Akanea CUSTOMS

What Is Akanea CUSTOMS?

Akanea CUSTOMS is a customs declaration management software used for handling import, export, and transit formalities in compliance with French and EU customs regulations. It enables users to prepare and transmit electronic declarations (such as Delta I/E and transit messages) directly to customs authorities through certified communication channels. The system supports classification, validation, and submission of customs data, while maintaining a structured record of declaration statuses and required supporting documents for audits and regulatory control.

What Is Akanea CUSTOMS Best For?

Akanea CUSTOMS is best known for its direct electronic customs declaration integration with French and EU customs systems such as DELTA, GAMMA, and ICS2. This feature allows businesses to submit regulatory customs filings through certified channels, ensuring secure transmission, and automatic compliance with customs requirements. It offers real-time processing of declarations with authorities.

How Much Does Akanea CUSTOMS Cost?

Akanea CUSTOMS pricing is customized. Based on industry benchmarks for customs management and global trade compliance software, organizations can expect pricing to range from approximately €3,000–€25,000+ per year (≈$3,500–$29,300+). This estimate is intended for budgeting purposes only, as actual costs may vary depending on business requirements, deployment scope, and licensing.

In addition to the software subscription, businesses should consider implementation-related costs that commonly apply to customs compliance platforms. Initial setup, configuration, and onboarding may range from €2,000–€10,000 (≈$2,350–$11,700), while ERP/TMS integrations and data migration can add €1,500–€15,000 (≈$1,760–$17,600), depending on system complexity. Organizations may also incur additional costs for premium support, user training, or optional customs modules such as DELTA, GAMMA, or ICS2, where applicable.

The final quotation is typically influenced by factors such as the number of users, declaration volume, required customs procedures, selected modules, integration requirements, and the overall complexity of the implementation. Businesses with high-volume international trade operations generally require more extensive configurations than smaller import/export organizations.

Disclaimer: Pricing references are based on publicly available third-party information and industry benchmarks. Actual costs may vary.

Akanea CUSTOMS Integrations

Akanea CUSTOMS integrates with the following platforms:

• Akanea TMS Freight Forwarding
• Akanea WMS Logistics Management
• ICustoms
• Dbh Logistics IT AG
• AEB
• Informatique 2000

How Does Akanea CUSTOMS Work

Log into the secure Akanea CUSTOMS platform via your web browser or through a connected Akanea TMS Freight Forwarding system

• Enter or import international shipment data and invoice details, including goods description, value, origin, and classification codes
• Select the appropriate customs procedure, such as import/export declarations (DELTA), transit operations, or security filings where applicable
• For excise-related goods (e.g., alcohol or wine), use the GAMMA procedure when required for regulatory declarations
• Run validation checks to identify missing or inconsistent data before submission to customs authorities
• Transmit the electronic customs declaration to French or EU customs systems via secure EDI channels
• Monitor declaration status and processing updates through the centralized dashboard
• Archive completed declarations and related documents for compliance and audit requirements

Who Is Akanea CUSTOMS For?

Akanea CUSTOMS software is used by a wide range of international trade and logistics professionals, including:

• Freight forwarders
• Importers
• Exporters
• Customs declarants
• Logistics service providers
• Manufacturers handling cross-border goods
• Businesses managing products subject to excise duties

Akanea CUSTOMS Use Cases

Based on our analysis of Akanea CUSTOMS and its role in customs declaration and compliance workflows, we have identified key scenarios where this software is a strong fit:

Customs Declarants Managing High-Volume Declaration Workflows

High-volume customs environments require declarants to process structured import and export filings under strict regulatory formats. Akanea CUSTOMS is used in workflows where multiple declarations must be prepared and submitted in standardized customs formats such as DELTA procedures. Work typically involves handling large volumes of shipment entries that must remain aligned with customs requirements. This scenario is common in customs brokerage operations managing complex trade documentation.

Freight Forwarders Coordinating Transport And Customs Processes

Users in freight forwarding roles often describe situations where shipment coordination and customs filing are managed in separate systems, creating additional manual alignment between teams. In such environments, Akanea CUSTOMS is used alongside transport systems to support the flow of shipment data into customs declaration processes. Review feedback commonly highlights its use in environments where freight documentation and customs submissions need to remain synchronized across operational teams. This setup is frequently found in forwarding companies handling multi-country cargo movements.

Excise Goods Operators Handling Regulated Product Declarations

For operators dealing with excise-controlled goods, Akanea CUSTOMS is used in regulatory workflows governed by procedures such as GAMMA. Alcohol and wine distributors operate under structured compliance frameworks where product movements must be declared according to excise requirements. These workflows involve preparing submissions that follow defined customs reporting formats for controlled goods. This is typical in regulated distribution networks across EU trade corridors.

SMEs Operating In Cross-Border Trade Environments

SMEs engaged in international trade often adopt Akanea CUSTOMS to manage customs declaration tasks without maintaining dedicated customs departments. User feedback typically reflects its use in environments where small teams handle both commercial operations and regulatory documentation within the same workflow. Each shipment cycle involves preparing structured customs filings to meet import and export obligations. This is commonly seen in growing businesses expanding into regulated cross-border markets.

Logistics Organizations Maintaining Structured Compliance Records

Logistics providers use Akanea CUSTOMS in environments where maintaining organized customs documentation is part of ongoing operational requirements. Teams handle declaration submissions, monitor administrative status updates, and maintain structured records for regulatory reference. Multiple shipments are processed in parallel while ensuring documentation remains consistent across workflows. This scenario is typical in logistics organizations supporting international supply chains.

Is Akanea CUSTOMS Right For You?

Akanea CUSTOMS is intended for freight forwarders, customs brokers, exporters, and logistics operators that want to execute cross-border filings through electronic automation rather than manual, paper-driven processes. The solution organizes diverse import, export, security, and transit rules into a single connected system. Its structured design lets companies deploy only the functional modules they require—such as basic Delta import/export protocols or specialized GAMMA excise trackers. As trade footprints grow or compliance frameworks adapt, businesses can easily add supplementary modules to match their expanding logistical needs.

Still not sure about Akanea CUSTOMS? Contact our support team at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.