Ask any logistics leader, and they will tell you that customs is not a problem. The true challenge is the tangle of disconnected systems that forces teams to work overtime. What is the result? Duplicate entries, sudden adjustments, delayed releases, and compliance stress that may have been avoided altogether.
CargoWise manages the shipment's operational pace. ASM Sequoia manages the compliance and customs core. When these platforms aren't integrated, even the smallest detail, a tariff error, a missing document value, or a delayed clearance message could halt the entire chain.
However, when ASM Sequoia and CargoWise integrate, the workflow completely transforms. Declarations flow into operations, duty values into finance, and clearance results trigger billing, and all teams view the same data at the same time. The result is a level of precision, speed, and compliance that cannot be achieved when systems are isolated.
Understanding ASM Sequoia
ASM Sequoia is a customs clearance platform built for automated declarations, regulatory compliance, and multi-mode import/export processing. Developed by Agency Sector Management (ASM), Sequoia centralises all customs-related workflows into a single system.
Core strengths of ASM Sequoia:
- Full customs declaration support: Import, export, transit, warehousing, ETSF, CFSP, DEP.
- Automated tariff & duty management: Fully indexed electronic Customs Tariff for accurate calculations.
- Deep compliance features: Audit trails, role-based access, validation engines, and HMRC-compliant architecture.
- Integration-ready technology: Built on NET/SQL with web services and plugin extensibility.
ASM Sequoia isn’t just a declaration system, it’s a compliance process built to minimise risk and simplify every customs touchpoint.
Understanding CargoWise
CargoWise is a cloud-based ERP system specifically designed for the global logistics industry. It combines freight forwarding, customs brokering, warehousing, transportation, finance, and communication into a single, integrated platform. CargoWise is designed for end-to-end visibility and automation, allowing logistics providers to operate more smoothly, reduce manual work, and scale operations across multiple countries while maintaining consistent accuracy and compliance.
Four Core Strengths of CargoWise
- End-to-End Automation
Automates complex logistics workflows, from bookings to billing, reducing errors and speeding up turnaround times. - Global Customs & Compliance
Offers built-in compliance tools, regulatory updates, and multi-country customs integration to ensure smooth cross-border operations. - Real-Time Visibility & Data Integration
Provides unified access to shipment data, documents, financials, and customer updates across departments and global offices. - Highly Scalable & Configurable
Supports multi-company, multi-currency, and multi-language operations with scalable modules tailored to freight forwarders, 3PLs, NVOCCs, and global enterprises.
Why is ASM Sequoia–CargoWise Integration Critical for Modern Compliance?
Running Sequoia and CargoWise in isolation may appear simple, but it results in blind spots, missing data, duplicate entries, delayed billing, and inconsistent compliance records.
Disconnected systems create three major risks:
- Data mismatches
Duty values, HS codes, shipment IDs, and financial postings often do not align between systems. - Compliance exposure
If customs records don’t match operational or financial data in CargoWise, audits become costly and risky. - Slow clearance → slow cash flow
When clearance statuses don’t integrate with operations or invoicing, billing gets delayed, and customer updates lag.
Integrated ASM Sequoia + CargoWise = a unified compliance ecosystem
When integrated, both systems function as one:
- Clearance events instantly update shipment milestones
- Duty and tax values auto-post to finance
- Audit trails become complete and traceable
- Data accuracy improves dramatically
- Cycle times shrink from hours to minutes
In a world where compliance requirements are increasing, and clients expect speedier visibility, integration is no longer an option; it is the foundation of scalable, risk-free customs operations.
IntegrationGo Enables Smooth ASM Sequoia–CargoWise Integration?
Whether your operations already depend on ASM Sequoia or you intend to introduce it soon, the next crucial step is to ensure it integrates smoothly with the rest of your digital ecosystem. IntegrationGo offers a smooth, organised, and future-ready integration between ASM Sequoia and Cargowise.
The Technical Process
1. Process Mapping & Workflow Alignment
The integration begins with a detailed mapping of your operational flow, from job creation to shipment pickup, declaration submission, clearance milestones, billing, and final cost posting. This becomes the core of your integration blueprint.
2. Data Field Mapping & Configuration
We align key data fields between systems to ensure accuracy and consistency:
- HS codes, tariff values, and duty/tax details
- Shipment IDs, declaration numbers, and reference data
- Commercial invoice fields
- Financial and ledger mappings
The result: clean, harmonized data across all systems.
3. API / Middleware Connection
Using intelligent middleware or direct APIs, we create bidirectional, real-time communication between systems. For example:
- A shipment created in CargoWise triggers the declaration record in ASM Sequoia
- Clearance approval in ASM Sequoia automatically updates shipment status and triggers financial entries
- Duty and tax values flow back into CargoWise for accurate landed cost calculations
The entire process runs on XML/JSON message exchange with zero manual intervention.
4. Validation, Security & End-to-End Testing
Because customs data is highly sensitive, the integration includes:
- Encrypted communication channels
- Role-based access control
- Full message-level audit trails
- Reconciliation validation
- Real-world scenario testing
Each connection is stress-tested to ensure that no gaps or mismatched records remain.
5. Go-Live, Monitoring & Optimization
Once live, IntegrationGo monitors performance metrics such as:
- Message processing time
- Exception alerts
- Latency and error logs
- System Integration
Types of Data Exchanged Between ASM Sequoia and CargoWise
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what flows between software like ASM Sequoia and CargoWise
- Customs declarations: import, export, transit, bonded movements
- Tariff/HS codes: duty, and tax values
- Commercial invoices: bills of lading/air waybills, shipment metadata
- Shipment statuses: arrival, clearance, release, transit update
- compliance reports: timestamped entries, clearance outcomes
- Warehousing data: for customs warehousing modules, stock movements, out-of-warehouse declarations, and duty liability updates.
When automation integrates all these flows, you eliminate manual work, reduce latency, and ensure data accuracy across your enterprise.
Conclusion
Integrating ASM Sequoia with CargoWise creates a unified customs and logistics ecosystem that runs with speed, accuracy, and complete visibility. When workflows, declarations, financial postings, and shipment updates move automatically, your team gains time, your compliance risk drops, and your customers receive a smoother service experience.
The End to End Integration solution achieves this transition through systematic workflow mapping, exact data alignment, secure API connectivity, and ongoing monitoring. The end result is a simpler customs operation that promotes growth, improves compliance, and gives your company a competitive advantage. If you’re ready to modernize your customs workflow and eliminate the manual gaps slowing down your business, let’s book a call and start your integration journey.
