J. F. Moran utilizes an integrated software system that enables us to process import and export shipment documentation accurately and efficiently. The software system is continually upgraded to incorporate the latest improvements and changes; particularly those mandated by U.S. Customs and the U. S. Census bureau. J. F. Moran was one of the first brokers to come on-line with the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) system provided by U.S. Customs as part of its Automated Commercial System. ABI provides the conduit for the electronic transfer of entry information to U.S. Customs for clearance and duty purposes. J. F. Moran is also now utilizing the Automated Export System which is "...an export information gathering and processing system developed through the cooperative efforts between the U.S. Customs Service, other Federal agencies, and the export community." The system provides the conduit for the electronic transmittal of Shipper's Export Declaration (SED) information to Census for shipments exported from the U.S. This system became mandatory for all forwarders in 2001. Import Connection: Import Connection is a software package designed to enable a customer to retrieve that customer's shipment tracing information from the J. F. Moran mainframe computer system and download a copy of that data onto the customer's computer. The software package provides extensive reporting capabilities or the data can be exported into other applications. It is an ideal tracking tool for the medium to large importer. Shipment Tracing (Remote Inquiry): With the use of a standard communications software package, such as PCAnywhere or QVTNet, customers can log into the J. F. Moran mainframe computer software system, via modem dialup and a secure login/password, and view their shipment tracing information. The login process limits a customer's access to only their shipment information. No data is transferred to the customer's computer. This tracking tool is better suited to the smaller importer or to those importers who simply want to check the tracking information for a particular shipment(s) and do not need the extensive reporting capabilities available through Import Connection. Internet Tracking: This is the next step in providing tracking data to customers and will be available to our customers in the near future. This will provide "shipment tracking" inquiry and reporting functionalities for our customers through our new and improved website, eliminating costly dial-up connections and providing current information to customers quickly and easily. Secure logins and passwords will be issued that will limit customer access to their information only.