Real-time Connectivity & Automation

Location: Houston, Texas, USA

Industry: Import and Export

Project Background

Client is a U.S. Customs-certified platform that meets all compliance needs while significantly reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency. With real-time visibility into all transactions, duties, fees, and CBP response messages in a single window, this platform allows faster easier ACE filings with full CHB management, enabling the filing of ISF, Entry Summary, Cargo Release, 7512s (InBond), e214s (FTZ), Drawback, Reconciliation, AES, eManifest, Entry Type 86 and more.  

Challenges 

The client was facing following challenges:

  • Manual paperwork
  • Manual transaction data input
  • Eliminate machine dependency

Solutions

  • Customer-specific B2C integration solutions using Microsoft Biztalk Server for seamless information flow.
  • B2B solutions using Microsoft Biztalk Server & .NET to integrate US Customs modules for Electronic filing of ISF, 3461, 7501, ACE AE, 7512, e214, RLF, Ocean AMS, Air AMS, Truck manifest & PGA’s, etc.
  • Real-time Connectivity to USCBP and Governmental Agencies: Designed a dashboard using ASP.NET SignalR where clients can see statuses received from USCBP in Real-time.
  • SSRS Reports.
  • Invoice and Bill integration with Magaya Accounting, QuickBooks Online, and desktop versions.
  • Clients can register multiple printers from different offices anywhere in the world and send document printing requests remotely (Google Cloud Printing).

Results

  • Hosted on Microsoft Azure Cloud, makes application visibility to customers 24/7.
  • Real-time Connectivity to USCBP makes it Compliant with Proactive Regulatory Updates.
  • Save Time and Boost Productivity with Automation
  • Seize Operational Control with Centralized Visibility & real-time updates.
  • Accelerate Filings with Real-Time CBP Connectivity. Real-time API and EDI enabled client to connect their in-house applications with USCBP.

Modules

Open API: Available in XML and JSON, API connects any ERP, TMS, WMS and e-Commerce platforms to ACE (Automated Customs Interface) in real-time or batch mode for the following modules:

  • ISF (Importer Security Filing)
  • AII (Automated Invoice Interface)
  • Complete Entry Module (3461 & 7501), Includes FDA and Other PGA’s
  • Inbound (7512)
  • FTZ (e214)
  • Admissions and Withdrawals AES (Export Module)
  • AMS Query (Air, Ocean, Rail and Truck)
  • HTS Query
  • SCAC Query
  • FIRMS Query

Tech Stack

  • .Net Core
  • Microsoft BizTalk Server
  • Microsoft SignalR
  • CSS
  • jQuery
  • SSRS
  • JavaScript
  • Power BI
  • HTML
  • Azure Cloud Platform (SQL Server, App Services, Web Jobs, Functions, Logic Apps, Insights, Blob Storage)

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