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~ Welcome ~

FOREWORD

also see an increase in traffic to our portal, a clear sign that the
content we produce resonates with our ever-growing audience.

In addition to this growth, I’m thrilled to announce that our
community-building efforts remain strong. Our annual dinner in
October is approaching, where we will once again gather in the
spirit of collaboration and innovation, with Spring GDS as our
sponsor. This event has become a hallmark of our commitment
to fostering relationships within the cross-border e-commerce
ecosystem, and we are excited to celebrate another year of
success together.

As a reflection of the increasing interest in cross-border selling,
we’ve also ventured into the world of podcasting. Launched last
year, our podcast series has already attracted a large and diverse
audience of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators
eager to stay ahead of the curve. The conversations we’ve shared
THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE: THE and the experts we’ve hosted have given us the opportunity
CONTINUED GROWTH OF CROSS- to delve deeper into the intricacies of successful online
BORDER E-COMMERCE international sales, and we look forward to producing even more
content that inspires and informs.

n the face of global challenges—including shift- Looking ahead, our commitment remains unwavering: we will
ing import duties, geopolitical tensions, and continue to provide high-quality content and resources for
Ieconomic uncertainties—cross-border e-com- our partners and readers. Whether it’s sharing best practices,
merce continues to demonstrate remarkable resil- exploring new market trends, or spotlighting success stories,
ience and growth. Recent data from Statista indi- our mission is to be the go-to platform for those involved
cates that the global B2C cross-border e-commerce in cross-border e-commerce. Our ongoing partnerships are
market was valued at approximately $785 billion in essential to this mission, and I want to take a moment to express
2021 and is projected to reach $7.9 trillion by 2030, my heartfelt thanks to all of our partners. Your support and
reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) collaboration make this journey possible, and together, we are
of 27%. shaping the future of international trade.

As we navigate through times of uncertainty—marked by As we move forward into another year, I am excited about
shifting import duties, geopolitical tensions, and economic the possibilities that lie ahead. The cross-border e-commerce
turbulence—there is one undeniable truth: cross-border landscape is constantly evolving, and at Cross-Border Magazine,
e-commerce continues to thrive. According to Statista, global we remain committed to helping you navigate it successfully.
cross-border e-commerce sales were valued at approximately Thank you for being a part of this incredible community—here’s
$785 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $7.9 trillion by to continued growth, success, and innovation in the world of
2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of cross-border e-commerce.
27%. Despite the challenges, the demand for international online
shopping is stronger than ever, and we are seeing this growth Jeroen Leenders
firsthand, both within our platform and across the industry. Founder
Cross-Border Magazine
At Cross-Border Magazine, we are proud to say that our own
journey of growth continues alongside this broader trend. Our
platform is expanding, welcoming new partners who bring fresh
insights, products, and solutions to our global network. As we
build deeper connections with stakeholders across the globe, we

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