Beyond Entry: Linking Customs to Operations, Finance, and Clients

Over the last seven articles, we’ve walked step by step through the CargoWise Customs module—from master data and declarations, to templates, documents, events, and reporting. Now it’s time to zoom out and look at the bigger picture: customs isn’t just about the entry. It’s about how customs data connects to your operations, finance, and clients—andContinue reading “Beyond Entry: Linking Customs to Operations, Finance, and Clients”

Customs Reports That Matter: Know What’s Filed, Delayed, or At Risk

Customs compliance isn’t just about what you file today — it’s about monitoring what’s happening across all your entries so you can see risks before they become problems. That’s where reports and dashboards in CargoWise come into play. They give your team (and your customers) a clear line of sight into what’s filed, what’s delayed,Continue reading “Customs Reports That Matter: Know What’s Filed, Delayed, or At Risk”

Streamlining Customs Compliance with CargoWise Workflows and Status Events

Customs compliance doesn’t stop at filing the declaration. The real challenge is keeping visibility across where your entry stands—has the number been assigned, has Customs received it, is it cleared, or is it stuck? CargoWise solves this with status events—system-driven milestones that can also power workflows. By linking workflows to status codes, you can turnContinue reading “Streamlining Customs Compliance with CargoWise Workflows and Status Events”

Managing Documents & Compliance: Attachments, Licenses, and More

Customs declarations aren’t just about data. Behind every compliant entry is a stack of supporting documents: commercial invoices, packing lists, licenses, permits, power of attorney (POA), and more. Fail to manage these documents properly, and you’re left scrambling when Customs requests proof—or worse, when you’re under audit. As a former controller who has gone throughContinue reading “Managing Documents & Compliance: Attachments, Licenses, and More”

Smart Templates for Faster Entries: Copy, Save, Automate

If you’ve been following this series, you know by now that CargoWise Customs is all about one thing: efficiency built on compliance. In Articles 1–3, we covered the importance of clean master data, walked through the declaration screen, and explored HTS code management. Now it’s time to look at one of the most practical toolsContinue reading “Smart Templates for Faster Entries: Copy, Save, Automate”