imports

On October 14, 2025, a major change in customs is coming in customs: the H1 System will replace the old SAD (Single Administrative Document) for imports in Spain and throughout the European Union. Why? Because the goal is to make everything

Transforming Supply Chains for a Greener Industry

Sustainability is no longer an aspirational goal—it’s a business necessity. With increasing consumer demand for ethical sourcing, new supply chain regulations, and rising expectations around transparency and circularity, brands must adapt or risk being left behind. From Digital Product Passports (DPPs)

Market Report September 2025 | Europe

Global trade continued to feel the strain in September, with export orders contracting for a fifth month. While manufacturing output returned to growth, momentum remains uneven across regions and modes. The September 2025 Noatum Logistics Market Report explores the shifting dynamics

Europe Gains as China’s Air Cargo Flows Pivot Away from the US

China’s airfreight market is undergoing a fundamental realignment, with trade shifting away from the US and increasingly favouring Europe. Recent trade policies in Washington, including tighter tariff measures and changes to de minimis rules, are driving carriers to adjust capacity and