When a freight forwarder needs to prove to customs that a shipment has crossed borders, they exchange standardized data formats such as UN/EDIFACT or XML messages containing bill of lading details, container information, and customs documentation.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_data_interchange
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