Automation Systems

Upon completion of this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various automated systems used in international trade, including the Automated Broker Interface (ABI), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Automated Manifest System (AMS), Import Security Filing (ISF), and Automated Export System (AES). They will also learn about Customs Bonds and their importance in the international trade process. With this knowledge, participants will be able to streamline and expedite their import and export processes, ultimately improving their efficiency and competitiveness in the global market.

At the International Forwarding Academy, we specialize in providing training services for the International Transportation Community. Our comprehensive programs are designed for beginners and those with up to 5 years of experience in the field, covering operational details in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. With years of experience and hundreds of successful trainings under our belt, we have catered to a diverse audience, including International Freight Forwarders, Importers & Exporters, Logistic Managers, Logistic Providers, Business Development, Financial & HR Personnel in related fields.

You can expect to learn about various automated systems used in international trade, such as the Automated Broker Interface (ABI), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Automated Manifest System (AMS), Import Security Filing (ISF), Automated Export System (AES), and Customs Bonds. You will also gain insight into the responsibilities and regulatory requirements of freight forwarders and NVOCCs, as well as the legal liabilities of carriers and forwarders in the transportation of goods.

Below is the curriculum for this course:

• Automated Broker Interface (ABI)
  • Permits participants to file import data directly with CBP for entry and release * Custom Brokers/Importers file entry and pay duties, taxes and fees electronically * Speeds up the entry process
  • ISF is transmitted through this system

• Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)
  • Processes through system and how it interacts with other automated systems * Types of Customs Entries
  • Types of Customs Holds
  • Types of Customs Examinations
• Automated Manifest System (AMS)
  • Requirements and Timelines
  • Information Required
  • Import Security Filing (10+2) ISF
• Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
  • Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
  • Requirements and responsibilities as a freight forwarder and NVOCC * Regulatory Requirements
  • Penalty Cases
  • Understanding Transportation Planning and Scheduling
  • Role of the Relationship with Customers and Carriers
  • Carrier and Forwarder's Legal Liability
  • Physical Loss or Damages Reporting Deadlines
• Automated Export System (AES)
  • Requirements of both carrier/freight forwarder/exporters
  • Electronic Export Information
  • Time Filing Restrictions
  • Civil and Criminal Penalties
• Customs Bonds (Surety & Transit)
• • Types of Bonds
  • How to Determine the Bond Amount
  • How to Compute the Bond Premium

In the event that you are unable to attend this course, you may send a substitute attendee at no additional cost. However, if you need to cancel your registration, a full refund will be issued only if we receive notice of cancellation at least 30 days prior to the scheduled start date of the course. To request a refund, please visit our Contact page and send us a message with the subject line "Cancel Class."

Please note that we do not issue refunds for cancellations made within 30 days of the course start date. However, you can choose to transfer your registration to a future class for a $95.00 change fee.