International trade with the United Kingdom has become significantly more regulated and data-driven in recent years. Since the UK transitioned away from the legacy CHIEF customs system, all import and export declarations must now be submitted through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) operated by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This transition has increased the complexity […]
Today, logistics companies operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Freight forwarders and supply chain providers handle shipments, financial transactions, compliance documentation, and customer communications all at once. To manage these complex operations, many organizations rely on CargoWise to manage logistics workflows and SAP to oversee enterprise finances. While both platforms are powerful on their own, […]
Customs is more than just paperwork; it is about ensuring that every shipment detail is correct so that cargo can be released on time. In today’s UK customs landscape, digital processes, stricter regulations, and automated validation have transformed freight forwarders’ operations. Even minor errors in HS codes, valuations, or supporting documents can result in rejections […]
Control doesn’t begin at shipment; it begins at order. Customers in today’s high-pressure freight forwarding environment expect real-time visibility and no delays. However, the upstream order stage is often manual, fragmented, and disconnected from execution systems. Instead of increasing efficiency, forwarders spend valuable time chasing updates, re-entering data, and managing routine queries. CargoWise Advanced Order […]
For decades, freight forwarders have used milestone-based tracking: departure confirmed, transshipment completed, arrival at port, and discharge. Although useful, these updates are frequently delayed, incomplete, or static. Decisions are made in a reactive manner. Customers are notified after disruptions occur. The incorporation of real-time IoT container data from Hapag-Lloyd to WiseTech Global’s CargoWise platform represents […]
You know, even minor data errors can cause a shipment to be delayed. A single compliance error can cost thousands of dollars. For freight forwarders managing large volumes of shipments, trade complexity quickly leads to increased costs. Manual customs processing takes 15-20 minutes per shipment; filing errors affect 2-3% of declarations, and port delays result […]
Today’s logistics organizations operate in a competitive environment with tight margins, high customer expectations, and increasing operational complexity. Many businesses use CargoWise to manage freight, customs, warehousing, and transportation operations, while Epicor is the primary ERP system for finance and supply chain management. While each platform is powerful on its own, true efficiency can only […]
For many freight forwarders, finance becomes the hurdle long before shipments arrive. Jobs have been closed in CargoWise, but invoices are still pending. Costs are captured operationally, but finance teams re-enter the same data into accounting systems. When the end of the month arrives, everyone is scrambling to complete spreadsheets, approvals, and explanations. The disconnect […]
