Port authorities receive manifest information for AMS vessels calling at their ports, as well as bill of lading status reports. This allows them to make the information available to all concerned parties. Additionally, participants can electronically update these movements with arrival and export data. Sea AMS Communications Customs provides free dial-up connections at 9600 baud. Participants must procure the necessary equipment and software and are responsible for all costs.
Dedicated service is also available through participant-provided leased lines.
The option to use leased lines is at the discretion of the participant, as long as communications protocol is compatible with Customs. ASC X12 format. The carrier obtains notifications of releases, in-bond authorizations, general order, permit to proceed, and local transfer authorization upon flight departure or arrival from the last foreign port. Air waybill data can be transmitted in any sequence. Carriers have the option to transmit bills at random or group them by flight.