Shipping Terms Glossary: Automated Manifest System (AMS)

Feb 22, 2019

Shipping Terms Glossary: Automated Manifest System (AMS)

Common Shipping Terms: Automated Manifest System (AMS)

The Automated Manifest System (AMS) was created by U.S. Customs to gather shipment information including cargo, detail, departure, arrival, and release information between ship carrier, air carrier, and rail carrier.

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