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Translation Workflow Automation

A company must process bills of lading, customs declarations, and accompanying documents daily in multiple languages.

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Last updated: 11 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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A company must process bills of lading, customs declarations, and accompanying documents daily in multiple languages. Translation workflow automation combines translation memory systems or machine translation with intelligent document management, so that incoming documents are automatically captured, translated into the correct language, reviewed by specialists, and directly integrated into ERP or logistics systems without manual handovers. This significantly reduces error rates and cycle times.

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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.

Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027

Passar Hub →Declar Info

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