What software do customs brokers need?

Customs brokers need software that automates declaration creation, integrates directly with port systems and customs authorities, calculates duties and VAT, and provides real-time compliance checks — all from a single platform.

How does Modaltrans help customs brokers?

Modaltrans helps customs brokers process more declarations faster using AI-powered automation, direct port system integrations, smart templates, and Excel import — significantly reducing manual data entry and error risk.

Does Modaltrans support CDS import declarations?

Yes. Modaltrans integrates with HMRC's Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for import filings, providing direct submission and real-time status updates without leaving the platform.

Can Modaltrans read client emails and create declarations automatically?

Yes. Modaltrans AI monitors your dedicated customs inbox, detects new client emails, reads attachments, and automatically creates draft declarations — so brokers can review and submit rather than manually enter data.

Does Modaltrans suggest missing documents for declarations?

Yes. Modaltrans automatically suggests required supporting documents based on the contents of each declaration, minimizing the risk of rejection due to missing paperwork.

Is Modaltrans used for NCTS entries?

Yes. Modaltrans is used by customs brokers to manage NCTS transit entries across 15+ countries, with direct submission to UK, German, and Turkish customs systems.

Grow Your Customs Brokerage Without Growing Your Team

Clear more entries with fewer errors — so one mistake never costs you a shipment, and rising volume never costs you a weekend.

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Create declarations
in seconds

Create entries from templates and Excel imports instead of keying every field by hand. You move faster and leave far less room for mistakes.

Import items straight from PDFs

Upload your invoices, EADs, or packing lists, and OCR reads them to create the line items automatically — instead of adding each one in by hand.

Catch errors before customs

Built-in checks flag missing fields, invalid codes, and mismatched data before you submit. Problems get caught at your desk — not at the border.

Import hundreds of items in one go

Pull hundreds of goods lines straight from Excel or CSV into your declarations. What used to take hours of manual entry takes minutes.

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A cleared declaration isn't a crossed border

One missing transit or security filing can hold a truck at the border for days — even when the goods are fully compliant. Keep every transit and security filing in one place, so nothing's missing before the truck moves.

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Take on more clients,
not more paperwork

Every new client used to mean a stack of documents to chase — invoices, certificates, permits. Pull them together from your shipment data instead, so more clients doesn't mean more hours buried in paperwork.

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Whether you're a broker, forwarder, or both

From independent brokers to multi-service forwarders, ModalTrans adapts to how your operation runs

Independent & small brokerages

Run a lean team without lean tools. Handle full customs declarations and transit movements without the cost or complexity of enterprise software.

Growing customs agencies

Adding clients faster than staff? Take on rising volume without hiring for every new account — your existing team does more, with fewer errors.

Freight forwarders with in-house brokerage

Run forwarding and customs on one platform. File declarations from the same shipment data you're already working with — no switching systems, no re-keying.

UK & Türkiye corridor operators

Filing on both sides of the corridor? Manage UK and EU/Türkiye declarations from one place, instead of juggling separate national systems.

Intelligent tools for
modern customs brokers

AI-powered declaration creation

Simply connect your dedicated customs inbox, and our AI will automatically detect new client emails and use their attachments to create draft declarations for you.

Instantly calculate
duties & taxes

Automatically calculate estimated duties and VAT based on your declaration's HS codes and values to provide accurate cost estimates.

Catch missing documents before they're a problem

Get automatic suggestions for necessary supporting documents based on your declaration's contents, minimizing the risk of rejection.

A complete solution
for customs professionals

Full audit trail

Every change is recorded — who, what, and when — so you always have the full history.

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24/7 Support

Get 24/7 support from our customs experts - real people who know the work, ready whenever a tricky filing comes up.

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Reporting & insights

See clearance volumes, guarantee usage, and where entries get held up — then filter or export the customs reports you need.

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Proactive alerts

Get instant alerts for critical customs updates - so a missed deadline or rule change never turns into a stuck shipment.

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What our clients say

With feedback from our clients, we are making logistics smoother every day. Read about their success with us.

Oregon

We rely on Modaltrans as the backbone for our NCTS entries across 15+ countries. Their deep understanding of the freight industry shows—they continuously enhance our operations with new tools, often before we even ask. With their support, we’ve grown year after year.

Salih Koca

Director

Scslog Logistics

Before Modaltrans, we were buried in emails from customers asking about ETAs and shipment updates. Now, with timeline records and instant notifications, we keep them informed proactively—and our inbox stays manageable.

Ahmet Çetinkaya

Owner

Croft Cargo

Because Modaltrans is cloud-based, their team can roll out new features and integrations for us with ease—keeping everything fresh and up to date. We don’t worry about the future of our TMS anymore. We trust Modaltrans to evolve with us.

Lee Meadowcroft

Owner

Supreme Freight Services

Modaltrans is our central hub for managing air, ocean, and road operations also fully integrated with Sage for invoicing. The customs module lets us handle export, import, and NCTS entries with ease. And thanks to the client portal’s seamless container tracking, we finally have one platform that does it all.

Ashley Archdeacon