With this level of control you change the game.
With Portal, all your tools and data are in one place for end-to-end import/export management. Decide. Initiate. Monitor. Audit. Validate. Adjust. You are always ready to act.
Easy and powerful.
One dashboard for all your import/export data puts you in control. Monitor progress. Receive alerts. Prevent delays. Optimize your productivity.
Make data-driven decisions.
Clear data tells the story. See the opportunities. Avoid the risks. Make the smartest moves on everything from compliance to routing.
Deal with issues instantly.
You and your team have the power to make things happen. Get answers. Retrieve information. Solve problems in real-time. Self-reliantly.
Scale your business in control.
Portal grows with you. It’s designed to scale efficiently as your imports and exports increase. The larger your operations, the greater the savings.
You are at the controls. We’re right beside you.
Our advanced technology enables you to take control of your shipments and eliminate surprises. The bonus: Livingston trade experts are always ready to provide support.
The bottom line is faster delivery.
On-time delivery matters. With Portal and Livingston’s brokerage and freight services, you’ll take the shortest, fastest route from start to finish. Streamlined. Automated. Cost-controlled. In one straight line.
- Automate filing of the required manifest data
- Submit accurate data on time, every time
- Save time and reduce costs by minimizing manual input errors
- Monitor clearances and identify issues that need attention
- Collaborate with associates to stay informed and manage whatever arises
Never guess about compliance again.
As compliance leaders, we’ve baked it into Portal. Product databases. Rule-based validations. Real-time alerts. And much more. Your operations will always be up to regulatory standards. No more last-minute scrambling.
- Create and validate digital export documents
- Ensure that electronic records meet regulation
- Validate HTS codes and duty estimates
- Streamline with built-in templates
You’ll finally put your data to work.
Portal centralizes your data and shows you the bigger picture. Analyze shipping trends to understand your next best move. Produce reports any time to assess vendors and your overall performance.
- Monitor vendor, carrier, and business performance
- Have ultimate visibility into customs flow and delays
- Update, validate, and communicate all product classification data
- Produce pre-developed reports or customize for your needs
When you control costs, you can lower them.
Fewer risks means lower costs. Portal takes out risk and improves cost-savings through better data management. You’ll also identify potential problems and avoid their costs well before your goods arrive at the border.
- See your customs clearances in near real-time
- Accurately determine duties and tariffs to avoid overpayment
- Review all documents well before the customs process begins
- Double-check your entries with side-by-side comparisons
- Quickly identify and correct inaccuracies
Your record maintenance will be impeccable.
Paperwork is an ongoing headache for importers and exporters. Portal takes away the pain. You’ll be able to create, submit, and store all your documents easily. Then quickly find what you need when asked.
- Prepare and manage export documents for U.S. and Canada shipments
- Receive notifications of new invoices
- View account history and access invoices as needed
- Make payments with credit card, debit card or automated bank payments
Every part of the process is a click or two away with Portal.
Generate Documents
Create your export shipping documentation.
Self-file ISF
File your Importer Security Filing to U.S. Customs.
Calculate Landed Cost
Calculate your estimated duties, taxes, freight, transportation and insurance charges.
Review Documents
Maintain electronic records in accordance with regulations.
Self-file Lumber Permits
File your softwood lumber export permit to Global Affairs Canada for softwood lumber products.
Submit Trade Data
Transmit your commercial invoice data to Livingston electronically.
Self-file AES Declarations
Prepare and send your export declarations to the Automated Export System (AES).
Submit ACE and ACI eManifest
File your carrier ACE manifest for U.S. and ACI manifest for shipments into Canada.
Track Customs Status
Get our mobile app and track the customs release status of U.S.-bound and Canada-bound shipments.
Track Freight
Check freight-milestone status, exceptions, shipment, and port details.
Monitor Solicitation Projects
Gather and validate supplier origin eligibility data. Suppliers input directly to the app.
Manage Product Data
One automated and integrated app for all your Product data. Update. Validate. Communicate.
Proactive Notifications
Follow shipments via text or email notifications. Alerts flag exceptions/required actions.
Screen for Restricted Parties
Screen your trade partners against more than 80 global lists.
Automate Payments
Pay with credit card, debit card, or make instant bank payments. Export your account history. Receive confirmations and alerts.
Reduce Delays
Follow shipments via text or email notifications. Alerts flag exceptions and required actions.
Create Reports
Analyze shipment, vendor, and carrier metrics through the lens of customs and freight.
If you need them, our other services are seamlessly integrated with Portal.
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