Ocean Freight Documentation & Compliance Checker
Validate ocean freight docs and catch compliance violations instantly
What You Can Do
Automatically audit your ocean freight documentation against maritime regulations, carrier requirements, and port regulations. This skill reviews bills of lading, packing lists, customs forms, and shipping instructions to identify compliance gaps, missing fields, and regulatory violations before they delay your shipment or trigger port holds.
Features
Checks B/L accuracy against shipment details, verifies required fields, and flags missing shipper/consignee information or incorrect freight classifications
Validates adherence to IMO, SOLAS, HazMat, IMCO dangerous goods, and destination-specific import regulations
Verifies HS codes, country of origin marking, invoice accuracy, and compliance with trade agreement rules (USMCA, EU tariffs, etc.)
Ensures weight calculations, dimension compliance, proper unit conversions, and consistency across all shipping documents
Checks compliance with major carrier (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen) documentation standards and submission requirements
Categorizes issues by severity (critical, warning, info) and explains business impact of each non-compliance
Validates documentation against destination port requirements (Port of Los Angeles, Rotterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, etc.)
Example Output
Example 1: Bill of Lading Review
- ✅ CRITICAL ISSUE: Missing notify party address on B/L
Impact: Port of discharge may refuse cargo release
Fix: Add complete address and contact info for notify party
- ⚠️ WARNING: HS Code 8704.21.00 may trigger additional duties
Suggestion: Verify if goods qualify for USMCA exemption
- ✅ INFO: Document dated 3 days old — ensure port has latest version
Example 2: HazMat Compliance Check
- ✅ CRITICAL: Flammable liquid (UN1219) missing IMDG Class label
Action: Add proper hazmat markings before vessel loading
- ✅ PASS: Packing group III and flash point documentation correct
- ✅ PASS: Emergency contact info present
Example 3: Summary Report
- 📋 COMPLIANCE SCORE: 7/10
- 2 critical issues (must fix before departure)
- 1 warning (may cause delay at port)
- 3 info items (best practices)
Estimated resolution time: 2–4 hours
What's Included
- Document Analysis Engine: Ingests B/L, packing lists, customs forms, invoices, and shipping instructions in any text or PDF format
- Regulatory Database: Up-to-date rules for IMO, SOLAS, HazMat, US CBP, EU customs, major shipping routes, and carrier-specific requirements
- Violation Severity Scoring: Categorizes findings as critical (blocks shipping), warning (delays expected), or info (best practice suggestions)
- Remediation Guidance: Explains each compliance gap and provides specific, actionable steps to resolve issues
- Port & Carrier Database: Pre-configured rules for major global ports and carriers (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd)
Who It's For
- Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers
- Shipping & Logistics Managers
- Import/Export Compliance Specialists
- Supply Chain & Operations Teams
- Port & Terminal Operations Managers
Best For
- Pre-departure document audits
- Compliance risk assessments
- Customs filing preparation
- HazMat documentation validation
- Port hold and delay prevention
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