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Digital Freight Documentation Portals

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Last updated: 23 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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A digital freight documentation portal is a web-based platform where freight forwarders, carriers, shippers, and customs brokers centrally create, transmit, approve, and retain all transport documents—from waybills and packing lists to customs declarations and certificates of origin. Each participant views current document status in real time and can make corrections directly, eliminating media breaks between paper, email, and disparate system formats. The portal automatically validates compliance rules, reducing the risk of rejection by customs authorities or the consignee. Unlike generic cloud storage, these portals are purpose-built for freight workflows: version control, access management, and integration with existing TMS and ERP systems are standard features.

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Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

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