What’s new
Descartes MacroPoint™ now provides U.S. Customs status updates for inbound air, ocean, and truckload shipments entering the United States. Instead of switching between systems or relying on updates from third parties, users can view U.S. Customs clearance status alongside real-time shipment visibility data in Descartes MacroPoint.
This capability is now generally available to all Descartes MacroPoint users. For a complete guide to the available status messages by mode, visit the ACE Import Manifest Documentation resources published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Why It Matters
Customs clearance is a critical milestone for inbound freight, yet customs status and transportation visibility often live in separate workflows. That separation leaves an important part of the shipment journey disconnected.
The result is an operational bottleneck, forcing teams to piece together updates from multiple sources before they can act. Bringing U.S. Customs clearance status into Descartes MacroPoint helps create a more complete view of inbound shipments.
Benefits for Your Business
With U.S. Customs clearance status integrated into day-to-day shipment visibility workflows, your team can keep inbound freight moving with fewer delays, less manual coordination, and greater operational control. Whether you’re managing imports by air, ocean, or truckload, customs status becomes part of your current visibility workflow.
Benefits Across the Supply Chain
Business Need
Impact
Minimize Risk
Reduce the risk of disruptions by identifying filing issues sooner and responding more quickly to exceptions.
Simplify Workflows
Coordinate status monitoring, pickup scheduling, and customer communication from a single workflow.
Save Time
Eliminate time spent sourcing customs updates from separate systems or third parties.
See It in Action
U.S. Customs status updates are now available to all Descartes MacroPoint users. Learn how they can fit into your shipment visibility workflow.
