ADVANCED CARGO INFORMATION SYSTEM (ACIS)
Pre-arrival cargo intelligence for secure, compliant, and frictionless trade.
The Advanced Cargo Information System (ACIS) is a WCO SAFE Framework-aligned customs protocol that requires importers, exporters, and carriers to submit electronic shipment data before departure or arrival. It enables customs authorities to conduct pre-arrival risk assessments, fast-track compliant cargo, and intercept high-risk shipments before they reach the border.
WHY IT MATTERS
Securing the Global Supply Chain
Cargo is critical to national trade and economic activity. But without early and accurate shipment information — across air, sea, and land borders — authorities struggle to identify risk, plan inspections, validate declarations, and prevent revenue leakage.
WHAT THE SOLUTION DELIVERS
A digital cargo intelligence platform
Our system supports the secure collection, validation, analysis, and sharing of cargo data across air, sea, and land border channels between government agencies and logistics stakeholders.
CORE VALUE PROPOSITION
Know the cargo before it arrives.
By analyzing shipment data before arrival, authorities can identify high-risk cargo, speed up low-risk clearance, and improve operational coordination across all modes of transport.
Earlier risk detection
Better customs and security targeting
Faster clearance for compliant shipments
Improved coordination between agencies
Stronger revenue protection
Better oversight of cargo movements across all modes
More transparent trade operations
KEY BENEFITS
Driving Efficiency Across Trade Corridors
Earlier cargo risk detection
Identify suspicious shipments, restricted goods, or high-risk consignments before arrival — by air, sea, or road.
Faster cargo clearance
Allow low-risk cargo to move more efficiently through customs, port, and border processes.
Stronger revenue protection
Improve visibility into goods and values to reduce leakage and fraud across all entry points.
Better inspection planning
Enable teams to plan inspections based on risk rather than manual selection.
Improved stakeholder coordination
Connect carriers, freight forwarders, and customs agencies through a shared information flow.
Greater supply chain transparency
Track cargo submissions and decisions across the entire shipment lifecycle.
KEY CAPABILITIES
Built for pre-arrival cargo intelligence across all transport modes
A comprehensive suite of tools for modern multi-modal cargo management.
Cargo manifest collection
Receive and manage cargo manifests from carriers, port operators, and approved handlers.
Transport document processing
Capture airway bills, bills of lading, and road consignment notes for shipment-level visibility.
Freight forwarder integration
Support secure submission of shipment details by freight forwarders and agents.
Pre-arrival risk assessment
Analyze cargo information before arrival using configurable risk rules and indicators.
Watchlist and alert screening
Screen consignors, consignees, and routes against relevant watchlists or alert sources.
Inspection targeting
Flag shipments for physical inspection, document review, hold, or release.
Cargo status tracking
Track cargo from submission through arrival, clearance, and final release.
Customs and revenue integration
Connect with customs declarations, tariff systems, and revenue workflows.
Dashboards and analytics
Monitor cargo volumes, risk trends, and operational performance across entry points.
Audit and traceability
Maintain records of submissions, screening results, and user actions.
IDEAL USE CASES
Where the system creates the most impact
Pre-arrival cargo screening
Customs risk management
Cargo manifest processing
Freight forwarder and carrier submissions
e-commerce shipment visibility
High-value goods monitoring
Restricted or controlled goods screening
Inspection planning and targeting
Customs revenue protection
Port and border cargo operations oversight
Inter-agency cargo intelligence sharing
Trade facilitation modernization
GOVERNMENT APPROACH
Designed for trade facilitation and border security
Governments need to protect the country without slowing legitimate trade. A modern Advanced Cargo Information System helps agencies focus attention where risk is highest — whether at airports, seaports, or land border crossings — while enabling compliant cargo to move faster.
IMPLEMENTATION
From cargo data strategy to operational intelligence
We support governments through every phase of deployment.
Assessment and mapping
Review current cargo processes, customs requirements, and port and border operations.
Data model and design
Define cargo data structures, manifest formats, and validation rules.
Risk framework setup
Configure risk indicators, watchlists, targeting rules, and triggers.
Platform configuration
Set up carrier portals, dashboards, user roles, and operational workflows.
Stakeholder onboarding
Connect carriers, handlers, and agencies; validate submissions and flows.
Operational rollout
Deploy for live cargo screening, refine risk rules, and expand coverage across entry points.
GET STARTED
Smarter cargo intelligence for stronger trade governance
We help governments deploy Advanced Cargo Information Systems that are secure, scalable, and ready for real-world environments — across air, sea, and land.