Global logistics across 170+ countries
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Customs Brokerage

Customs Expertise That Keeps Your Cargo Moving

In an era of increasing trade complexity, tariff changes, and regulatory scrutiny, CEVA Logistics provides the customs brokerage and trade compliance expertise to ensure your goods clear without delay. Our licensed customs brokers operate in over 100 countries, offering seamless clearance, proactive compliance management, and duty optimisation strategies that protect your bottom line.

Customs Services

Import, Export, and Trade Compliance — Fully Managed

CEVA's customs brokerage service covers every aspect of cross-border trade compliance, from accurate tariff classification and duty calculation to pre-arrival filing and post-entry audit.

Import

Import Customs Clearance

Fast, accurate import entry filing and customs clearance in all major trading nations. CEVA's brokers prepare and submit entries ahead of arrival to minimise port dwell time and avoid demurrage or storage charges.

  • Pre-Arrival Entry Filing
  • Tariff Classification
  • Duty & VAT Calculation
  • Release on Minimum Security
Export

Export Customs Declaration

Compliant export declarations, export licences, and documentation management for goods leaving any customs territory. CEVA ensures full adherence to export control regulations and sanction screening requirements.

  • Export Entry Filing
  • Export Licence Management
  • Sanction Screening
  • Proof of Export
Compliance

Trade Compliance Advisory

Proactive trade compliance consulting to identify and mitigate risks in your supply chain. CEVA's trade advisors provide country-specific guidance on tariff engineering, free trade agreements, and import/export regulations.

  • FTA Origin Advice
  • Tariff Engineering
  • Compliance Audits
  • Regulatory Change Monitoring
Duty

Duty Management & Optimisation

Strategic duty management programmes including duty deferment, duty relief schemes, bonded warehousing, inward processing relief, and drawback recovery to minimise your total landed cost.

  • Duty Deferment Accounts
  • Inward Processing Relief
  • Customs Warehousing
  • Drawback Recovery
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Trust & Accreditation

Globally Recognised Customs Authorisations

CEVA holds Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification, and equivalent trusted trader programmes across all major trading jurisdictions.

  • AEO-C and AEO-F status in the European Union
  • C-TPAT Tier 3 status in the United States
  • Authorised Trader status across ASEAN, GCC, and Latin America
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) in over 100 countries
  • IATA Dangerous Goods certified for air export compliance
  • ISPM 15 and phytosanitary compliance for agricultural goods
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Customs at Scale

Millions of Customs Entries Processed With Precision

CEVA handles customs clearance for some of the world's most active traders, processing millions of entries annually with industry-leading accuracy and compliance rates.

100+
Countries with Licensed Brokers
5M+
Customs Entries Filed Annually
99.7%
First-Time Clearance Rate
2,500+
Licensed Customs Specialists
Customs Technology

Digital Customs Clearance for a Faster Supply Chain

CEVA's customs technology platform automates entry preparation, electronic submission, and post-clearance reconciliation — reducing clearance times and eliminating manual errors.

Automated Entry Preparation

AI-assisted tariff classification and entry preparation reduces manual effort and classification errors for high-volume shippers.

Electronic Submissions

Direct electronic submission to customs authorities in 100+ countries via certified EDI, API, and government portal integrations.

Real-Time Clearance Status

Live customs status tracking integrated with CEVA's shipment visibility platform, with automated alerts at each clearance milestone.

Trade Data Analytics

Comprehensive reporting on duty spend, compliance exceptions, and clearance performance to support continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Customs Brokerage

Clear Customs Faster With CEVA's Expert Brokers

From complex multi-country trade programmes to single-shipment clearance, CEVA's customs specialists are ready to support your business. Contact us today.