A customs agent requires a 'badge' (electronic login) for each inventory linked port that they intend to clear at.
Port Badges.
Freight arrival at ILP cannot be claimed nor a customs entry submitted without the customs agent having a badge with the CSP. Obtaining port badges is expensive and takes time.
A customs agent requires a 'badge' (electronic login) for each inventory linked port that they intend to clear at. Otherwise, they cannot access the inventory and cannot present entries. At non inventory linked ports you simply submit entries to customs and inform the driver/port of the entry details.