CATTS

What CATTS does

CATTS B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered (Amsterdam, entity listed at Callantsoog) trade compliance specialist founded in 2016 by Peter J.M. Bulters (CEO) and Nick Bulters (COO). The company delivers a three-pillar offering — consultancy (Global Trade Advisory, Audits & Assessments, Training & Workshops), managed services (Broker Management, Product Classification, Filing Support, FTA & Origin Management, Compliance Screening), and proprietary technology (EPOS™ Broker Management, EPOS™ Doc-to-Data, Compliance.Support) — to multinational clients navigating customs and trade compliance across 50+ countries. Its core technology stack centers on the EPOS™ platform suite, where EPOS™ Doc-to-Data converts trade documents into structured data, EPOS™ Broker Management orchestrates broker workflows, and Compliance.Support provides regulatory monitoring; the technology/revenue layer is positioned as subscription/recurring, while consultancy and managed services operate on professional services and BPO economics.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales targeting large multinational corporations engaged in cross-border trade, with named customers spanning logistics software (Descartes), steel/manufacturing (Stahl), and renewable energy (Siemens Gamesa). CATTS markets itself on domain depth — 100+ experts globally with 120+ years of combined experience, 1M+ products classified, 100k+ audits performed, and ISO 9001 certification (BSI Group) — supplemented by content marketing, regulatory newsletters, and LinkedIn presence.

In April 2026, CATTS joined the DKM Group as an independent brand on its 10th anniversary, consolidating capabilities across customs brokerage, managed services, consulting, and technology under a broader platform. Operating geographies explicitly cover the Netherlands and Brazil, with expansion led by a recently appointed Regional Manager for Brazil and South America. The business remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, external investors, or revenue figures.

Name

CATTS

Legal name

CATTS B.V.

Website

https://catts.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CATTS B.V. is a Netherlands-based customs and trade compliance specialist founded in 2016, offering consultancy, managed services, and proprietary EPOS™ technology platforms to multinational enterprises across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs and Trade Compliance Services

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Trade & Customs / Trade Compliance (BPAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Audits, Investigations & Enforcement Defense (Prior Disclosures) (TLACAGAG), Product Regulatory Compliance for Cross-Border Trade (e.g., FDA, USDA, CPSC, CE/REACH/RoHS) (TLACAGAH), Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance Management (TLAIANAD), Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI), Customs Brokerage, Trade Compliance & Import/Export for Life Sciences (HLAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Customs compliance services
• Trade compliance management
• Customs broker management
• Tariff classification services
• Free trade agreement advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Callantsoog

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Tailored consulting for navigating the complexities of international trade regulations and policies
2. Managed Services: Efficient handling of customs operations and compliance, including broker management, product classification, filing support, FTA and origin management, and compliance screening
3. Technology Solutions: Advanced technological solutions including EPOS™ Broker Management, EPOS™ Doc-to-Data, and Compliance.Support platforms

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CATTS provides customs and trade compliance solutions for enterprises engaged in international trade, delivered through three integrated service lines: Consultancy (Global Trade Advisory, Audits & Assessments, Training & Workshops), Managed Services (Broker Management, Product Classification, Filing Support, FTA & Origin Management, Compliance Screening), and proprietary Technology platforms (EPOS™ Broker Management, EPOS™ Doc-to-Data, Compliance.Support). The offering covers the full customs lifecycle from product classification and filing to ongoing monitoring and regulatory advisory across 50+ countries.

Product overview

CATTS offers a unified platform combining technology solutions (EPOS™ Broker Management, EPOS™ Doc-to-Data, Compliance.Support) with consultancy services (Global Trade Advisory, Audits & Assessments, Training & Workshops) and managed services (Broker Management, Product Classification, Filing Support, FTA & Origin Management, Compliance Screening). The portfolio covers the full customs and trade compliance lifecycle, from classification and filing to ongoing monitoring and advisory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPOS™ Broker Management: Technology platform for broker management
• EPOS™ Doc-to-Data
• Compliance.Support

Products and services

• Global Trade Advisory Expert consulting services providing tailored guidance for navigating the complexities of international trade regulations and policies, for enterprises engaged in cross-border trade.
• Audits & Assessments Trade compliance audits and assessments designed to ensure adherence to customs regulations and identify duty savings or compliance gaps, for companies with international supply chains.
• Training & Workshops Educational programs and workshops on customs and trade compliance topics, for trade compliance teams and supply chain professionals seeking to build internal capabilities.
• Broker Management Outsourced management of customs broker relationships and operations, enabling companies to centralize and streamline their broker interactions for international trade.
• Product Classification Classification of products under harmonized tariff codes for customs purposes, for enterprises needing accurate tariff assignment across their product portfolios.
• Filing Support Support services for customs declaration filing and documentation, for companies seeking to outsource or augment their customs filing operations.
• FTA & Origin Management Management of free trade agreement eligibility and rules of origin documentation, for companies seeking to optimize preferential tariff utilization.
• Compliance Screening Screening services for trade compliance and restricted party verification, for companies needing to screen counterparties against denied/sanctions lists.
• EPOS™ Broker Management A technology platform for managing customs brokers, streamlining broker operations and compliance monitoring for international trade, for trade compliance and supply chain teams.
• EPOS™ Doc-to-Data A document processing technology that converts trade documents into structured data for customs declarations and compliance, for customs and trade operations teams.
• Compliance.Support A compliance support platform for monitoring and managing trade compliance requirements across global markets, for trade compliance professionals in multinational enterprises.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DKM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs CATTS marks its 10th anniversary, the managed services, consulting and technology specialist joined the DKM Group as an independent brand, bringing together complementary strengths across customs brokerage, trade compliance, and technology solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global logistics provider with customs brokerage and trade compliance services as core capabilities. A relevant comparable for the customs operations and compliance management side of CATTS' business.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with a trade compliance and customs-related services practice. Comparable to CATTS on the audit/assessment and trade compliance advisory side, particularly for industrial clients.
• Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology and customs management software vendor. Although Descartes is a CATTS customer rather than a competitor in services, its Global Trade Intelligence and customs filing platforms cover adjacent territory and represent the most direct incumbent in customs/trade compliance technology.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder with extensive customs clearance, trade compliance advisory, and managed services for multinational customers. Overlaps with CATTS' broker management, classification, and compliance screening offerings.
• Thomson Reuters (ONESOURCE Global Trade): Major software incumbent offering global trade content, classification, and screening tools. Overlaps with CATTS' technology-enabled classification and compliance screening offerings at the enterprise end of the market.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, providing in-house customs brokerage and trade compliance services to global shippers. Comparable to CATTS in customs operations and FTA/origin advisory, but at far greater scale and as part of a broader logistics portfolio.

Direct peers

• AEB (AEB SE): European-headquartered vendor of global trade management, customs, and compliance software with associated services. Closely comparable to CATTS on European origin, target customers, and the trade tech + services model.
• MIC Customs Solutions: Austrian customs and trade compliance software vendor. Direct competitor in the European trade compliance technology niche and a current CATTS partner, making it a highly relevant comparable on product and geography.
• Livingston International: North American-focused customs brokerage and trade compliance services provider offering managed services, classification, and advisory — directly comparable in service mix to CATTS' managed services and consultancy lines.
• CrimsonLogic: Provider of digital trade and customs compliance platforms (e.g., TradeNet/Tradenet-style infrastructure) plus related managed services. Comparable to CATTS in combining proprietary trade compliance technology with services delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cattsglobal
• Xx.com/cattsglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/cattsglobal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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